- 834
William F. Stratton, Publisher
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- William F. Stratton, Publisher
- THE BOSTON MASSACRE
- Executed 1832
Facsimile published by the engraver, Boston - Engraving with hand coloring on paper
"The Bloody Massacre perpetrated in King Street Boston on March 5th 1770 by a...;" engraving, hand color, ink on wove paper; "The engraver honestly engraved his print by inserting the line 'Copy Right Secured' between the poem and the list of 'Sufferers' and at the bottom...Boston, (Fac-Similie) Republished, at 15 Water St. March 5, 1832.," MARCH 5, 1770 BY A PARTY OF YE, 29TH REG."
Provenance
Willowdale Antiques, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1975.
Literature
Magazine Antiques, "Paul Revere's Engravings," July 1955, p. 43.
Condition
Discolored and darkened overall, stains on lower left corner, loss to bottom left corner, large stain on right side, creases and losses
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.