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Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Join us Saturday, September 13th at 9am MT in Bozeman, MT for Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance. This exceptional auction features a remarkable collection of 19th-century Native American artifacts, rare Western photography by Haynes, Huffman, and other Montana photographers, and an impressive selection of 18th-century French furniture. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire historic and elegant treasures. Browse the full catalog at live.naabid.com
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Lot 628

Alonzo Chappel Engraving Of Andrew Foote c. 1860s

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$100

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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. 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 froma book taped to the back of the piece. The book page gives a fairly extensive write-up on Andrew H. Foote. The piece 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. It weighs under 6 ounces.

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