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[Civil War] — Custer, George Armstrong, attributed to
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- "General Custer's Tent as drawn by him, 1863"
- paper
Pencil drawing, signed ("G.A.C."), 5 3/4 x 9 in.; 146 x 228 mm, title inscribed on the verso with attestation by John Camush; formerly folded, small fold tears at top, left, and in center, a few small stains.
Condition
formerly folded, small fold tears at top, left, and in center, a few small stains.
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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.
Catalogue Note
A fine memento of Custer's Civil War career and his courtship.
Elizabeth Bacon (1842-1833) met Custer in the Fall of 1862. He courted her, against her father's wishes, until he was promoted to Brevet Brigadier General after his exploits at the Battle of Gettysburg, when her father relented and they married 9 February 1864.
On the verso the first owner wrote (in pencil): "Presented to me by Mrs. Elizabeth B Custer, Dec 24th 1882, John Camush" suggesting that this may have been Custer's gift to her during their courtship to demonstrate his sensitive and creative side.