tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post5157063902718441139..comments2024-03-25T20:16:33.605-04:00Comments on Antique Prints Blog: John Trumbull's prints of the American RevolutionChris Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095758274368520536noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-51240491492111420892023-05-15T11:23:20.762-04:002023-05-15T11:23:20.762-04:00I have the print described above by Jim on 12/7 20...I have the print described above by Jim on 12/7 2018 as well as its companion print " the Death of General Montgomery". They are in their original frames and not colored. The Battle was published Feb. 1798 at 91 Bond St. I bought them 50 years ago at an estate sale held for a historic Chillicothe, Ohio, family and the story told me then was that they were a gift to the family from Oliver Hazard Perry. My question is the same as Jim's. What might I do with them? Gary EvansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-51376686631107354472021-08-28T01:23:48.291-04:002021-08-28T01:23:48.291-04:00All of the Ormsby prints were issued uncolored. M...All of the Ormsby prints were issued uncolored. Many have been colored later by print sellers or their owners.Chris Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095758274368520536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-42411114655915446662021-08-25T12:32:58.707-04:002021-08-25T12:32:58.707-04:00Did WL Ormsby ever produce a color engraving of th...Did WL Ormsby ever produce a color engraving of the signing of the declaration of independence?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820305470863453191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-31901041659442582042021-02-23T11:43:28.029-05:002021-02-23T11:43:28.029-05:00The place to start is with what information is on ...The place to start is with what information is on the print below the image, e.g. artist, publisher and engraver. If there is nothing below the image, then you would need to be lucky to show it to someone who would recognize it.Chris Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095758274368520536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-80059546415426840852021-02-22T23:00:45.894-05:002021-02-22T23:00:45.894-05:00I have a signing of the declaration in a 6'X4&...I have a signing of the declaration in a 6'X4' large dark (maybe oak) frame. Very old, print in very good condition, original glass and frame. I have no idea how old it is. I bought it for $1,800 from an eccentric man in Boston who like my wife and I and didn't want to sell it to a law firm offering much more - that is all we could offer. It is really huge, and i can't find anyone with something like it anywhere. I want to learn more about it but don't dare remove it from the frame, very old wood backing. Where should i start? It hands in my dining room next to an original Empire I secretary with adjacent large print of John Paul Jones, nothing special. I need some advice... Thank you, Michael Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657408893432206739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-88153446108932810172020-10-05T00:41:09.407-04:002020-10-05T00:41:09.407-04:00Did you ever get any information about this print?...Did you ever get any information about this print? My family has the exact same oneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598217023542218521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-26176712281488294162018-12-07T15:19:14.075-05:002018-12-07T15:19:14.075-05:00My grandfather was given an engraving of trumballs...My grandfather was given an engraving of trumballs The battle at bunkers hill near boston, approx 29' x 19', published march 1798 by A C Poggi, No. 91 New Bond St. Engraved by Muller. My grandfather left this to me when he passed away. He was in the FBI in Boston in the 1920s and 30s and was given the engraving from the chief of police. It is beautifully preserved, colors vivid. Any suggestions about what i should do with it?Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11229441608455421170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-79526002526665810892018-08-12T19:34:27.532-04:002018-08-12T19:34:27.532-04:00Sir
I have two prints of the Battle at Bunker Hil...Sir<br /><br />I have two prints of the Battle at Bunker Hill. Which one is the oldest of the two?<br /><br />I have a print labeled "The Battle at Bunker's-Hill Near Boston". At the lower left of the print it identifies the painter John Trmbull Esqr, in the middle it has Facsimile Reproduction M F Tobin 299 Broadway New York and in the bottom left it has Engraved by J G Muller. Also to the left of the print title "The Battle there is a printed waist up figure of a british soldier and to the right is an American Eagle holding a USA flag. <br /><br />Vs. <br /><br />Marked "J. Trumbull" to lower left and "G. Nordheim" to lower right<br />Marked "Praemie zu Meyer's Universum" to lower center<br /><br />Thank you <br />DouglasAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719353541634417185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-28022103580970150112017-10-02T11:35:17.917-04:002017-10-02T11:35:17.917-04:00The Trumbull image is so iconic that many firms ha...The Trumbull image is so iconic that many firms have used it for prints/advertising. I have never seen the one by Pet Milk, but it sounds pretty nice.Chris Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095758274368520536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-33364351484855716262017-10-01T22:28:35.927-04:002017-10-01T22:28:35.927-04:00Hi, My mother has a Trumbull print of the signing ...Hi, My mother has a Trumbull print of the signing that is very large aprox 2 feet by 3 feet that was put out by the pet milk co. do you know anything about this one? Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-14308195086103567672017-07-05T16:44:17.285-04:002017-07-05T16:44:17.285-04:00It is well worth preserving the print! As for the...It is well worth preserving the print! As for the $2 bill, I really cannot tell you what source they used. Would probably have to get in touch with the treasury.Chris Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095758274368520536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-87627010700892186982017-07-05T16:31:36.375-04:002017-07-05T16:31:36.375-04:00Hi Chris,
I just stumbled on your blog post. Ashe...Hi Chris, <br />I just stumbled on your blog post. Asher B. Durand is my 6th great uncle. I too have the print you describe above. It was handed down through the generations, originally coming from Asher's brother Elijah. I would very much like to have it preserved properly, but have not yet found a vendor in Oregon to complete the work.<br /><br />Curious if you might be able to confirm if this engraving inspired the artwork on the back of the $2 bill, or if Trumbull's original painting was the inspiration? I've had a challenging time locating the artist who created the $2 bill version. vince311https://www.blogger.com/profile/13577073299568301223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-56329795850295496742017-05-11T22:17:04.760-04:002017-05-11T22:17:04.760-04:00Dear sir, I have a large Declaration by Trumbell....Dear sir, I have a large Declaration by Trumbell. It came from a very well known collecter, the wording is all in French? Can you shed some light on this. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526383040129598996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-59811193660950301712016-09-23T19:03:41.204-04:002016-09-23T19:03:41.204-04:00Hi. I have a George Washington Battle of Trenton....Hi. I have a George Washington Battle of Trenton. It measures 28 1/2 by 23 inches it has an embossed stem bottom left zkr in the center and surrounding zkr ESTAMPES CERCLE LIBRAIEEE <br />ALSO ON THE BOTTOM CENTER <br />from the original picture by colonel john trumbullike.<br />And on top right ...published by H Fiquet l-24, place <br />Dauphine.Paris.<br />Can you call me if possible. 8189137270 RobFatherhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07393979781309964510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-34860077591708278262016-04-04T17:29:49.608-04:002016-04-04T17:29:49.608-04:00Sounds like you have a great pair of prints (I did...Sounds like you have a great pair of prints (I did appraisals of both of them over the years for Antiques Roadshow...). They definitely have a value worth preserving them!<br />Deacidification is always key, but foxing probably also should be removed for it can continue to grow over time. The toning is not a big deal, but it would probably lighten up a bit if the prints were deacidified. Also key that the framing be to "museum standards."<br />I would strongly recommend a professional conservator and I am sure there is someone in SF who could help. I do not know anyone there, but if you contact a local art museum they can probably recommend someone. <br />These are great prints and please do take care of them!Chris Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095758274368520536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-41450282792437476672016-03-30T21:28:04.868-04:002016-03-30T21:28:04.868-04:00Dear Mr. Lane,
Thanks for sharing so much great i...Dear Mr. Lane,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing so much great information! You recommended deacidification in one post. Are there other things one might want to do with an 18th century print? For example, is there a separate process for repairing foxing? How does one find a good person to do this work (are they called restorers or conservators or?). Are you able to generalize what it might cost to have a piece deacidified, etc? I'm sure access to an urban area is key. I'm in San Francisco. <br /><br />I have a pair of 1798 di Poggi published engravings (Death of General Warren & Death of Montgomery). Both are in very nice condition, both framed under glass with some VERY minor foxing, and a fairly even (except near the borders) "toning" (an even darkening on most of the image, but is a bit mottled nearer the outer edges). <br /><br />These seem to be the same edition as the person who commented on August 10, 2015. Just a single "script" version of the title (not the double titles in the images of these etchings your article displays). Apparently these are 1798 originals as they credit the original engravers (unlike the similar publication in 1808, and others that came later). <br /><br />I wonder if you feel the value of such pieces would justify the cost of conservation? Thanks!<br /><br />Robert Hemphillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-89577322933970873142016-01-02T11:20:20.590-05:002016-01-02T11:20:20.590-05:00Not sure what information you are looking for as t...Not sure what information you are looking for as the print already tells you the date and the publisher. If there is no artist listed, then it would have been a staff artist for the American Bank Note Co. Not sure of the size, but in general prints like that were issued for home decoration.Chris Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095758274368520536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-15370897958428191192016-01-01T21:10:46.672-05:002016-01-01T21:10:46.672-05:00Team,
I acquired a print with the Statue of Liber...Team,<br /><br />I acquired a print with the Statue of Liberty on it; and with boats all around it. The write says Copyright 1883 by The American Bank Note Co of New York. I've tried to research all I could but information can not be found about this piece of workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-90702087222058325782015-08-11T11:29:34.921-04:002015-08-11T11:29:34.921-04:00Not necessarily. There were different "state...Not necessarily. There were different "states" of the print with different forms of the title/publisher info. It really depends on the paper and process. If those are right, then you have an original.Chris Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095758274368520536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-7221893932044771972015-08-10T20:18:45.340-04:002015-08-10T20:18:45.340-04:00Hi Chris, I recently acquired a print of Trumbull’...Hi Chris, I recently acquired a print of Trumbull’s Battle at Bunker’s Hill. The print is large, approximately 24 x 34 inches. The title at the bottom reads “the Battle at Bunker’s Hill near Boston” in very ornate lettering. Above the title is “Published March, 1798 by A.C. Poggi, No. 91 New Bond St.” in typeface. To the far left is “Painted by by John Trumbull, Esq.r” in cursive. To the far right is “Engraved by J. G. Muller” also in cursive. Most versions of this image I’ve seen all have the title, painter, and engraver in typeface. I’m yet to see one like mine with the cursive and ornate writing. Does this mean it is a later edition and not one of the 1798 originals?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-60601344442415481472015-07-22T11:24:30.249-04:002015-07-22T11:24:30.249-04:00The prints were all issued uncolored, but quite a ...The prints were all issued uncolored, but quite a number of print dealers have colored them in the 20th and now 21st century. It is highly unlikely the color is early 19th century.<br /><br />We do not discuss values on prints we do not own, sorry. However, it is a good print, even with the added color.<br />Chris Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095758274368520536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-39658033198249313322015-07-21T23:04:31.748-04:002015-07-21T23:04:31.748-04:00I have a friend with Asher B. Durand 1820 print o...I have a friend with Asher B. Durand 1820 print of Trumbull's signing the Declaration of Independence. Very good condition without water stains. Durands and Trumbulls name 1820 are printed as should be. This print is colored. All the Durand prints I have seen are not colored. Did Trumbull or Durand color some of these prints? I am thinking of making an offer to buy it. What is a good one worth?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-14245055020465590042015-06-29T11:58:40.515-04:002015-06-29T11:58:40.515-04:00There are tons of copies of Trumbull's image i...There are tons of copies of Trumbull's image issued in all sorts of formats. Most of them were pretty close copies, but sometimes the artist just went with their own details. It is always interesting to compare!Chris Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095758274368520536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-26420231853303337852015-06-27T17:12:50.780-04:002015-06-27T17:12:50.780-04:00Well, looks like it is a bookplate? by Charles Edo...Well, looks like it is a bookplate? by Charles Edouard Armand Dumersq, PINX and not related to your picture above. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938308773209727802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4910641775580983726.post-41438926980066773512015-06-27T08:22:51.146-04:002015-06-27T08:22:51.146-04:00My great aunt was an antiques dealer, and I've...My great aunt was an antiques dealer, and I've inherited her lithograph of what is commonly called the Signing of the Declaration in Independence. However, hers has three windows on each side, not two. Another difference is a figure has his hand in his pocket, where in the above lithograph you posted it is resting at his side. I can't find any information at all about my lithograph. Any suggestion on where to research? Thanks in advance.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938308773209727802noreply@blogger.com