11-07-200411-07-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2255Boston
November 7, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
529A

Two Early American Satirical/Political Themed Prints

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2255Location: BostonDate / Time: November 07, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

Two Early American Satirical/Political Themed Prints, one entitled THE REPEAL OR THE FUNERAL OF MISS AME STAMP, by Benjamin Wilson, originally printed March 18, 1766, commenting on and celebrating the end of the Stamp Act; the second comparing and contrasting monarchal France and "a well-formed industrious Republic," America, (toning on the first, foxing and toning on the second),11 5/8 x 14, 17 5/8 x 20 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-300

Keywords

France, Benjamin Wilson