An online auction house says it has sold a statue of Robert E. Lee for the city of Dallas.
"Restored in 1991, this large monumental sculpture shows General Robert E. Lee riding on his horse," LSOauctions.com describes the monument to the late Confederate leader. "The sculpture’s estimated weight is 16,500 lbs and measures 9’x5’x12’."
The statue also featured a second person descirbed as a Confederate Soldier.
"General Lee holds his hat in his hand while the soldier behind wears a cap."
"There will be NO ASSISTANCE or EQUIPMENT available from City employees for removal and transportation," the post notes. "Removal is the Purchaser’s responsibility."
It was not immediately clear what LawDude planned to do with the monument.
This raises questions about the viability of the city of New Orleans auctioning off the Confederate monuments removed by past Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
Last month Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser said he was feeling good about the prospects of the city transferring the statues to be displayed in a state park or other historic site.
In a statement, the Cantrell administration said no agreement had been reached. It noted that the mayor “remains open to a range of options."