ANTIQUE PHOTOS FOR SALE

Rare & Important 1865 Lincoln Lithograph "LINCOLNS LAST RECEPTION" By Anton Hohenstein Artist C-1823 Abraham Lincoln & Mary Todd Lincoln second Inaugural reception painted by Hohenstein in 1865. A hand colored lithograph by Hohenstein & signed by him. Featuring The President & Mary greeting Union Generals, his Cabinet Members and dignatories. Published by John Smith 1865 Only two other known copies...One is in the Library of Congress which has a corner torn off and the other known copy hangs in the Lincoln Bedroom in the White House, placed there by Mrs. John F. Kennedy when she refurbished the White House. It is thought to be her favorite piece of art in the White House. A very rare & important piece of history. Condition: It has been conserved by a conservator and mounted to a new canvas on a new streacher. The original gilt frame is available, but is in rough condition. It has been placed in a new wood frame with a Civil War period look under UV acrylic. The lithograph has a dark heavy coat of varnish which cannot be removed. The varnish and lithograph has a number of cracks throughout but is in stable condition. The piece looks darker in person than it does in the photograph. If you are a serious Lincoln Collector, this rare piece is a must as you most likely will never run across one of these again. #6711  Guaranteed Authentic. Flag Size:30"x22" Frame Size:35.5"x27" Email us for price & shipping cost at flaginfo@comcast.net