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A Very Rare and Important 18th Century Finely Carved Wood Figure of American Revolutionary Patrick Henry Who Famously Declared Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Very Rare and Important 18th Century Finely Carved Wood Figure of American Revolutionary Patrick Henry Who Famously Declared Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

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A rare 18th century oak carving of Patrick Henry the American revolutionary who famously said give me liberty or give me death in his right hand there is a scroll stating the same. Patrick Henry was one of the founding fathers of the United States and the first governor of Virginia. He was a gifted orator and major figure in the American revolution his rousing speeches which included a 1775 speech to the Virginia legislature in which he famously declared give me liberty or give me death. It has a wonderful deep rich patina. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing. International shipping a quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.9cm (9.02")
Width
7.6cm (2.99")
Depth
4.4cm (1.73")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Gentleman Figure to the 18th Century.

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A rare 18th century oak carving of Patrick Henry the American revolutionary who famously said give me liberty or give me death in his right hand there is a scroll stating the same.
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Patrick Henry was one of the founding fathers of the United States and the first governor of Virginia.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

He was a gifted orator and major figure in the American revolution his rousing speeches which included a 1775 speech to the Virginia legislature in which he famously declared give me liberty or give me death. It has a wonderful deep rich patina. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing. International shipping a quote is available on request

Height
22.9cm (9.02")
Width
7.6cm (2.99")
Depth
4.4cm (1.73")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Gentleman Figure to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142873
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I A dark hand-carved wood figure of an 18th-century man holding a book, standing on an integrated wooden base.

A Very Rare and Important 18th Century Finely Carved Wood Figure of American Revolutionary Patrick Henry Who Famously Declared Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

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A dark hand-carved wood figure of an 18th-century man holding a book, standing on an integrated wooden base.
A very rare and important 18th century finely carved wood figure of American revolutionary Patrick Henry who famously declared give me liberty or give me death
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A dark hand-carved wood figure of an 18th-century man holding a book, standing on an integrated wooden base.
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During the 18th century, carved wooden figures were produced as decorative portraiture, commemorative keepsakes, and folk art representations of prominent contemporary figures and trade icons.

Craftsmen utilized dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, walnut, and pine, carving the forms using hand chisels before finishing them with natural wax polishes, stains, or paint.

Authentic period carvings exhibit visible hand-tool marks, natural wood shrinkage over time, uneven patina from age, and appropriate wear patterns, particularly around the base and edges.

Place the sculpture on a dark wood bookshelf, a fireplace mantelpiece, or an executive office desk alongside leather-bound books and classic decorative accents.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to maintain the timbers hydration and patina while keeping the item away from direct heat sources.
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