Sculptor (1838–1930) known for his bronze and marble sculptures of Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Thomas Jefferson. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Richmond, Virginia, March 12, 1877. Letter to James M. Minor. In part: “My bust of Gen’l Lee which you have so kindly taken care of for me, I would like to have in Richmond. Please, as soon as you can, have it packed in straw or shavings, directed and sent to me in Richmond…I have just finished Gen’l Albert Sidney Johnston, and am about to commence studies for a very important work.” In fine condition, with slight overall brushing to ink. One of Valentine’s full-length sculptures of Lee resides in the National Statuary Hall Collection at the US Capitol. RR Auction COA.
