JOHN CARWITHAM (Engraver, English, First half of the 18th Century) “FORT GEORGE WITH THE CITY OF NEW YORK FROM THE SW.”.

JOHN CARWITHAM (Engraver, English, First half of the 18th Century) “FORT GEORGE WITH THE CITY OF NEW YORK FROM THE SW.”. Colored engraving with legend having title and “Printed for Carrington Bowles Map & Print Seller at No 69 in St. Paul’s Church Yard, London.”. “I. Carwitham. Sculp.”. The scene shows a large British vessel shooting cannons flying a British flag. Two rowboats of men are seen left of the boat. New York is seen at edge of water. The sky has been colored blue and there is coloring to the men in the boats, the ship and some of the city. Unframed. Several versions of this engraving are known. This appears to be of the earliest vintage having a slightly different title. IMAGE SIZE: 11” x 17-1/4”. Plate indent size is 12” x 17-3/4”. Paper size is 15-1/2” x 20-1/4”. CONDITION: No tears, shadow mark where frame was and overall toning. Very good. 9-29188 (4000-8000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006

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
	509	$0.00	JOHN CARWITHAM (Engraver, English, First half of the 18th Century) “FORT GEORGE WITH THE CITY OF NEW YORK FROM THE SW.”. Colored engraving with legend having title and “Printed for Carrington Bowles Map & Print Seller at No 69 in St. Paul’s Church Yard, London.”. “I. Carwitham. Sculp.”. The scene shows a large British vessel shooting cannons flying a British flag. Two rowboats of men are seen left of the boat. New York is seen at edge of water. The sky has been colored blue and there is coloring to the men in the boats, the ship and some of the city. Unframed. Several versions of this engraving are known. This appears to be of the earliest vintage having a slightly different title. IMAGE SIZE: 11” x 17-1/4”. Plate indent size is 12” x 17-3/4”. Paper size is 15-1/2” x 20-1/4”. CONDITION: No tears, shadow mark where frame was and overall toning. Very good. 9-29188 (4000-8000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006 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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