George Washington ENGRAVING, Artist Proof, Wm E Marshall, a/Gilbert Stuart, 33"t

Description: Normal 0 Normal 0 Normal 0 Normal 0 Normal 0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Large George Washington engraving, - 1862, - “Artist Proof, Wm E Marshall” -lower right pencil signed. - “Entered according to the act of Congress in the year 1862 by WILLIAM E MARSHALL in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York Copyright of Photogra ors secured” -across center bottom. - original silk backing, - original gilt frame, - original wavy glass, - engraved bust-length portrait of George Washington after the original famous painting by Gilbert Stuart in the Boston Athenaeum. Image size – 11.25” wide, 13.5” tall. Imprint size – 16.75” wide, 22.75” tall. Original print / lining framing - 23.5” wide, 29” tall. Frame size – 27.25” wide, 32.75” tall. Condition – untouched original surface, backing and framing, darkened paper, stain across bottom, a few small rub spots (last photo), original wavy glass, original gilt frame shows wear, missing two rosettes. 2129 - William Edgar Marshall, NYC (1837-1906). Known for his well-known portrait of Abraham Lincoln issued in 1866. A few years later of Grant. WE Marshall began his career mid 19th century as a watch engraver, then employed by the American Bank Note Company (vignette engraver/1858), He then opened a studio in NY where he produced the portrait of President A Lincoln that would hang in many schools across the USA (this portrait of President G Washington is considered in similar character). - This engraving is often regarded as the finest done of George Washington, the Father of our Country. This is one of only a few ‘artist proofs’ signed by Marshall. The original gravure belongs to the Library of Congress. George Washington memorabilia offerings: - sold - Painting- George Washington, Oil on Canvas, William F Draper, Portrait Master, 20th C,14"t | eBay - Engraving- George Washington ENGRAVING, Artist Proof, Wm E Marshall, a/Gilbert Stuart, 33"t | eBay - Mt Vernon Factory Relic- Historical MEMENTO, Engraving, G Washington, Mt Vernon Factory, Crutchett, c1859 | eBay - sold - Mt Vernon Factory medallion- Copper Relief MEDALLION, George Washington, Mount Vernon Factory,5" | eBay - Mt Vernon Factory frame- ENGRAVING MEMENTO, Relic, Tomb of George Washington, Mt Venon Oak, Crutchett, 8" | eBay - Martha Washington Ambrotype Ambrotype Daguerreotype, Martha Washington, sixth-plate, Gutta-Percha case, 4"t | eBay--------------------------------------- - Shipping - see "shipping and payments" tab on this page for shipping cost via FedEx Home/Ground.- contact me for confirmation or additional options.- Local pickup available.--------------------------------------- Selection of items from local estates. 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Price: 2195 USD

Location: Century, Florida

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