FRAMED ETCHING “THE REPEAL, OR THE FUNERAL PROCESSION OF MISS AMERIC-STAMP”.

FRAMED ETCHING “THE REPEAL, OR THE FUNERAL PROCESSION OF MISS AMERIC-STAMP”. A rare engraving celebrating the repeal of the Stamp Act with its pro-trade and pro-American message with the last statement “These numbers will ever be held in esteem by the true Sons of Liberty”. The black & white illustration shows a group of men in a funeral procession on the banks of the Thames River with warehouses & ships in the background. At the head of the procession Dr. W. Scott stands at the open doors to the tomb while holding the text to his sermon while a dog relieves himself on his feet. Two men holding flags are behind him with George Grenville carrying a child-size coffin and five other men behind. Two Bishops bring up the rear. The etcher, Benjamin Wilson (1721-1788) was a London portrait artist and friend of Benjamin Franklin. The image having below a title and multi-paragraph description. At a later date someone has pencil and penned a description regarding the people in the etching. Housed in a modern silver frame with glass. Circa last quarter of the 18th Century. SIZE: Sight: 11-1/2″ x 15-1/2″. CONDITION: Not examined out of frame. The imprint plate mark fully visible with 1″ margins at sides and bottom; 1/4″ at the top. Losses to left & right bottom corner (in margin) and top edge (margin). No other faults noted. 9-23779 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

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
	2046A	$7,670.00	FRAMED ETCHING “THE REPEAL, OR THE FUNERAL PROCESSION OF MISS AMERIC-STAMP”. A rare engraving celebrating the repeal of the Stamp Act with its pro-trade and pro-American message with the last statement “These numbers will ever be held in esteem by the true Sons of Liberty”. The black & white illustration shows a group of men in a funeral procession on the banks of the Thames River with warehouses & ships in the background. At the head of the procession Dr. W. Scott stands at the open doors to the tomb while holding the text to his sermon while a dog relieves himself on his feet. Two men holding flags are behind him with George Grenville carrying a child-size coffin and five other men behind. Two Bishops bring up the rear. The etcher, Benjamin Wilson (1721-1788) was a London portrait artist and friend of Benjamin Franklin. The image having below a title and multi-paragraph description. At a later date someone has pencil and penned a description regarding the people in the etching. Housed in a modern silver frame with glass. Circa last quarter of the 18th Century. SIZE: Sight: 11-1/2″ x 15-1/2″. CONDITION: Not examined out of frame. The imprint plate mark fully visible with 1″ margins at sides and bottom; 1/4″ at the top. Losses to left & right bottom corner (in margin) and top edge (margin). No other faults noted. 9-23779 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 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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