Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2431Location: BostonDate / Time: November 01, 2008 3:00PM
Description:
William Banton (British/American, active Early 19th Century)A View of the Present British Minister's House in the City of Washington bearing N. 1/2 E. Taken by W. Banton in his Camera, May 18th 1818. Distant 45 Rods. Titled inscription below. Watercolor and ink on laid paper, sight size 18 x 25 3/4 in., in a contemporary molded wood frame. Condition: Crease at center, minor stains.
Estimate $3,000-5,000