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Sun, Jul 16, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Mon, Jul 17, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 2136

TWO LATE 19TH C. HAND-COLORED FENIAN POSTERS

Estimate: $600 - $800

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$150,000 $10,000
GROUP OF TWO LATE 19TH C. HAND-COLORED FENIAN POSTERS, H 33", L 25 1/2":The first titled "The Sunburst of Ireland", published by Haais & Lubrecht, New York, circa 1870's, depicting Hibernia holding the "Standard of Emerald" (a green harp flag) surrounded by various portraits of Irish leaders, above scenes from Irish history; and the second titled "Ireland's Hope", depicting Hibernia holding a green harp flag, standing in front of various symbolic items, including portraits of Robert Emmet and Thomas Moore, above various Irish Independence songs and leaders. Both framed under glass.

Condition

Both posters having even toning, some fading, numerous scattered tears and small losses throughout, and some minor losses and chipping to frame. "Ireland's Hope" having dark discoloration to lower right corner.