1850 GEORGE WASHINGTON. Staffordshire, Handpainted Bust of America's First President. Leather but even said

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Very fine original photographic Carte de Visite of Robert Moffat [1795-1883] taken shortly before his death

1850 GEORGE WASHINGTON. Staffordshire, Handpainted Bust of America's First President. Leather but even saidVery attractive glazed mid 19th century bust of America's first President. Set on a sponge painted plinth, Washington is depicted in gray wig, stylized facial composition, and wearing a green waist coat with black buttons, white vest with black buttons. Eight inches high, crazing as usual with small loss at lower left button, as often. A similar example sold at Cowan's, Lot 382, 2 17 2007 Sale for $690. 00