Lot 453
Lafayette, Marquis de. Uncolored three-quarter profile engraved portrait of Lafayette in civilian clothes; below the bust is a small vignette of Lafayette being greeted by an American Indian upon landing on the shore. By an unidentified artist. This could date from Lafayette's 1824/25 return visit to America or it could be a memoriam portrait done at the time of his death in 1834. The image measures 12½x8" on 21x14" paper. Strong strike. Very good condition.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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