GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM (1811-1879) EXHIBITEDGEORGE CALEB BINGHAM (1811-1879) EXHIBITED MEZZOTINTGeorge Caleb Bingham (1811-1879)The County Election (1854)The nice, strong impression of line and mezzotint engraving after the original painting by George Caleb Bingham is titled 'The County Election' and lettered 'Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1854 by in the clerk's office of the district court for the southern clerks office in the District Court for the Southern District of New York' immediately below the image. Further annotated PAINTED BY G.C. BINGHAM in type below the image on the right and ENGRAVED BY JOHN SARTAIN lower left corner.This mezzotint was exhibited at the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg through the Art in Embassies Program. It was selected by Ann Wagner, the American Ambassador to Luxembourg at that time, along with other important works depicting scenes and themes of importance to the state of Missouri and its history. Ms. Wagner was appointed ambassador in 2005 and now represents Missouri as Congresswoman.Sight size measures 21.75 x 29.5 with a framed size of 35.5 x 43.25 inches.Good condition, noting close margins, a small surface rub upper right quadrant, stain and surface irregularities throughout the margins.
AFTER GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM (AMERICAN,AFTER GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM (AMERICAN, 1811-1879), THE COUNTY ELECTION Appears to be an early 20th-century hand-colored collotype after the 19th-century hand-colored engraving and mezzotint with roulette, framed.
"STUMP SPEAKING" ENGRAVED BY ARMAND"STUMP SPEAKING" ENGRAVED BY ARMAND DESIRE GAUTIER (FRANCE, 1825-1894) After the 1853-54 painting by George Caleb Bingham (MO/KS, 1811-1879)1856, second in Bingham's crowd series, preceded by "The County Election" of 1852; handcolored aquatint line and mezzotint engraving, published by Goupil & Cie, New York & Paris, printed by Fishel, Adler & Schwartz, 94 Fulton St. NY. In black lacquered molded frame with gilt carved edging, matted under glass, OS: 30 1/2" x 36 1/2", image size: 22" x 30".
"THE COUNTY ELECTION" ENGRAVED BY ARMAND"THE COUNTY ELECTION" ENGRAVED BY ARMAND DESIRE GAUTIER (FRANCE, 1825-1894) After the 1852 painting by George Caleb Bingham (MO/KS, 1811-1879), 1856, first in Bingham's crowd series, followed by "Stump Speech"; handcolored aquatint line and mezzotint engraving, published by Goupil & Cie, New York & Paris, printed by Fishel, Adler & Schwartz, 94 Fulton St. NY. In black lacquered molded frame with gilt carved edging, matted under glass, OS: 30 1/2" x 36 1/2", image size: 22" x 30".
TWO PRINTS. Twentieth century. RestrikesTWO PRINTS. Twentieth century. Restrikes after earlier prints.''Patrick Henry Delivering his Celebrated Speech'' with handcoloring. In a frame 38''h. 31 1/4''w. And a colored print of ''The County Election'' after Bingham. In a frame 25''h. 31''w.
(After) George Caleb Bingham (1811-1879)/Sartain,(After) George Caleb Bingham (1811-1879)/Sartain, Gautier "Stump Speaking" and "The County Election" hand colored restrike engravings, approx. 24-1/2" x 31" sight size, French matted and framed under glass overall approx. 35-3/4" x 42". Crisp impressions with handsome coloring.
After George Caleb Bingham THE COUNTYAfter George Caleb Bingham THE COUNTY ELECTION Hand-colored engraving, mezzotint and roulette
Estimate:$700-$1,000
