Eight Calligraphy Pictures

Description:

Eight Calligraphy Pictures, America, 19th century, a large gilt-framed eagle and crossed flags with Napoleon Bonaparte quote regarding George Washington signed "Jacob G. Trego, 1811," a second large gilt frame with two drawings of a deer and a lion signed "E.W. Benedict, August 2, 1882," a large red ink dove, unsigned, a black ink dove with inscription "Presented/to Stephen B. Wixom for/IMPROVEMENT IN PENMANSHIP AND LETTER WRITING..." dated March 9, 1893, the black ink dove in gilt frame inscribed "Presented to Israel Valentine/By his Teacher... N.H. Garner" dated April 7, 1874, a black ink dove on a branch in a gilt frame signed "Lloyd," a black ink dove mounted in a black frame inscribed "YOURS SINCERELY,/G.W. MOORE/NO. HAMPTON, N.H." dated "5.16.88," and a small red ink dove in a gilt frame signed "Henry E. Taylor," (minor toning),ht. to 22 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600


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