08-14-201008-15-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2010 03:00 PMCalender
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Joseph Yeager, publisher (Philadelphia, Early 19th Century) Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of...

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2509Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2010 10:00AM

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Joseph Yeager, publisher (Philadelphia, Early 19th Century)

Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January1815. Drawn by William West, engraved by Joseph Yeager, c. 1816, identified in inscriptions. Engraving with hand-coloring, first state, sheet size 16 x 19 7/8 in., in a later molded wood frame. Condition: Four small margin tears, mat stain.
Estimate $400-600

Unobtrusive 1/8 in. small tear in sky u.c., edge tears are about 1/8-3/4 in., one is visible above mat about 1/2 in. at l.l under inscriptions.

Keywords

Joseph Yeager, Philadelphia, Packenham, New Orleans, William West