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Louisiana Purchase from the vantage point of Marigny Plantation, and depicting a sawmill in the lower right, and at the top an eagle with a banner reading "Under My Wings Everything Prospers". In a period, gilt frame.
12.25" high, 22.75" wide (sight)
Condition:Fair; toning, closed tears, not removed from frame for examination
Don Godeau, New Orleans, LA; found by him at a local flea market
This print is an iconic view of New Orleans at the time of the Louisiana Purchase. Thomas Jefferson hung a copy in his dining room at Monticello. De Woiserie also published a companion plan ofthe city of New Orleans.
Value Support
This is a rare and highly desirable print. Only one copy has appeared on the market in recent years, and for some unknown reason, it appeared twice.
Andrew Richmond PO Box 2199 Marietta, OH 45750 740.760.1788 andrew@wipiak.com
A View of New Orleans taken from the Plantation of Marigny. Sold at Neal Auction Company, New Orleans, LA, 11/22/2014, lot 517A. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500. Realized: $22,500 (including buyer's premium).
A View of New Orleans taken from the Plantation of Marigny. Sold at Neal Auction Company, New Orleans, LA, 04/26/2014, lot 434. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500. Realized: $15,000 (including buyer's premium). For an unknown reason, this print was re-sold later in 2014 (see Compable 1).
Jack and Pat Holden
Fair Market Value for Non-Cash Charitable Contribution Appraisal Report
Effective Valuation Date: 00/00/00
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