(American, 19th century)
Profile silhouette of George Washington, inscribed faintly lower margin "General Washington...'85", inscribed in ink on frame verso "H.A. Bayne/c/o Mrs. Worthington/6 Scarisbrick Street/Southport", blue and black ink with gilt highlights on wove paper, sheet 7 x 5 in.; period burlwood frame, 12-5/8 x 10-3/4 x 2 in. Surrender of Cornwallis, at York-Town VA. Oct 1781, Nathaniel Currier (1833-1888), New York, 1846, publisher, after John Trumbull, small folio hand colored lithograph on paper, image 8-5/8 x 12-5/8 in.; 19th century gilt wood frame, 16-1/4 x 19-1/8 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
silhouette loose, toning, fading, foxing, handling grime; frame with wear and abrasions; Cornwallis not examined out of frame, repaired vertical tears lower and upper center, toning, light foxing, staining; frame with wear and abrasions, losses, some separation at corners Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.