$474
Two Calligraphic Works on Paper, America, early 19th century, ink and watercolor on thin card, the first depicting a soldier on horseback within a leafy wreath, over the inscription "Executed With The Pen By Geo. W.E. Ellis," the second is a "Penmanship" instruction advertising card executed by the same gentleman, with a rendering of an eagle grasping pens in its talons and a banner in its beak inscribed "Writing is the World's Messenger" over the inscription "Plain and Ornamental Taught By Geo. W.E. Ellis/Writing is the soul of commerce, the mefsenger of thought, the picture of the past & regulator of the future.," (toning, stains, minor edge losses, tear to soldier u.c. edge), both 14 x 18 in., in a molded wood frame.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-06-07
