03-07-201003-07-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2494Boston
March 7, 2010 11:00 AMCalender
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Smith Brothers & Co. and Sowle & Wards, publishers (New York and Boston, 19th Century),C. Mottram, engraver (American, 19th Century...

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2494Location: BostonDate / Time: March 07, 2010 11:00AM

Description:

Smith Brothers & Co. and Sowle & Wards, publishers (New York and

Boston, 19th Century),C. Mottram, engraver (American, 19th Century)

BOSTON., 1857, engraving proof with hand-coloring on paper depicting Boston harbor with ships, steamer, and various watercraft in the foreground, the city of Boston including the Statehouse in the distance, sight size 27 1/2 x 39 in., in a later molded giltwood frame. Condition: Tear l.r about 5 1/2 in. into image, toning, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Smith Brothers & Co., Sowle & Wards, Boston harbor