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Lot #18
Benjamin Harrison Signed Oversized Portrait Photograph as President-Elect

Massive portrait of the president-elect

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Massive portrait of the president-elect

Huge sepia-tone 10 x 15.5 portrait of Harrison taken in 1888 by George Prince, affixed to its original 11 x 17.25 mount, signed on the mount in black ink as president-elect, "Benj. Harrison." Archivally double-cloth-matted and framed. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Three weeks after Harrison was elected president in November 1888, the Washington Post reported that local photographer George Prince, whose studio was on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 11th Street, had gone to Indianapolis and 'made a large photograph of General Harrison.' A highly presentable presidential showpiece that is assuredly one of the largest signed portraits of Harrison extant.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #685 - Ended January 10, 2024