November 17, 2020 Early Arms & Militaria: Age of Exploration, Empire & Revolution
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2020
After William H. Bartlett, "View of the Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga", oil on canvas, 22" x 27-1/2", in a late 19th century carved and silver-gilt frame. Anonymous work, date unknown, but almost certainly copied from the published engraving from “American Scenery”, rather than the original watercolor. William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) was a British artist best known for his numerous drawings rendered into steel engravings. He first visited the United States during 1836-1837 to draw the buildings, towns and scenery of the northeastern states and the finely detailed steel engravings Bartlett produced from his watercolor studies were published uncolored with a text by Nathaniel Parker Willis as “American Scenery” in 30 monthly installments from 1837 to 1839. CONDITION: Very good, varnish slightly toned, but otherwise fully presentable. JLK
Item Dimensions: 30 - 1/2 x 25"