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$6,325.00

GEORGE CATLIN (Publisher, 19th Century) “PAIR OF WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY AQUATINTS”. After paintings by George Catlin. Engraved, printed and colored by John Hill. Legends read “To the Cadets of the West Point Military Academy, This Print is Respectfully Dedicated by Their Friend and Servant Geo. Katlin. Published May 15th, 1828 by G. Catlin, N. York. Copy Right Secured According to Law & Transferred to G. & C. & H. Carvill New York”. One view shows military exercise on parade grounds including cannons and many men in uniform. Several spectators including men, woman and children. American flag flies at center with monument on right. Other shows view looking down the Hudson with spectators and formation of soldiers. Several boats on water. Both are nice, clean images with crisp details. Identically housed in a mahogany molded wood frame and white matte. SIGHT SIZE: Both are 15” x 20-3/4”. CONDITION: Central slight foxing line, toned matte. Not examined out of frame. Back of framed have Max Williams, New York label no. 1978 and 1979. Otherwise very good. 9-94834 (6,000-9,000)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003
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