Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885). Line engraved portrait of Grant, 14.75 x 19.25 in. (sight), framed, 21.25 x 26.25 in., signed below portrait as President, "U.S. Grant / Washington, D.C. / Oct. 7th 1869." Inscribed, "Plain Proof," with artist's initials (indecipherable) at lower left. Label on back of frame includes 1867 copyright to J.H. Littlefield. Lot also includes a signed letter from Joseph Garnier, dated December 5, 1965, authenticating the piece and relating that it was obtained from the estate of the late General Julian F. Barnes, a West Point graduate and "prominent officer in the last two wars." A substantial signature from Civil War General and President Ulysses S. Grant; a rare piece of history. Provenance: A letter included in this lot, dated December 5, 1965, authenticates it as an artist proof, initialed by artist, and signed by U. S. Grant on October 7, 1869. Letter also states the piece was obtained from the estate of General Julian F. Barnes. Letter signed by Joseph Garnier of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Condition: Paper with some discoloration, including what appears to be moisture damage, mostly kept to margins. Not examined outside of frame. Lot includes receipt from a conservator for a conservation treatment the piece underwent in 1994.
Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885). Line engraved portrait of Grant, 14.75 x 19.25 in. (sight), framed, 21.25 x 26.25 in., signed below portrait as President, "U.S. Grant / Washington, D.C. / Oct. 7th 1869." Inscribed, "Plain Proof," with artist's initials (indecipherable) at lower left. Label on back of frame includes 1867 copyright to J.H. Littlefield. Lot also includes a signed letter from Joseph Garnier, dated December 5, 1965, authenticating the piece and relating that it was obtained from the estate of the late General Julian F. Barnes, a West Point graduate and "prominent officer in the last two wars." A substantial signature from Civil War General and President Ulysses S. Grant; a rare piece of history. Provenance: A letter included in this lot, dated December 5, 1965, authenticates it as an artist proof, initialed by artist, and signed by U. S. Grant on October 7, 1869. Letter also states the piece was obtained from the estate of General Julian F. Barnes. Letter signed by Joseph Garnier of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Condition: Paper with some discoloration, including what appears to be moisture damage, mostly kept to margins. Not examined outside of frame. Lot includes receipt from a conservator for a conservation treatment the piece underwent in 1994.
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