18th Century Silhouette of Major General du Portail, Chief Engineer American Continental Army

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18th Century Silhouette of Major General du Portail, Chief Engineer American Continental Army

An 18th century silhouette of Louis Lebeque du Portail, a French military officer, born in 1743, who served as Chief Engineer of the American Continental Army under George Washington, designed a series of forts along our Atlantic seaboard, and built the American fortifications at Yorktown, achieving the rank of Major General in 1781.This silhouette would date from 1777-1778 as it identifies him as Colonel, a rank he held only that year. The silhouette is very detailed, showing him in uniform, wearing a wig, with a lace jabot drawn in, and has "Colonel Du Portail American Army 1778" written under the image. It is in a nicely shaped wooden frame with a wooden backing. Size: 7 by 6 1/4 inches. Provenance: Estate of General Joseph McNarney. Processing and shipping in the Continental United States is $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Provenance:The Estate of General Joseph T. McNarney

Condition:

Very good plus, with traces of minor foxing on the matte.

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Estimate: $250 - $500

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$250

11/03/2022

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Annex Auctions strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.

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FAMILY HEIRLOOMS OF DISTINGUISHED WWII GENERALS McAULLIFE and McNARNEY: A signature auction by Steven Crain and Associates.

18th Century Silhouette of Major General du Portail, Chief Engineer American Continental Army