Lot 964

Plan of the French & American Siege of Savannah 1779

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$150,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA

Description:

Plan of the French and American Siege of Savannah 1779, an engraving after the original drawing by Augustine Prevost, with central George III seal and caption 'Plan of the French and American Seig(e) of Savannah in Georgia in South America under Command of the French Gener. Count D'Estang Britte Commander in the Town was General August Prevost, 1779', depicting a simplified bird's eye view of Savannah, GA and surrounding area with the Savanah River and Hutchinson Island in the foreground, matted and framed. Frame size: 27 in. x 35 in.

Measurements: Height: by sight 18 in. x Width: 26 in.

Condition:

Good condition, some mat burn, light toning, some foxing, restoration to lower right edge, restored tear center of right side, not viewed out of frame.