$861
Confederate Soldier Art, c. 1861-64, rectangular flat bone marked on one side "John.M. Rikard, Co G/13th/S.C.V./McGowans/Brigade,/Wilcox. Division./HillsCorps/General. Lee.s, Army," and on the opposite side "MechanicsVille/Cold Harbor/Fraziers Farm/2 Manassas/OX Hill/Harpers Ferry/Sharpsburg/Fredericksburg/Chancelorsville/Gettysburg," all filled with red ink, ht. 1 1/16, wd. 1 3/8 in. Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio. Note: Private John M. Rikard enlisted on August 26, 1861 for the war. He served through all of the major campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia, and was killed May 12, 1864 at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia while fighting near the Bloody Angle. Estimate $700-900 Some very light staining on the bone but in overall very good condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-26
