(REVOLUTION--PRELUDE.) [Carl Guttenberg, artist.] The
Similar Sale History
View More Items in PhotographyRelated Photography
More Items in Photography
View MoreRecommended Art
View MoreItem Details
Description
(REVOLUTION--PRELUDE.) [Carl Guttenberg, artist.] The Tea-Tax-Tempest, or The Anglo-American Revolution. Engraving, 16¼ x 19 inches, with title in English, German, and French; minor foxing and minimal wear. - [Nuremberg or Paris, 1778]
Allegorical image of Father Time projecting a view with a magic lantern showing Indians and American patriots pursuing red-coats, with a bonfire of tax-stamped documents used to boil a teapot. The scene is viewed with wonder by women representing the four continents: America, Africa, Europe and Asia. British Museum Satires 5490; Fowble 99.
Allegorical image of Father Time projecting a view with a magic lantern showing Indians and American patriots pursuing red-coats, with a bonfire of tax-stamped documents used to boil a teapot. The scene is viewed with wonder by women representing the four continents: America, Africa, Europe and Asia. British Museum Satires 5490; Fowble 99.
Buyer's Premium
- 30%
(REVOLUTION--PRELUDE.) [Carl Guttenberg, artist.] The
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
9 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in New York, NY, usOffers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Auction Curated By
Director, Books & Manuscripts
TOP