LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 December Civil War Auction #674  / 

72086

DRAWING OF WILDER DWIGHT BY D’AVIGNON MASS 2ND

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:490.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,200.00 USD
DRAWING OF WILDER DWIGHT BY D’AVIGNON MASS 2ND
<B>DRAWING OF WILDER DWIGHT BY D’AVIGNON, MASS 2ND INFANTRY 1862.</B></I> Written on the back of the frame in the hand of Wilder’s father, in part: "<I>As follows in 1862, from camp at Fredericksburg, Maryland. It is now Sunday, Jan.12, a bright fine day. I have been giving my last sitting to Private D’Avignon of Company I who has been attempting to pencil my portrait for the last few days. I shall send it to you by Mrs. Abbot. It is, at least, cleverly drawn and as a souvenir of our winter quarters, will perhaps interest you. D’Avignon is quite proud of it and he hopes you will find it a resemblance. He is a reduced artist and too good for a soldier. He wished exact directions be given to you for framing it...</B></I>" 11.25” x13.25”. Sadly, Dwight would not see the end of the year. He died of wounds received at Antietam on September 17, 1862.<BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Fine, has white spot above Wilder’s head.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
Sign In to Bookmark Lot