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Sat, Dec 30, 2023 01:00PM EST
Lot 45

Amos Doolittle: 3 Prodigal Son Engravings

Estimate: $500 - $1,500

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Three prints (from a series of four) by Connecticut native Amos Doolittle (1754 - 1832) based on the parable recounted in The Gospel of Luke. Included here are "The Prodigal Son Receiving His Patrimony", "The Prodigal Son in Misery" and "The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father" (the former two dated October 24, 1814) and the latter December 1, 1814). Works appear cut down, but unmounted asave for the tabs. Each measures approximately 10 3/4" x 14 1/2" high (based on the first in the series being extracted from its frame for inspection). white accents may be a later addition. Wove paper appears fragile to the touch and is tabbed to mat board by strips of adhesive tape. Hogarth frames measure approximately 15 3/4" x 19 3/4" x 3/4" and are ready to hang. Keywords: printmaking, New England, religious, biblical