W. SCHAUS (Publisher, 19th Century American) “THE BONE PLAYER”.

W. SCHAUS (Publisher, 19th Century American) “THE BONE PLAYER”. Colored lithograph by “Lafosse, IMP. by Fois Delarue, Paris. Published by W. Schaus, New York 1857”. After a painting by William S. Mount. Scene shows a black man in colorful blue coat with red bow tie seated in chair with both hands held up playing two carved ivory bones in each hand. Outstanding reproduction frame has molded gilt outer frame with inner linen liner and gilt wood border. Fine ivory matte. Reference: Illustrated as figure 47 in William Sidney Mount by Cowdrey & Williams 1944. SIGHT SIZE: 29-1/2” x 23”. CONDITION: Four tears in margin. Two of which go into image, one appears to be restored. Strong color. 1-28800 (6,500-8,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2003

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
	252	$2,990.00	W. SCHAUS (Publisher, 19th Century American) “THE BONE PLAYER”. Colored lithograph by “Lafosse, IMP. by Fois Delarue, Paris. Published by W. Schaus, New York 1857”. After a painting by William S. Mount. Scene shows a black man in colorful blue coat with red bow tie seated in chair with both hands held up playing two carved ivory bones in each hand. Outstanding reproduction frame has molded gilt outer frame with inner linen liner and gilt wood border. Fine ivory matte. Reference: Illustrated as figure 47 in William Sidney Mount by Cowdrey & Williams 1944. SIGHT SIZE: 29-1/2” x 23”. CONDITION: Four tears in margin. Two of which go into image, one appears to be restored. Strong color. 1-28800 (6,500-8,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2003 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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