August Americana
Description:
George Washington Memorial Textile, early 19th century, monochrome copperplate print depicting Washington between pairs of columns and obelisks, harbor and fortification scene behind, below an arch with a spreadwing eagle with ribbons inscribed "This PLATE is with due RESPECT Inscribed to the Congress of the United States," the upper corners of the sheet with two long blocks of verse and wreath inscribed "MEMORY OF/WASHINGTON," archivally framed, ht. 25, wd. 15 in.
Note: This image is based on an engraving by Cornelius Tiebout after Charles Buxton. See Collins, Threads of History, fig. 54.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
There is an approx. 2 in. horizontal split in the floral swag below "TRANSIT."
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Keywords
Charles Buxton, Cornelius Tiebout, United StatesStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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