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1864 Large E.C.Middleton Original Civil War Chromolithograph Abraham Lincoln NR
$ 94.24
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Rare large 19x22 oloegraphic portrait of Abraham Lincoln by E.C. Middleton. With Middleton’s Warranted Oil Colors imprint to the verso of the frame dated 1864. E.C. Middleton of Cincinnati published a series oval oleographic portraits intended to have the appearance of oil paintings including thirteen “Portraits of American Statesmen and Heroes.” Middleton invented the method of oleography which used the process of chromolithographic printing with oil based inks mounted on canvas. The portraits were exclusively sold in frames directly through agents by subscription. Good condition as seen. In original frame and glass. Some minor chipping to frame. Rare and desirable.CHECK OUT MY OTHER JULY 4th MILITARIA SALE ITEMS! 99c NR!