Sold for:
$510
$510
Framed Mezzotint with Figures of Liberty and Africa, probably England, early 19th century, a version of an earlier print titled Emblem of America, depicting the figures of Liberty holding an American flag, and Africa dressed in native costume mourning beside a plinth inscribed "Sacred to the Memory of George Washington... ," the background depicting wilderness landscape with a waterfall and natives, sight size 12 1/8 x 9 3/4 in., in a later frame. Condition: Tears, creases, not examined out of frame. Tear l.l and c.r., a few subtle creases, paper possibly cut down and/or laid down, not examined out of frame, custom framed, frame difficult to open,
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-10-28
