Made by German/Confederate artist Frederick Volck (1833-1891). Volck, a native of Nuremberg, Germany, who immigrated to Richmond, VA, and was employed in the Confederate Naval Ordnance Dept. The bust was sculptured in 1863 at the height of the Civil War to rally the troops as well as the Southern people. Due to limited supply of bronze, only a few statues were cast. This bronze is from the original terra cotta done by Volck. The bronze rests on a 2 inch black round marble base and weighs approximately 40 pounds. The front of the bronze is marked "ROBERT E LEE" in block letters and the back of the bronze is inscribed "Frederick Volck/1863/Richmond, VA.". Measuring approximately 19 inches high, 10 3/4 inches wide, and 6 1/2 inches deep.

The bust is excellent with a smooth dark patina. The base is excellent. Some very light handling/storage marks overall.