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Famous Names Gallery
Plaster Sculpture
George Washington
Commemorative
As depicted, a pleasing example of GGW depicted in uniform; signed on reverse-"WASHINGTON 1732-1932."
Approximately 20-inches.
Price: $1,125
448-4
OIL ON CANVAS DEPICTING AMERICAN TROOPS ENGAGED IN BATTLE
Major General Zachary Taylor
Circa 1847 - 1850
Although unsigned and undated, this heroic painting depicts Major General Zachary Taylor (on white horse) at the Battle of Buena Vista (22 - 23 February 1847). The background depicts troops advancing under cover of artillery while the foreground depicts Taylor and another mounted officer directing the battle. More artillery sets up on their flank. An officer shown with these artillerymen bears a strong resemblance to period depictions of Captain Braxton Bragg. It was the timely arrival of Bragg's "Flying Artillery" that saved the day for the Americans.
Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850) was known as "Old Rough and Ready" because of his down to earth style. At the time of the Battle of Buena Vista he had already defeated the Mexican army at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma and had captured Monterrey. Despite being stripped of many of his best troops by Winfield Scott and disobeying Scott's orders to remain on the defensive, Taylor continued his advance into Mexico. At Buena Vista he encountered and, though outnumbered 4 to 1, defeated a Mexican army commanded by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
Taylor became the Whig candidate for President of the United States in 1848. Though he did not win a majority of the popular votes, he did win enough Electoral votes to defeat his two opponents. Taylor's term in office was cut short by his untimely death, possibly due to cholera, in 1850.
The painting has been handsomely executed. The artist used a considerable amount of glazing to render the background, as well as the faces and uniforms. This contributes to the remarkable depth and clarity of the painting. The color is superb, from the soft pinks and blues of the sky and the subtle browns and greens of the undulating hills to the oiling smoke of the cannon and the nuanced shading of the wind-whipped flags. It is clear that the artist did not allow enough drying time between glazes; as a result there is a degree of craquelle across the surface of the painting. In spite of this, the painting is so well rendered and pleasing to look at that the craquelle blends into the background.
The painting, which measures 26-inches by 36-inches, retains it's original stretcher; the picture has been cleaned; there is no other restoration; the gold leaf frame is period and appropriate, however, we are not certain if it is actually original to the painting.
Price: On Request
232-26
An Elaborate Panoramic View of the Entire Funeral Procession of the Duke of Wellington
Henry Alken and George Augustus Sala
London, Ackermann, 1852
Continuous strip view, measuring 5.5-inches tall (image size just over 5-inches) by approximately 804" long, folding into 56 panels. Captioned at the foot with list of names, regiments, etc. in the procession. One panel folds upwards to depict the funeral car. Hand-colored aquatint. In original oblong red cloth folder, 5.5-inches by 14.5-inches, gilt-lettered. Publisher's advertisement affixed to rear inside cover. First Edition.
Wonderfully detailed and hand-colored panorama, over 65 feet in length. Captioned at the foot with list of names, regiments, etc. in the procession. This is the longest continuous strip view listed by Abbey, out-distancing the one produced for Queen Victoria's coronation by about seven feet. The original price was 2 pounds, 2 shillings. Abbey 597. Overall extremely good, in reparable original folder and the contents near fine. Exceptional and Rare as found. Front cover detached. All panels present, but are have been detached in some places. Colors are vivid and spectacular.
Price: $5,500
ACD
Abraham Lincoln Portrait, Lithograph
Circa 1865
Three color head and shoulders portrait of Lincoln with text "Abraham Lincoln / Sixteenth President of the United States / Born Feby. 12th, 1809. Died April 15th, 1865. Published by Che. Kimmel & Forster 254 & 256 Canal St. N.Y.;" in a modern frame with white mat; light toning, some wrinkles, few specks of foxing, overall good condition, not examined out of frame. The frame measures 15.25-inches by 11.75-inches, and the view area measures 10.25-inches by 6.75-inches.
Price: $450
913-3
Print of Abraham Lincoln
Black and while print of Lincoln, based upon an 1864 F. B. Carpenter portrait; scratches, pinpricks on margins. Measures 12.25-inches by 9-inches.
Price: $95
913-29
Major General Wm. Rosecrans
Autographed Cabinet Card, Post War - SOLD
Post CW cabinet card photo of Major General William S. "Old Rosy" Rosecrans; inscribed in black ink on the reverse "To Mrs Cornelius O'Conner / From / her friend / W S Rosecrans / Bvt Maj Gen USA;" printed on the reverse is the Bradley & Rulofso - San Francisco, Cal.; light soiling and a small tear on the edge of the card, otherwise very good. Measures 6.5-inches by 4.25-inches.
913-19 - SOLD
Photograph of Mary Todd Lincoln
Copy of Matthew Brady Original
Circa 1861-1862
This example Circa 1920 - SOLD
Full-length profile portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln wearing a floral pattern gown and floral headdress. Some tears and creases, most noticeable on left side with one horizontal tear extending to the dress. (Approximately 18-inches x 14 ½-inches.)
110-273 - SOLD
Photograph of Edwin M. Stanton
Portrait of Edwin M. Stanton who served as Secretary of War (1862-1868) to Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Fold in lower right corner otherwise very good condition. (Approximately 14-inches x 8 ½-inches.)
Price: $125
110-274
Harry Truman
Autographed Photograph As President with Cabinet
Circa 1949 - SOLD
Black and white photograph of President Harry Truman and his Cabinet c.1949; autographed by each member and Truman, including Dean Acheson, Maurice Tobin, Julius King, Charles Brannan, John Snyder, etc; signed Harris & Ewing in white in lower right corner; excellent condition. Measures 16.25-inches by 11.5-inches.
913-5 - SOLD
Painted Tin Tray
"Death of Admiral Nelson"
Large rectangular tray with central decoration copy of Samuel Drummond's "Death of Nelson" in oils; inverted onion shape cut out handles; gilt and painted leaves around outer border; English, probably Regency period; some bends along edge, noticeable loss of paint in central image and inner border, losses on outer border. Measures 30-inches by 22-inches.
Price: $975
232-21
Engraving
Abraham Lincoln
By Thomas Johnson
Circa 1892
Profile of Abraham Lincoln, engraving on eggshell rag paper, by Thomas Johnson, signed T. Johnson on plate twice, copyrighted 1892, published by Barmore Pub. Co., NY, mounted on heavy rag paper, good condition.
(13 ½-inches x 10 5/8-inches.)
Price: $495
BAI-78
George Washington
Print in Eglomaise Mat
18th Century
Dimensions: 15.5 by 17.5-inches.
Price: $550
232-14
Copper Lincoln Plaque
By Victor D. Brenner
Profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln by Victor D. Brenner, the designer of the Lincoln penny. Beneath the portrait is "ABRAHAM LINCOLN / ** 1809 * 1865 **" and to the right is the artist's monogram over 1907 and parallel to the right edge is "COPYRIGHT 1907 BY V. D. BRENNER". There are some minor scratches (noted for accuracy), but otherwise the plaque is in very good condition.
Dimensions: 9.5-inches by 7.125-inches.
Price: $1,250
TR
A Very Good Bronze Bust
George Washington...in uniform
Late 18th - Early 19th century
A hollow bronze bust of George Washington looking to the right; wearing uniform; mounted on a alabaster column with gilt brass connector and foot; gilt brass plaque and hanging chain; plaque is engraved by hand and reads "LIBERTAS / S.E., GEORGE WASHINGTON / GÉNÉRAL EN CHEF / DES ARMÉES DES ETATS / UNIS DE L'AMERIQUE"; possibly inspired by the 1780-1790 engraving (Baker No. 18, Engraved Portraits of Washington.) Excellent condition.
(Height: 9.25-inches.)
Price: $6,850
232-93
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