Lot 1203
  • 1203

THE GREAT SEAL OF THE UNITED STATESCHINESE SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY | The Great Seal of the United StatesChinese School, 19th Century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • molded and sheet copper wall plaque with gilding and polychrome
  • Height 49 in. by Width 58 in. by Depth 6 in.
  • circa 1875

Provenance

Collection of Allen Blagden, Salisbury, Connecticut;
Giampietro American Antiques and Art, New Haven, Connecticut.

Condition

Wear and losses to the painted surface consistent with age and use.
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Catalogue Note

By repute, this plaques was used on the American Embassy in Canton, China.