2022-01 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/28/2022
by JOHN HENRY BUFFORD, historical Lithographer in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts. 1856 Excellent rare design Lithograph Engraving titled, "DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE" by John Henry Bufford, Framed, Choice Very Fine. This very rare, ornate and superbly designed historic Lithograph measures 19.5" x 25.5" (by sight), framed to an overall size of 24" x 30". It is based upon an original pen and ink design by Gilman R. Russell. At its top is an American Eagle holding 2 Quill Pens and a banner that reads: "DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE". Under the banner is additional text which reads: "Designed and Executed Entirely in Pen by Gilman R. Russell, Teacher of Practical, Plain, and Ornamental Writing and Drawing". Other design features include an "All Seeing Eye" all within a floral border. Below that is the text of the Declaration of Independence, along with a wonderful large image of George Washington, shown standing with his right arm outstretched, holding his sword in his left hand. A decorative floral border also surrounds the lower portion of this Engraving. There is some faint scattered unobtrusive tone, and a thin 9" vertical black ink run (as made from the press) to the right of George Washington. This is the first example of the 1856 Bufford Engraved Declaration of Independence, after Russell. It is unique in style and design, highly decorative with nice attractive eye appeal, ready to hang on display.
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