COLOR MEZZOTINT OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WITH ACCOMPANYING
COLOR MEZZOTINT OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WITH ACCOMPANYING PROVENANCE NOTES
The two handwritten provenance notes indicate Franklin personally presented the print. Mezzotint believed to be Jean-François Janinet, circa 1789, cut and laid down. One note written in two hands: "Given by Franklin to Admiral (Peter) M[...] (b.1741 d. 1808) left by him to Admiral Page. Given by him to Capn Wormeley[?] ... (b. 1785 d. 1852) Given by him to Franklin Dexter (1793-1837)" and "Written by Mrs. Franklin Dexter (1799-1891)". Other note: "Doctor Benjamin Franklin of New England in North America 17th April 1790 - a genuine & good likeness", with additional illegible or lost text. Housed in an antique gilt frame.
Framed 13.25" x 11.25".
Provenance:
Carlen Galleries, Inc., Philadelphia, 1970.
Condition Report: Frame in poor condition. Print trimmed and laid down, as noted.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
COLOR MEZZOTINT OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WITH ACCOMPANYING PROVENANCE NOTES
The two handwritten provenance notes indicate Franklin personally presented the print. Mezzotint believed to be Jean-François Janinet, circa 1789, cut and laid down. One note written in two hands: "Given by Franklin to Admiral (Peter) M[...] (b.1741 d. 1808) left by him to Admiral Page. Given by him to Capn Wormeley[?] ... (b. 1785 d. 1852) Given by him to Franklin Dexter (1793-1837)" and "Written by Mrs. Franklin Dexter (1799-1891)". Other note: "Doctor Benjamin Franklin of New England in North America 17th April 1790 - a genuine & good likeness", with additional illegible or lost text. Housed in an antique gilt frame.
Framed 13.25" x 11.25".
Provenance:
Carlen Galleries, Inc., Philadelphia, 1970.
Condition Report: Frame in poor condition. Print trimmed and laid down, as noted.
