Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2509Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Smith Brothers & Co. and Sowle & Wards, publishers (New York and
Boston, 19th Century),C. Mottram, engraver (American, 19th Century)BOSTON., 1857. Engraving proof with hand-coloring on paper depicting Boston harbor with ships, steamer, figures, and various watercraft in the foreground, the city of Boston including the Statehouse in the distance, 28 1/2 x 41 3/4 in., in a later molded giltwood frame. Condition: Repaired 15 1/2 in. tear u.l., about 12 1/2 in. into image, laid down onto card, minor toning, creases to l.l. corner.
Estimate $800-1,200