AMERICANA - Lot 69

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AMERICANA - Lot 69
AMERICANA A collection of four prints depicting North America under British rule, primarily photogravures published by Manzi-Joyant & Cie, successors to Goupil, circa 1900, including two or three from the second edition. Includes: The British Entry into Philadelphia, 1777, and other scenes after Henry Alexander Ogden (a few marks in the margins); *After the Ladies Left the Table, Virginia 1750*, a color photogravure after Thure de Thulstrup (a few marks and smudges in the margins). Also included are three other pieces: Washington’s Birthday, 1879. After Charles BAUGNIET (1814–1886). Photogravure published by Goupil on October 1, 1879. Beautiful print on China paper mounted on vellum. 55 x 42 cm + margins. (Note the differences from the painting held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, notably the American flags added on either side of Washington’s portrait); Marquis de La Fayette, Commander of the National Guard, aquatint by P.-L. Debucourt, from a late print run (yellowed print, with a few tears roughly mended); Morning Parade in front of the Tower of London, color photogravure after Edouard Detaille. Sheet dimensions (including margins): from 51 x 38 cm to 80 x 59 cm A total of seven pieces. Minor imperfections. Goupil & Cie, founded in Paris in 1829, was one of the most important art publishers and dealers of the 19th century, specializing in the distribution of prints and reproductions of artworks. At the end of the century, its activities were continued by the firm Manzi-Joyant & Cie, renowned for its luxury illustrated editions and innovations in photogravure.
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