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THBA GROUP OF SIX PORTRAITS OF NOTABLE AMERICAN MEN, 19TH CENTURY,
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LiveSep 25, 2021
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A GROUP OF SIX PORTRAITS OF NOTABLE AMERICAN MEN, 19TH CENTURY, comprising a Civil War Era portrait, "Henry W. Longfellow," ink on paper lithograph of an aquatint etching, age 56, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel, "Likeness from the latest Photograph from life.," published by Johnson, Fry & Co., New York, 1863, 10 3/4" x 7 7/8"; two portraits of American author, "Washington Irving," ink on paper stipple engraving, after Charles Martin, inplate signature of sitter placed and dated, Sunnyside, New York, December 15th, 1851, verso a stamp, "Demilt Library New York," 10 3/4" x 7 1/4"; "Washington Irving," after a painting by Alonzo Chappel, "Likeness from a daguerreotype, in the possession of his family," published by Johnson, Wilson & Co., New York, 1873, 10 3/4" x 7 5/8"; two portraits of Major General of the Union Army, "Benjamin F. Butler," engraved by John Chester Buttre, published by J.M. Black & Co., 9" x 6 1/4"; and, "Maj. Gen. Benj. F. Butler," stipple engraving on paper, circa 1875, John Rogers, engraver, "...expressly for Abbott's civil War," sitter's signature in plate, the sitter wearing his epaulettes with double star rank insignia, 9 1/2" x 6"; finally, American historian, "Francis Parkman," photogravure on paper, engraved by T. Johnson, from The Century Gallery of One Hundred Portraits, plate XLII, 1892, published by The Century Co., 13 1/2" x 9 3/4". Note: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1807-1882, American Poet.Alonzo Chappel, 1828-1887, American painter.Washington Irving, 1783-1859, American writer, best known for Rip Van Winkle and Legend of Sleepy Hollow.Benjamin F. Butler, 1818-1893, Major General of the Union Army, American statesman and politician.Francis Parkman, 1823-1893, American historian, Harvard professor and outspoken anti-suffragist. Provenance: Private Document Collection, Rochester, New YorkSome minor toning, surface wear, occasional smudges in margin, some tears at edges to some, overall good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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