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Framed Wood Planks Carved 1861, CIVIL War Soldier

Price realized
$295
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$250
Category
Sculpture & Carvings
Sold
June 25, 2022
Sale
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2

Lot description

Framed inscribed barn wood planks, likely by Edward Blains (1837-1913), Media, Pennsylvania, three barn planks, with inscriptions "1861," "Union Now and Forever," "Down with Tyranny," "1st Pa Co PV" (1st Pennsylvania Regiment Volunteers), Blains served as a private, Co. A, Pennsylvania Volunteers, recruited in Chester County, Pa., mustered on June 4, 1861 for a three year enlistment, wounded at Antietam, Maryland on September 17, 1862, mustered out with his company June 13, 1864, approx 37"h, 32"w, 19.5lbs Start Price: $150.00

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.