Fine Books & Manuscripts
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 11:00AM EST
Lot 283
[MAPS AND PRINTS]. [WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799), subject...
Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000
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| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
[MAPS AND PRINTS]. [WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799), subject]. [SCHUESSELE, Christian (1824-1879), after].??G.?Washington? (A. K. A. ?Washington?at Valley Forge.?)?Philadelphia: Engraved by Edward S. Best, 1853. Original engraving. A vibrant, hand-colored image of General?Washington?seated at his headquarters in Valley Forge, with a map on his desk and a letter in his hand. Captioned, and with a facsimile signature of?Washington?at bottom right; Schuessele?s signature in plate is at bottom right. Sight approximately 23 ? x 17 ??. Matted and framed under glass. Frame size approximately 32 ? x 25?. Print and mat very lightly toned. Print mark on paper, as issued. Fine. A handsome image of General?Washington?at one of the most desperate moments in his professional life. Measurements: 32 ? x 25 x 1?.
