EXTREMELY RARE LOCK OF GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON’S HAIR.

Samples of George Washington’s hair have been sold numerous times in the past, but we have not seen an example with as good an inked tag displayed explaining the history and provenance. “THE ABOVE IS THE HAIR OF GENERAL WASHINGTON PRESENTED TO MRS. CHARLES ILLIUS BY JAMES A. HAMILTON, SON OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON, SEPTEMBER 17, 1870, AND GIVEN TO ANNE H. WHARTON BY HER AUNT, MRS. BUJAC PRESENTED TO DR. ROLAND G. CURTIN BY ANNE H WHARTON DECEMBER 24:1910”. Collecting hair samples was quite popular in the 18th and 19th century and John Reznikoff has a wonderful resource to explore at his University Archives website. Interested parties should read the wild ranges that historic hair samples have sold for. SIZE: Bundle of six hairs about 4″ long. CONDITION: Very good as framed, not disassembled. The bundle of hair is folded and tied with silk string with small wax seal such as was the custom in displaying 18th-19th century hair. 51238-1 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2039

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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
	2039	$6,050.00	EXTREMELY RARE LOCK OF GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON’S HAIR. Samples of George Washington’s hair have been sold numerous times in the past, but we have not seen an example with as good an inked tag displayed explaining the history and provenance. “THE ABOVE IS THE HAIR OF GENERAL WASHINGTON PRESENTED TO MRS. CHARLES ILLIUS BY JAMES A. HAMILTON, SON OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON, SEPTEMBER 17, 1870, AND GIVEN TO ANNE H. WHARTON BY HER AUNT, MRS. BUJAC PRESENTED TO DR. ROLAND G. CURTIN BY ANNE H WHARTON DECEMBER 24:1910”. Collecting hair samples was quite popular in the 18th and 19th century and John Reznikoff has a wonderful resource to explore at his University Archives website. Interested parties should read the wild ranges that historic hair samples have sold for. SIZE: Bundle of six hairs about 4″ long. CONDITION: Very good as framed, not disassembled. The bundle of hair is folded and tied with silk string with small wax seal such as was the custom in displaying 18th-19th century hair. 51238-1 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2039 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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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EXTREMELY RARE LOCK OF GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON’S HAIR.