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George Washington: Signed Artist's Proof of "Washington and His Family," a Mezzotint Portrait by William Sartain....
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George Washington: Signed Artist's Proof of "Washington and His Family," a Mezzotint Portrait by William Sartain. (Philadelphia: Bradley & Co., 1884), 33" x 24.5 (overall). The engraving shows a seated, uniformed Washington surrounded by his family and allegorical symbols of America and Washington's life, on the table is a copy of the plan of the City of Washington, to the right is his sword, and to the left is an olive plant representing peace. Martha sits across the table and her two grandchildren flank Washington. At the door, is Washington's valet, William Lee. The proof is signed in pencil by Sartain in the lower right corner. Even light toning, else very fine.Auction Info
2009 November Grand Format Americana Auction #6032 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2009
17th-18th
Tuesday-Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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