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Lot 358: Washington Proof Print, 1800s

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Lot  358: Washington Proof Print, 1800s
<b>Washington Related</b><hr><b>Undated Proof Print, 'WashingtonÕs Last Interview With His Mother,' Very Fine or better.</b>
Image size 18' x 24,' framed to an overall size of 24' x 31.' Published by William Pate of New York. Uncolored. The frame is gilt and ornamented with plaster add-ons, some of which are missing; the backing consists of rough-sawn boards. Light to moderate age toning; some waterstaining along the left and bottom edges, all well away from the image itself. Washington is seen holding his old mother, her hand at his chest and his arm around her. A dog looks up at the two. There is no date on this print, but the workmanship and the original frame all indicate a date in the 1800Õs. The word 'PROOF' appears in the lower left corner. Rare, the first weÕve ever seen or handled.