In Praise of America: A Key Event of Christie’s Americana Week
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On July 4th, 1776, copies of the Declaration of Independence were sent to state assemblies and councils across the United States. The public acquired bold broadside copies only a few days later. One of these contemporary broadside editions is available for sale in the upcoming In Praise of America: Important American Furniture, Folk Art, and Silver auction, presented by Christie’s. The historical document belongs to a selection of important artworks from the collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II.
Also available in the auction is a collection of folk art and early English ceramics. The listings include portraits by Joshua Johnson and significant works by Dat So La Lee. An initialed dish with a portrait of King Charles II is also on sale. It dates back to the period between 1662 and 1685, the middle of his reign. This two-day event is part of the auction house’s Americana Week. Visit Christie’s to view the entire catalog or place a bid.
Lot Categories:
Fine Art, Collectibles, Furniture, Decorative Arts (338)# of Lots:
338Price Range:
$500- $800,000Interesting lots include:
| Item Image | Item Name | Estimate |
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.jpg?mode=max) | A Contemporary Broadside Edition Of The Declaration Of Independence Continental Congress, 1776 | Estimate: |
.jpg?mode=max) | A Set Of Twelve American 18-karat Gold After Dinner Coffee Cups, Saucers, And Spoons Mark Of Tiffany & Co., New York, Circa 1925 | Estimate: |
.jpg?mode=max) | Joshua Johnson (C.1763-after 1824) Thomas Donovan (1766-after 1856) | Estimate: |
.jpg?mode=max) | A Carved White Marble Recumbent Lion Hd, Probably Philadelphia, Dated 1933 | Estimate: |
.jpg?mode=max) | An English Delft Blue-dash Dated And Initialed Royal Portrait Charger Of Charles Ii Dated 1672, London, Brislington Or Bristol | Estimate: |
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