323. H. Brunet and Company, Lyon, France, Lithographers
Decorated Text of the Declaration of Independence

circa 1820
Lithograph after engraving by William Woodruff with fascimile text of the Declaration of Independence surrounded by decorated medallion presidential portraits of Washington, John Adams and Jefferson, surmounted by eagle and enhanced with cornucopiae and banners, and by medallions containing the arms of the thirteen original states. Printed in foliage below the bottom medallion: "Lith de M. Brunet et C a Lyon" [Lithograph by Mr. Brunet and Company in Lyon].Paper size: est. 27 1/4 x 20 1/2 inchesFrame size: 30 3/4 x 23 15/16 inchesSee Noble E. Cunningham, Jr. "Popular Images of the Presidency: from Washington to Lincoln" (Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 1991) for identical print by H. Brunet on silk in collection of the New York Historical Society.Black ebonized Empire frame with brass rosettes at four corners, period brass ring and post hangers at top. Original float glass. Backing board held with cut nails.

800/1000     SOLD: $667.00

Condition: In original, untouched condition. Paper adhered to wooden backing board, wrapped around edges. Remnants of paper glued over two knot holes on backing board. Old water staining on paper and backing board. Slight lifting of paper surface in two small areas.