General Robert E. Lee Relief in Pecan Wood
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The piece was sculpted in clay and a mold was made of it. The relief was then cast in three mediums - cold cast Bronze, bonded Pecan wood and bonded White Marble.
All are mounted on solid Walnut which can be mounted on the wall or stood in a tripod as in the photograph. The piece is 7 1/2 inches wide X 10 inches tall and has a brass nameplate which reads Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Edition in Bonded Pecan wood on Walnut - $ 95
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General Robert E. Lee's Farewell Address to his troops
"After four years of arduous service marked by courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources.
I need not tell the brave survivors of so many hard fought battles who have remained steadfast to the last that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them; but feeling that valour and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for the loss that must have attended the continuance of the contest, I determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen.
By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from a consciousness of duty faithfully performed; and I earnestly pray that a Merciful God will extend to you His blessings and protection.
Appomattox Courthouse,
April 1865
The idea for the Lee relief was inspired by the famous Mathew Brady photograph taken of Lee three days after his surrender to General Grant at Appomattox. The photo was taken as Lee stood on the front porch of the home he and his wife were staying at in Richmond, Virginia.
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General Robert E. Lee
Relief in Bronze
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General Robert E. Lee
Relief in Marble
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General Robert E. Lee
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General Robert E. Lee
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