Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1117
Very Rare Sayer & Bennett Battle of Bunker Hill Map
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
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 |
The Seat of War In New England by an American Volunteer..., published by Robert Sayer & John Bennett, London, 1775, engraving on laid paper with hand color, sheet 19-7/8 x 23 in., plate 18-3/8 x 21-5/8 in.; fine 18th century style carved and gilt frame, 23-1/2 x 26-3/4 in.
Provenance: Christie’s New York, Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts Including Americana, December 4, 2014, lot 61 sold for $30,000 (accompanied by copy of catalog listing); Private New England Collection
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Christie’s New York, Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts Including Americana, December 4, 2014, lot 61 sold for $30,000 (accompanied by copy of catalog listing); Private New England Collection
according to Christie's catalog entry, "early linen backing, top margin with residue from earlier frame, small hole left-hand upper area...light damp stain to lower right hand area"; some toning throughout, old tear and reinforcement just above "HAMP", remnants of archival tape at edges, water staining to backing at upper right corner
