E.C. MIDDLETON CHROMOLITHOGRAPH GEORGE WASHINGTON 1864

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E. C. MIDDLETON 1864 ORIGINAL CHROMOLITHOGRAPH GEORGE WASHINGTON.This print in frame is 22 1/4" by 17 1/2" overall. The print, from the back, measures 19 1/4" by 14 1/2". The sight size, from the front, is 16" by 13".E. C. Middleton was one of the original chromolithographers in America. His work was highly prized from the very beginning. He opened his business as a "Portrait Publisher" in 1861. His works included portraits of famous historical persons from the colonial era to 1860s contemporary portraits of famous persons. In 1867, Middleton sold his business. During the six short years he owned his studio, his work was widely respected and highly desirable. A century and a half later, his achievements are, perhaps, even more revered! Chris Lane of Philadelphia Print Shop has am excellent blog "Antiques Print Blog--E.C. Middleton's chromolithographed portraits" which is a must-read for anyone who has ever seen or wanted a piece of Middleton's work.This portrait of George Washington is based on one of Gilbert Stuart's paintings. It is in its original frame, held together with the original square nails. There is a partial paper label which reads "A. (N?) C. BONTH manufacturer Oval & Square (Frames?) Cincinnati 150 (unreadable) Fourth Street." The frame is made of wood with a gesso covering. An egg and dart center decorative edge is followed by a raised plain area and an outer floral pattern. The portrait shows a pleasant likeness of Washington. The image shows light shining on Washington's face as through he were standing by a window. The result is a very lifelike portrait. The colors are bright and crisp. The image is very clear. There does not appear to be any fading. The print is covered with glass. Photograph #3 shows what appears to be a mark on Washington's cheek. This is a flaw in the glass which occurred when the glass was made. Bubbles and glitches in early glass was the norm and accepted. In real life, there is no damage to the portrait. When you turn the print over, the edge of back of the portrait, printed on canvas, can be seen where it is wrapped on the stretcher. The stretcher is held in place with square nails. On the back of the canvas is printed "Warranted Oil Colors. Entered according to Act of congress in the year 1864, by E.C. Middleton, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Norther District of Ohio. Published by E.C. Middleton & co. Cincinnati, O." The condition of the chromolithograph is excellent. The frame has some minor damage where the paint has been rubbed and the white gesso shows. This could be touched up. We have made no attempts at restoration. Please view all of our photographs in the enlarged mode for the best details. Emailwith any questions before the final day of the auction. U.S. buyers pay $25.00 for careful shipping and handling, PARCEL POST MAIL, USPS. WE DO SHIP INTERNATIONALLY. HOWEVER, EBAY HAS A NEW SET OF RULES REGARDING INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS. TO COMPLY WITH EBAY’S LATEST RULES, WE CAN ONLY SHIP INTERNATIONALLY BY PRIORITY MAIL WITH INSURANCE, BY FIRST CLASS REGISTERED MAIL OR BY EXPRESS MAIL. INTERNATIONAL BUYER PAYS ACTUAL COSTS. FOR AN ESTIMATE OF ACTUAL COSTS, PLEASE GO TO USING OUR ESTIMATE OF WEIGHT--10 pounds for this item. PLEASE NOTE REGISTERED MAIL COSTS $11.50 IN ADDITION TO POSTAGE. WE REGRET THAT THE NEW REGULATIONS WILL PROBABLY ELIMINATE MOST OF OUR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS DUE TO INCREASED COSTS. WE HAVE NO CHOICE IN THIS MATTER. International charges are at cost. Actual charges will be sent when auction ends. We are always pleased to combine shipping/handling charges for multiple purchases by the same bidder. Wait until the end of the evening and I will send an invoice for all items with the lowest possible sh/h charges. Rules are boring, but we do have some. Please read the following and if you do not agree with our policies, please do not bid on our items. Payment must be received by us within 5 days. BY BIDDING YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A CONT... read more

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