$180
Three Framed Works Depicting George Washington, GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON. THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY ., a small-folio hand-colored lithograph vignette, published by Nathaniel Currier, undated, sight size 15 x 9, in a period wood frame; an 1812 engraving by Thomas Gimbrede depicting the first four U.S. presidents with George Washington, dressed in military uniform, over portraits of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and John Adams, sight size 9 1/4 x 11 1/4, in a later frame; and a c. 1860 ornate oval carved and gilt-gesso frame topped with a spreadwing eagle and shield, two "UNION" heraldic arrangements, and symbols of Liberty, with a hand-colored engraving of George Washington, sight size 9 1/2 x 7 3/8 in., (imperfections). N. Currier litho- not laid down, toningfoxing, abrasions, make-do stitched tear u.r., tear c.r. Engraving of 4 presidents-repaired tears. l.r., archivally framed,not examined out of frame. Engraved port. of G.W.- all margins trimmed to fit frame, toning, stains, paper slightly rippled, frame has cracks, repairs and a few small losses.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-10-28
