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Lot Number: 174
Click for a Printable PageSign-in to Bid or Register to Bid Estimate Range: $800 - $1,000 Starting Bid: $400 |
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Colorful “CUSTER’S LAST FIGHT” Framed Lithograph |
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c. 1913 Turn-of-the-Century, Historic Large Color Lithograph titled, “CUSTER’S LAST FIGHT”, after the painting by Cassilly Adams, circa 1900 Vintage, measuring 40” x 30” in its period frame, Fine. This large colorful lithograph that measures about 40” wide x 30” tall is one of the most famous images ever made. Framed, but not under glass, in an likely contemporary ornate wooden frame to a full overall size of 43.5” x 34.5” as shown. This example has some surfaces scuffs and scattered flyspecks yet presenting an impressive appearance for display. First distributed since they debuted in 1896, this popular scene is based on a painting by Cassilly Adams. It depicts the artist’s vision of how the infamous Battle of Little Big Horn appeared. There are different versions of this print, all of which can be discerned based on their size. At measuring roughly 40” x 30”, this example would have been made from 1913 to 1930. All subsequent versions are less tall and wide in size.Cassilly Adams, the artist, not having witnessed the actual event, basing his work on later recollections by some of the participants and was left with some factual errors. For instance Custer had cut his long locks the night before the battle, nor would he have been wielding a saber as is shown in the painting. Regardless of any factual errors, this print was extremely popular with saloon and bar owners. The story goes that August Busch acquired the original painting (and an accompanying saloon), as payment for an outstanding beer bill of $35,000. The Busch Company commissioned a copy made in 1896, and turned it into this famous print. These were distributed across the country to promote his beer business. This example appears to be a 5th generation produced circa 1900. Of note, the original painting on which this piece is based, was destroyed when burned in a fire in 1946. |
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Lot Number: 174
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Estimate Range: $800 - $1,000 Starting Bid: $400 |
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