Concept Gallery
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5/17/23 Art, Jewelry, Books, Antiques Online+

Wed, May 17, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 628

American Folk Art Ink Drawing of George Washington

Estimate: $100 - $250

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Red and black ink American folk art drawing of George Washington on paper applied to card, surrounded by textured gilt paper. Print applied verso, a page taken from the book — Life in Danbury: being a brief but comprehensive record of the doings of a remarkable people under more remarkable circumstances and chronicled in a most remarkable manner by the author James M. Bailey and carefully compiled with a pair of eight-dollar shears, by the compiler — Danbury, Connecticut. Late 19th Century. Unsigned. Unframed, 6.25 x 4.75 inches.

Condition

Toning commensurate with age, some staining in areas, one small tear to ink drawing at center left, card with tattered edges. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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