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December 11, 2015
Archives International Auctions
www.archivesinternational.comOriginal Vignette Artwork by ABN
Predecessor Company. Wellstood, Benson
& Hanks, was formed in 1847 and shortly
after changed its name to Wellstood,
Hanks, Hay & Whiting (ca.1848-49). Unique
artwork from this historic and pioneer
banknote engraving firm that in 1858 was
merged with American Bank Note Company.
710
710 Wellstood, Benson & Hanks, ca.1847-49 Original Pen, Ink and Watercolor Portrait for Vignette Design.New York, 1847-1849,
original pen, ink and watercolor illustration of horses pulling wagon
full of barrels, the design is 3 inches by 1.25 inches painted on thin
cardboard, 7 by 4 1/4 inches, Evidence of previous mounting on
back, the face appear in excellent condition. Wellstood, Benson &
Hanks, was formed in 1847 and shortly after changed its name to
Wellstood, Hanks, Hay &Whiting (ca.1848-49). Unique artwork from
this historic and pioneer banknote engraving firm that in 1858 was
merged with American Bank Note Company. One of 5 examples of
this historic firms work in this sale. ��������������������������������������Est.
$150-300
711
711 Wellstood, Benson & Hanks, ca.1847-49 Original Pen, Ink and Watercolor Portrait for Vignette Design.New York, 1847-1849,
original pen, ink and watercolor illustration of locomotive passing
telegraph lines, harbor scene and small town, the design is 4.5 inches
by 2 inches painted on thin cardboard, 8 by 5 3/4 inches, Evidence of
previous mounting on back, the face appear in excellent condition
with a couple of small foxing areas. Well stood, Benson & Hanks,
was formed in 1847 and shortly after changed its name to Well
stood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting (ca.1848-49). Unique artwork from
this historic and pioneer banknote engraving firm that in 1858 was
merged with American Bank Note Company. One of 5 examples of
this historic firms work in this sale. ��������������������������������������Est.
$240-400
712
712 Wellstood, Benson & Hanks, ca.1847-49 Original Pen, Ink and Watercolor Portrait for Vignette Design.New York, 1847-1849,
original pen, ink and watercolor illustration of Stone Worker with
hammer, chisel and large piece of marble or granite, the design is 2
inches by 2 inches painted on thin cardboard, 6 by 4 inches, Evidence
of previous mounting on back, the face appear in excellent condition
with minor foxing on face. Wellstood, Benson & Hanks, was formed
in 1847 and shortly after changed its name to Wellstood, Hanks,
Hay & Whiting (ca.1848-49). Unique artwork from this historic and
pioneer banknote engraving firm that in 1858 was merged with
American Bank Note Company. One of 5 examples of this historic
firms work in this sale.���������������������������������������������������������Est.
$200-400
713
713 Wellstood, Benson & Hanks, ca.1847-49 Original Pen, Ink and Watercolor Portrait for Vignette Design.New York, 1847-1849,
original pen, ink and watercolor illustration of NativeAmericans with
large pot on fire with visitor watching, the design is 3.5 inches by 1.5
inches painted on thin cardboard, 6 by 4 inches, Evidence of previous
mounting on back, the face appear in excellent condition with
minor foxing on face. Wellstood, Benson & Hanks, was formed in
1847 and shortly after changed its name toWellstood, Hanks, Hay &
Whiting (ca.1848-49). Unique artwork from this historic and pioneer
banknote engraving firm that in 1858 was merged with American
Bank Note Company. One of 5 examples of this historic firms work in
this sale.������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$240-400