July 14 & 15, 2020 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2020
A depiction of the Pennsylvania State Fencibles on parade with the Philadelphia waterworks and view of the city in the background. Three flags are flying in the scene - the American flag, Pennsylvania flag and the Fencibles flag with the words: "Pennsylvania Chamber". Also included is a busby hat, unique to the Pennsylvania State Fencibles and it's case. The hat has a tassel marked "SF" for State Fencibles.
The Fencibles were a military organization raised in Philadelphia in 1813 as part of the Pennsylvania militia and continued as a unit in the National Guard until independent battalions were abolished around 1900.
Provenance: The Joseph Sorger Collection, Freeman's Auction 10/05/10, Lot 360.
Relined, minor inpainting in sky.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Item Dimensions: Largest: 45 - 3/4" X 55 - 1/4" X 4".
Artist
T.P. FERUSON (AMERICAN, 19th CENTURY)
Title
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE FENCIBLES, AND FENCIBLES UNIFORM HAT
Signature
Signed" T P FERGUSON JANUARY 1877"