October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
Frame measures 26-1/2" x 20-1/2"; piece itself measures 16" x 11". Mounted behind glass in a molded gilt frame, this well done and detailed etching of Red Jacket shows careful details and vivid colors. Around his neck he wears a silver peace medal with a depiction of the War Chief shaking hands with George Washington. The medal is inscribed "GEORGE WASHINGTON / RED JACKET / 1792". On the left side it is marked "Painted by C.B. King" and in the center it reads "RED JACKET. / Seneca War Chief. / Philadelphia Publish by E.C. Biddle / Lehman & Duval Lithts. / Entered According to Act of Congress int he year 1834 by E.C. Biddle in the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania". CONDITION: The etching is in excellent condition, still showing bright colors. There is one small area of white touched up on the left side above the arm. Otherwise excellent. The frame shows some minor losses and touch up around the outermost edge.