Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 168
William James Bennett, Engraver
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
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/English,ÿ1787-1844)Richmond from the Hill above the Waterworks, after George Cooke (1793-1849), Parker & Clover,ÿNew York, publisher, 1834, hand colored aquatint on wove paper, image 17-3/4 x 25-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 26-1/4 x 32-1/2 in.Note: The James River and Kanawha Canal provided vital transportation and water power for the development of Richmond, Virginia.ÿ It was one of the first canals in the United States to operate using locks. The canal provided a means of transport as well as water power to fuel Richmond's thriving industries including mills and iron works. The James River Company was founded in 1785 and George Washington served as its first president. He was the prime mover behind building the canal.ÿ; Provenance: The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
bright color, toning and minor foxing, minor chips from lower edge, two small pinholes; adhesive stain and tanning verso;ÿ
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