Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. Panel 3. Engraver's Proof Sample Sheet. 1830.

Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. Panel 3. Engraver's Proof Sample Sheet. 1830.

India paper proof on large sheet. Printed from a single plate. 40cm by 43cm. Mounted on board[?] and framed in gilt painted frame. A wonderful presentation from this prolific Philadelphia and New York firm. Centered is a reverse image of the DuVivier "Washington before Boston" obverse from the Comitia Americana medal series. The title imprint is at the bottom. The medal is surrounded by four large cameos and multiple smaller vignettes. There 17 are major vignettes,18 other cameos, 15 end panels, and several small base elements. Similar to Smythe July 2006: Lot 2551. A rare sheet with perhaps 10 or so known. This sheet exhibits some India paper flaws on a few of the cameos, but appears to have been pressed out well prior to mounting and framing. As a display piece it is quite eye catching. Framed well and ready to display.

Due to its nature and size, this lot will be available for viewing in our California office only, and the winning bidder will pay actual shipping cost. We encourage interested bidders to contact us for delivery options and cost.

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500.

Provenance: From the Q. David Bowers Collection.