1922 Rotogravure General George Gordon Meade Washington Statue London Sculpture

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of a statue of General George Gordon Meade, and a statue of George Washington. The caption for Washington writes, "Statue of George Washington, a gift by the State of Virginia to Great Britain, unveiled on June 30, 1921, in Trafalgar Square, London. Lord Curzon accepted the statue on behalf of his Government in a felicitous speech, and Miss Judith Brewer of Virginia unveiled it. After the United States flag had fallen away an American veteran of the Civil War, in his half-century-old uniform, placed the first wreath at its base."

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches; 39 x 26 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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