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Lot 1352
"Houston, The Capital of Texas" 1852 Engraving
Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Published in Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, 1852, hand-watercolored engraving captioned "Houston, the Capital of Texas"; historically interesting since the scene does not resemble Houston; nor was Houston the capital of Texas at the time of publication
sight: 6 x 6 in., frame: 11 x 11 in.
Provenance: Property from a Bandera, Texas art and antiques collector
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