Revised: 2/2/2016

Please Note: This is not an engraving but is an antique later lithographic print.

CAPTAIN THOMAS DAVIES (AMERICAN/CANADIAN/UNITED KINGDOM 1737-1812) “A VIEW OF THE ATTACK AGAINST FORT WASHINGTON AND REBEL REDOUTS NEAR NEW YORK ON THE 16 OF NOVEMBER, 1776, BY THE BRITISH AND HESSIAN BRIGADES.”.

This extremely rare period colored engraving shows 14 full boats of armed soldiers on a river approaching the shore for landing. Artillery and men are seen on near hill bombarding and causing several fires along the hillsides. Below title is “Drawn on the Spot by THO. Davies, Capt. R.R. of Artillery”. Rare to have such an important battle scene drawn at the time within view of the attack. Housed in stained wood frame with mat. NOTE: The original drawing by Davies is located in the Phelps Stokes Collection of the New York Public Library. SIZE: Sight: 11-3/4″ x 17-3/4″. Actual: 13-1/4″ x 20-1/4″. Overall: 19-3/4″ x 24-3/4″. CONDITION: Examined out of frame, print has been masking taped down to mat, uneven margin with losses, lower left has a few small tears that have been taped and are visible from front, also visible on right side is a small tear, slight fading but color is good. 50030-1 (1,000-3,000) – Lot 2033

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2033	$1,185.00	Revised: 2/2/2016 Please Note: This is not an engraving but is an antique later lithographic print. CAPTAIN THOMAS DAVIES (AMERICAN/CANADIAN/UNITED KINGDOM 1737-1812) “A VIEW OF THE ATTACK AGAINST FORT WASHINGTON AND REBEL REDOUTS NEAR NEW YORK ON THE 16 OF NOVEMBER, 1776, BY THE BRITISH AND HESSIAN BRIGADES.”. This extremely rare period colored engraving shows 14 full boats of armed soldiers on a river approaching the shore for landing. Artillery and men are seen on near hill bombarding and causing several fires along the hillsides. Below title is “Drawn on the Spot by THO. Davies, Capt. R.R. of Artillery”. Rare to have such an important battle scene drawn at the time within view of the attack. Housed in stained wood frame with mat. NOTE: The original drawing by Davies is located in the Phelps Stokes Collection of the New York Public Library. SIZE: Sight: 11-3/4″ x 17-3/4″. Actual: 13-1/4″ x 20-1/4″. Overall: 19-3/4″ x 24-3/4″. CONDITION: Examined out of frame, print has been masking taped down to mat, uneven margin with losses, lower left has a few small tears that have been taped and are visible from front, also visible on right side is a small tear, slight fading but color is good. 50030-1 (1,000-3,000) – Lot 2033 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CAPTAIN THOMAS DAVIES (AMERICAN/CANADIAN/UNITED KINGDOM 1737-1812) “A VIEW OF THE ATTACK AGAINST FORT WASHINGTON AND REBEL REDOUTS NEAR NEW YORK ON THE 16 OF NOVEMBER, 1776, BY THE BRITISH AND HESSIAN BRIGADES.”.