06-08-200806-08-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2412Boston
June 8, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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After William James Bennett (Anglo-American, c. 1784-1844) WEST POINT, FROM PHILLIPSTOWN.

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2412Location: BostonDate / Time: June 08, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

After William James Bennett (Anglo-American, c. 1784-1844)

WEST POINT, FROM PHILLIPSTOWN. Unsigned. Watercolor on paper, probably second quarter 19th century, 17 1/4 x 23 1/4 in., in a period mitered wood frame. Condition: Toning, foxing, minor edge losses.

Note: This view was copied after the original painting done by William James Bennett. In 1831 it was copied by William Guy Hall, engraved by John Hill, and published by Parker & Clover, 180 Fulton Street, New York. Later the copperplate engraving was used by Currier & Ives.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

about 1/4x 1 1/2 in. loss on edge u.r., angled corner loss about 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. at u.l. corner.

Keywords

William James Bennett, William Guy Hall, John Hill