LEVON WEST (American, 1900-1968) “THE MIDNIGHT RETREAT”.

LEVON WEST (American, 1900-1968) “THE MIDNIGHT RETREAT”. This print depicts General George Washington’s retreat across the Delaware River on December 7, 1776, during the Revolutionary War. At the top, Washington and Colonel Glover, both on horseback, watch over the nighttime crossing from the dark shoreline as a third man holds a torch. In the foreground, a boat full of soldiers gets under way, while another boat ferries a cannon toward the horizon. This print was part of The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington, a suite of 20 etchings, each by a different artist, depicting scenes from Washington’s life. Housed in a black painted frame with buff color matte. SIZE: Sight: 13-1/2″ x 9-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elwyn Dearborn, Medford, NJ & Portland, ME. CONDITION: Very good, not examined out of frame. 9-95946 (200-400)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	4412	$0.00	LEVON WEST (American, 1900-1968) “THE MIDNIGHT RETREAT”. This print depicts General George Washington’s retreat across the Delaware River on December 7, 1776, during the Revolutionary War. At the top, Washington and Colonel Glover, both on horseback, watch over the nighttime crossing from the dark shoreline as a third man holds a torch. In the foreground, a boat full of soldiers gets under way, while another boat ferries a cannon toward the horizon. This print was part of The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington, a suite of 20 etchings, each by a different artist, depicting scenes from Washington’s life. Housed in a black painted frame with buff color matte. SIZE: Sight: 13-1/2″ x 9-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elwyn Dearborn, Medford, NJ & Portland, ME. CONDITION: Very good, not examined out of frame. 9-95946 (200-400) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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