Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1174
Washington at Vally Forge, After Christian Schussele
Estimate: $300 - $500
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/French, 1824-1879)
General George Washington, seated, holding letter from Reverend Jacob Duche, begging Washington to negotiate for peace with the British, Valley Forge, 1777, 1851, Edward S. Best, engraver. after a painting attributed to Christian Schussele, engraving on cream paper, sheet 15-7/8 x 12-5/8 in.; modern gilt wood frame, 25-5/8 x 21-7/8 in.
Provenance: A du Pont Family Collection
Condition
taped tears verso, creases, abrasions, trimmed of all margins and text, hinged in, abraded ink at edges; frame with abrasions
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