LAMBERT SACHS (American, 1818-1903) & PAUL (GOTTLIEB DANIEL) WEBER (German, 1813-1916) GEORGE WASHINGTON IN PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE.

Collaborative oil on panel created by Lambert Sachs and Paul Weber, capturing the moment when General Washington kneels in prayer, asking for the protection from his heavenly father for the success of the impending mission. A Quaker by the name of Mr. Potts observes the scene from behind the bushes. Inscribed on verso “Geo Washington in Prayer at Valley Forge by Lambert Sachs, landscape Paul Weber”. This lot is accompanied by a hand colored lithograph by Peter Kramer after this Lambert Sachs painting, published by P. S. Duval & Co., Phila., 1854. Painting is housed in a modern gilt wood frame. Lithograph is housed in 19th century gilt frame. The historical importance of this painting cannot be underestimated. To find the original painting by two esteemed artists of their time and having been used as the basis for a rare and desirable historical lithograph is an important discovery. The colored engraving puts in print to the American public a side of Washington that was unknown and showed the human side of Washington during his hardest times. The print is a fine rendition of Weber and Sachs oil painting. Paul Weber as a landscape painter was well renowned and executed many large panoramic views (ref. a 54” x 70” “In the Catskills” painting sold at Christie’s in 2000) and Lambert Sachs concentrated on historical studies (ref. Washington and Lafayette in the Battle of Monmouth residing in a private collection in Early, Iowa. ) The collaboration of these two fine artists indicates the importance that both felt to capture the scene properly. Note: in the Art Inventories of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SIRIS) a painting with the same title, same artists but of a slightly different size is listed as being sold at Sotheby Parke Bernet New York, NY sale No. 3834 lot 355 in 1976 Control No. IAP 61516324. SIZE: Painting: 36″ x 32″. Overall: 46″ x 42″. Lithograph: 24-1/2″ x 19″. Overall: 28-1/2″ x 23″. PROVENANCE: Lithograph collection of Mr. & Mrs. Myer P. Potamkin. CONDITION: Painting: Restoration along edges, several areas in foreground and background, figure of Washington is in good condition. Frame has minor loss to lower left decoration. Lithograph: paper is toned, minor discolorations, no evidence of tears or restoration. Not examined out of frame. 9-96166 (70,000-80,000) – Lot 2165

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

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
	2165	$53,917.50	LAMBERT SACHS (American, 1818-1903) & PAUL (GOTTLIEB DANIEL) WEBER (German, 1813-1916) GEORGE WASHINGTON IN PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE. Collaborative oil on panel created by Lambert Sachs and Paul Weber, capturing the moment when General Washington kneels in prayer, asking for the protection from his heavenly father for the success of the impending mission. A Quaker by the name of Mr. Potts observes the scene from behind the bushes. Inscribed on verso “Geo Washington in Prayer at Valley Forge by Lambert Sachs, landscape Paul Weber”. This lot is accompanied by a hand colored lithograph by Peter Kramer after this Lambert Sachs painting, published by P. S. Duval & Co., Phila., 1854. Painting is housed in a modern gilt wood frame. Lithograph is housed in 19th century gilt frame. The historical importance of this painting cannot be underestimated. To find the original painting by two esteemed artists of their time and having been used as the basis for a rare and desirable historical lithograph is an important discovery. The colored engraving puts in print to the American public a side of Washington that was unknown and showed the human side of Washington during his hardest times. The print is a fine rendition of Weber and Sachs oil painting. Paul Weber as a landscape painter was well renowned and executed many large panoramic views (ref. a 54” x 70” “In the Catskills” painting sold at Christie’s in 2000) and Lambert Sachs concentrated on historical studies (ref. Washington and Lafayette in the Battle of Monmouth residing in a private collection in Early, Iowa. ) The collaboration of these two fine artists indicates the importance that both felt to capture the scene properly. Note: in the Art Inventories of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SIRIS) a painting with the same title, same artists but of a slightly different size is listed as being sold at Sotheby Parke Bernet New York, NY sale No. 3834 lot 355 in 1976 Control No. IAP 61516324. SIZE: Painting: 36″ x 32″. Overall: 46″ x 42″. Lithograph: 24-1/2″ x 19″. Overall: 28-1/2″ x 23″. PROVENANCE: Lithograph collection of Mr. & Mrs. Myer P. Potamkin. CONDITION: Painting: Restoration along edges, several areas in foreground and background, figure of Washington is in good condition. Frame has minor loss to lower left decoration. Lithograph: paper is toned, minor discolorations, no evidence of tears or restoration. Not examined out of frame. 9-96166 (70,000-80,000) – Lot 2165 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 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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LAMBERT SACHS (American, 1818-1903) & PAUL (GOTTLIEB DANIEL) WEBER (German, 1813-1916) GEORGE WASHINGTON IN PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE.