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Spirit of the West: Premier March Native American & Western Auction

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Lot 314

A. Chappel Engraving Of A. Foote & N. Sarony Photo

Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$150

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Featured in this lot is this 1860, engraving of Andrew H. Foote (1806-1863) done by Alonzo Chappel (1828-1887) in 1860 and published by Johnson Fry & Company in New York, and an original studio photo of a US military man in uniform, taken by New York photographer Napoleon Sarony. Alonzo Chappel was an American historical painter known for his depictions of American history, particularly the American Revolution and early 19th-century events. He is recognized for his romanticized interpretations of historical figures and events, often seen in engravings and lithographs. Despite his popularity during his time, many of his original paintings were lost or relegated to private collections, making his visual legacy somewhat fragmented. Andrew Hull Foote was a prominent American naval officer known for his service during the Civil War and his advocacy for temperance and social reform. He played a key role in the Union Navy's success in the Western Theater, particularly during the capture of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. He also authored the book "Africa and the American Flag," which focused on the suppression of the slave trade. This engraving shows Foote standing on a Naval ship as he looks towards the viewer. He is dressed in his military uniform and has a his foot and an arm resting on a large cannon. The bottom of the engraving is marked reading, "Painted By Alonzo Chappel / A.H. Foote / Likeness from a recent photograph from life / Johnson Fry & Co., Publishers, New York". It has a black paper frame and a page from a book taped to the back of the piece. The book page gives a fairly extensive write-up on Andrew H. Foote. Napoleon Sarony was a dominant and famous New York photographer in the 1870s, renowned for his theatrical celebrity portraits of actors, authors (like Walt Whitman and Oscar Wilde), and politicians, operating from a major studio at Union Square, known for elaborate sets, props, and innovative staging to create "living pictures" for the Gilded Age public. The photo shows a man in what appears to be an Officer or General uniform for the US Forces. He is wearing a double button jacket with tassels hanging over the second to the top button. He sports a big mustache and looks to the right of the viewer with a stoic look on his face. The back of the photo is marked reading, "Sarony's 'Elite' Card 680 Broadway, N.Y. / Removed to 37 Union Square / Elevator from the Street / Entered According To Act Of Congress In The Year 1871 By N. Sarony In The Office Of The Librarian Of congress At Washington". The photo shows good condition overall with little wear present and no signs of damage noted. The engraving shows good condition overall with some wear present from its age and use over the years, but no signs of major damage is noted. The visible artwork measures 8 7/8" L x 5 7/8" W, while the entire piece measures 12" L x 9" W. The visible photo measures 5 7/8" L x 4 1/8" W, while the entire photo measures 6 3/8" L x 4 1/4" W. They have a collective weight of under 6 ounces.

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