Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1156
Mezzotint After Charles Willson Peale, General Washington
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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, 1741-1827)
Carington Bowles, publisher and printer, 1785, plate 13-7/8 x 10 in., sheet 16-1/8 x 11-3/4 in.; black painted print frame, 16-3/4 x 12-3/4 x 7/8 in.
Provenance: Private New England Collection
Note: Here General Washington is depicted presenting the view with a copy of both the Declaration of Independence and the treaty of alliance between the United States and the Kingdom of France. At his feet lie shredded documents sent by the English in attempts to broker peace and at his side are military documents and correspondences between Washington and other Founding Fathers. Tending to the General’s horse is an African slave, perhaps Washington’s long-time enslaved valet William Lee. It is unlikely this is meant to be a literal depiction of Lee’s physical appearance, but rather a symbolic representation of the man.
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Private New England Collection
edges folded over, handling creases, handling grime, toning, small stains, pencil inscriptions on back, small tear on right edge; frame with abrasions
