Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2509Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
After John J. Barralett, Engraved by Benjamin Tanner (Philadelphia/New York,
1775-1848)
America Guided By Wisdom: An Allegorical representation of theUnited States, denoting their Independence and prosperity. Identified in inscriptions, c. 1800. Engraving with hand-coloring, 18 x 23 7/8 in., in a later giltwood frame with eglomise mat. Condition: Laid down onto card, light stains around the edges.
Estimate $400-600