Washington Related
Impressive "Proof" Portrait of George Washington
c. 1825, Printed Portrait of George Washington Proof Impression: "THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON INSPIRES US," Extremely Fine.
This bold black 2.25" x 1.5" image is printed on a large 12" x 9.5" heavy paper sheet. The caption below the image reads, "THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON INSPIRES US". This impressive, deep proof impression is very similar to the portrait by Gilbert Stuart, found on the one dollar bill. Minor tone specks found around wide margins. This stipple engraving by an unknown artist and formerly belonged to an American collection of "President George Washington" pictures, which was appraised as one of the largest and most distinguished sets of Washingtonia, as so noted in pencil on the blank reverse.
Impressive "Proof" Portrait of George Washington
c. 1825, Printed Portrait of George Washington Proof Impression: "THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON INSPIRES US," Extremely Fine.
This bold black 2.25" x 1.5" image is printed on a large 12" x 9.5" heavy paper sheet. The caption below the image reads, "THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON INSPIRES US". This impressive, deep proof impression is very similar to the portrait by Gilbert Stuart, found on the one dollar bill. Minor tone specks found around wide margins. This stipple engraving by an unknown artist and formerly belonged to an American collection of "President George Washington" pictures, which was appraised as one of the largest and most distinguished sets of Washingtonia, as so noted in pencil on the blank reverse.
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Coins-Currency-Autographs-Americana
9:00 AM PT - May 18th, 2008
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Early American
P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
