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March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
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Lot 1264

"THE UNITED STATES SENATE, A.D. 1850" HISTORICAL STEEL ENGRAVING

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$162.50
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

"THE UNITED STATES SENATE, A.D. 1850" HISTORICAL STEEL ENGRAVING, depicting Senator Henry Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Old Senate Chamber, also seen are John C. Calhoun, Daniel Webster, Stephen Douglas, and many others. Drawn by P.F. Rothermel, engraved by R. Whitechurch. Housed in period gilt frame with mat covering margins. Circa 1855. 34" x 27" sight, 34 1/4" x 42 1/4" OA.
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Condition

Good visual condition, heavy toning to paper, and some repaired tears and other moderate damage visible. Not examined out of frame.

Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.