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Washington's Inauguration - Puck / Ottman Litho
Estimate:
$10 - $10,000
Starting bid:
$5
Sold
$25
Live Auction
2024 Spring Cleaning Auction
Category
Description
Description: Item/Description: Late 19th Century chromolithograph showing George Washington's Inauguration titled, "The Temple of A Century's Growth. In Remembrance of Washington's Inauguration" Published in Puck "Supplement to PUCK, No. 633", by J. Ottman Litho Co., Puck Bldg, NY. / J. Keppler. Double-page offset color lithograph.
"Founded in 1871, Puck was the first American humor magazine to find widespread success, to which its caricatures and cartoons were a substantial contributing factor. It was published in English and German and reached a wide audience on both sides of the political spectrum by campaigning for good government. Its satirical cartoons provide an enlightening and entertaining look into this era of American politics."
"The J. Ottman Lithographic Company was the lithographer for the humor magazine Puck. In 1874 Jacob Ottman formed Mayer, Merkel & Ottman with partners Vincent Mayer and August Merkel. After Mayer and Merkel retired in 1885, the first was renamed J. Ottman Lithographing Company. Ottman died in 1890, but the firmed remained in business until the beginning of the 20th century."
Material: Paper
Dimensions: Length: 28"; Width: 21"
Condition: Creases, wear, discoloration, age, tears, holes.
Age: c. 1889
Provenance: Private Estate
Shipping: All items from our Spring Cleaning Auction can be picked up in person at Taurus Auctions Fairlawn, NJ Gallery.
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Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
Buyers premium: 18%
"Founded in 1871, Puck was the first American humor magazine to find widespread success, to which its caricatures and cartoons were a substantial contributing factor. It was published in English and German and reached a wide audience on both sides of the political spectrum by campaigning for good government. Its satirical cartoons provide an enlightening and entertaining look into this era of American politics."
"The J. Ottman Lithographic Company was the lithographer for the humor magazine Puck. In 1874 Jacob Ottman formed Mayer, Merkel & Ottman with partners Vincent Mayer and August Merkel. After Mayer and Merkel retired in 1885, the first was renamed J. Ottman Lithographing Company. Ottman died in 1890, but the firmed remained in business until the beginning of the 20th century."
Material: Paper
Dimensions: Length: 28"; Width: 21"
Condition: Creases, wear, discoloration, age, tears, holes.
Age: c. 1889
Provenance: Private Estate
Shipping: All items from our Spring Cleaning Auction can be picked up in person at Taurus Auctions Fairlawn, NJ Gallery.
Additional shipping options for each bidding platform:
- Taurus Auctions and Bid Spirit: Please contact our office so we can assist you with a list of Third-Party Shippers.
- Live Auctioneers: Any winning lots not picked up in-person will be quoted & shipped via Live Auctioneers' "LiveShipping".
Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
Buyers premium: 18%