Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1158
Companion Mezzotints By Edward Savage, Benjamin Franklin & George Washington
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(American, 1761-1817)
Both circa 1793, London: Benjamin Franklin L.L.D., F.R.S. after a painting by David Martin (Scottish, 1789-1854), mezzotint on wove paper with partial watermark "HO IM...", sheet 18 x 14-1/8 in.; George Washington/President of The United States of America, plate 21-1/4 x 15-1/8 in., sheet 21-7/8 x 15-3/4 in.; matching 18th century style black painted print frames by Perry Hopf, 26-1/4 x 20-3/8 x 1-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private New England Collection
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Private New England Collection
"Franklin" trimmed just within plate, hinged in at top, ink with some slight abrasion, handling grime, light toning, pencil inscription verso;<br /> "Washington" with abraded ink, repaired tear in text, handling grime, other restorations of tears at edges, handling creases, pencil inscriptions verso; frames with abrasions
