300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
May 2, 2017 - May 16, 2017
Framed 1849 drawing on paper of Sutter's Fort, Sacramento, California recto inscribed, "Sutters Fort as seen from the SW about 2 miles. One cannot form much of an ID from this-tis built of mud brick-there is a trench about it and haystacks old carts logs tc tc but these are the outlines - NPB" verso inscribed, Sacramento City/Oct 2/49/Last moments tell Charles I have seen Fifield & Wilson-They are all well we have bought much and are going back their and start". Period, probably original frame with early paper and handcut backing board. Dimensions: (sight) 3.87"h x 7.5"w; (framed) 5.87"h x 9.5"w. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Good with creases and wrinkles due to prior folding. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.
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