LOT #72087 |
Sold on Jun 24, 2007 for: Not Sold
Pennsylvania State Fencibles Banner, Painted by Gullager, Circa 1798 Magnificent early banner of the Pennsylvania Fencibles ...
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Description
Pennsylvania State Fencibles Banner, Painted by Gullager, Circa 1798 Magnificent early banner of the Pennsylvania Fencibles of Philadelphia as well as one of the earliest American flags in existence. The state seal is beautifully hand painted by Christian Gullager, active in Philadelphia from 1798-1826. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, he studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen where he was awarded a silver medal in 1780. He came to the newly founded America and married Mary Selman in Newburyport, MA in 1786. He painted numerous portraits of Newburyport citizens, then moved to Boston in 1789 and advertised as a portrait painter located at Hanover Street. This particular flag was painted by him in 1805. Made of dark navy blue silk and measuring 35" x 57 1/2". Gold fringe at the bottom only.Authentication: Letters of authenticity and research from renowned Civil War flag expert and author Howard Madaus.
Exhibited: Nannos Collections
Provenance: The Crow Art Partnership Collection (Dallas, Texas)
Auction Info
2007 June Civil War Grand Format Auction #663 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2007
24th-25th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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19.5% of the successful bid per lot.
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