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Edwin Forbes (1839-1895) American, Hand Colored Engraving Print "Battle of Cold Harbor, VA"

Edwin Forbes (1839-1895) American, Hand Colored Engraving Print "Battle of Cold Harbor, VA". Panoramic hand colored etching h depicting the American Civil War Battle of Cold Harbor, showing the Eighteenth Corps advancing under fire against Confederate lines. Framed. Along bottom edge: THE BATTLE OF COLD HARBOR, VA., JUNE 1ST, 1864. —THE EIGHTEENTH CORPS DRIVING LONGSTREET'S FORCES FROM THEIR FIRST LINE OF RIFLE PITS.—FROM A SKETCH BY EDWIN FORBES. CoA verso. Overall Size: 14 x 27 1/2 in.  Sight Size: 6 3/4 x 20 in.  Edwin Forbes (1839–1895) was an American painter and illustrator best known for his evocative sketches and paintings of the American Civil War. Born in New York City, Forbes trained as a lithographer before joining the Union Army as a special artist for publications, where he documented battles, encampments, and military life with striking immediacy and realism. His work, often executed in pen, ink, and watercolor, combined journalistic accuracy with artistic sensitivity, capturing both the drama of combat and the daily experiences of soldiers. After the war, Forbes continued to paint landscapes, genre scenes, and historical subjects, maintaining a reputation for his meticulous technique and narrative clarity. Today, his drawings and watercolors are valued both as historical records and as fine examples of 19th-century American military art.

Edwin Forbes Civil War Etching

26" by 30" framed. 13 3/4" by 17 3/4".

Edwin Forbes (1839-1895) Battle of Gettysburg

Featured in this lot is this after Edwin Forbes etching called " Battle of Gettysburg, PA., Friday Morning, July 3, 1863" and was originally copyrighted in 1885. The etching features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows a wide landscape scene of the Battle of Gettysburg with soldiers and cavalry mobilizing to fight with the active battle happening in the distance showing the battlefield has depth. The etching is marked at the bottom as follows: The Battle of Gettysburg was a three-day battle that took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania from July 1–3, 1863. It was the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War, with an estimated 51,000 casualties. The Union victory at Gettysburg ended the Confederacy's last major invasion of the North. Forbes was born in New York, studied under Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait, and began as an animal and landscape painter. During the Civil War, he was special artist for Frank Leslie's Magazine. Many of the spirited etchings he drew during the conflict were later presented by General Sherman to the government. They are now preserved in the War Office at Washington because of their historic value. After the war, Forbes painted landscape and cattle scenes, among which are "Orange County Pasture" (1879) and "Evening—Sheep Pasture" (1881). In 1877 he was made an honorary member of the London Etching Club. The condition of this Edwin Forbes etching is preserve with browning to the paper consistent with the age and shows some tearing to the bottom left hand corner and wrinkling throughout but otherwise shows a preserved condition. The measurements of this etching is 12 5/8" x 34 5/8". The collective weight of this etching is U4oz.

Edwin Forbes (1839-1895) Battle of Fredericksburg

Featured in this lot is this after Edwin Forbes etching called "Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., On The Morning of Sunday, December 13th, 1862" and was copyrighted in 1885. The etching features The pre battle scene of soldiers and cavalry mobilizing for the battle. The bottom of the etching is marked as follows: Premium Plate No. 6, Presented to Subscribers to "The Soldier In Our Civil War." - Battle of Fredericksburg, VA., On The Morning of Sunday, December 13th, 1862, - Between The Federal Troops Commanded by General Burnside and the Confederated Under General Lee. - From a Sketch by Edwin Forbes - Copyrighted, 1885, By The J. H. brown Publishing Company. The Battle of Fredericksburg was a five-day battle in December 1862 during the American Civil War. It was a major defeat for the Union Army and one of the deadliest battles of the war. Major General Ambrose Burnside led the Union Army of the Potomac across the Rappahannock River into Fredericksburg, Virginia. The battle resulted in a Confederate victory. Forbes was born in New York, studied under Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait, and began as an animal and landscape painter. During the Civil War, he was special artist for Frank Leslie's Magazine. Many of the spirited etchings he drew during the conflict were later presented by General Sherman to the government. They are now preserved in the War Office at Washington because of their historic value. After the war, Forbes painted landscape and cattle scenes, among which are "Orange County Pasture" (1879) and "Evening—Sheep Pasture" (1881). In 1877 he was made an honorary member of the London Etching Club. The condition of this Edwin Forbes etching is preserved with some tears tot he left edge of the piece with some wrinkling to the paper but otherwise is in preserved condition. The measurements of this etching is 13 1/8" x 32 3/4". The collective weight of this etching is U4oz.

[CIVIL WAR]. FORBES, Edwin (American, 1839-1895). Life Stud...

[CIVIL WAR]. FORBES, Edwin (American, 1839-1895). Life Studies of the Great Army. New York: Henry J. Johnson, [ca. 1876]. Complete collection of 40 etchings depicting scenes of Union Soldiers during the Civil War. In the publisher’s brown cloth portfolio with gilt lettering. Housed in a cloth book box. Each 19 x 24”. Toning, dampening stains, chipping to paper, minor foxing. Cover is worn.

[FORBES, Edwin (1839-1895), etcher]. Pair of Copperplate Et...

[FORBES, Edwin (1839-1895), etcher]. Pair of Copperplate Etchings of Civil War Scenes from Forbes’ Famous Portfolio “Life Studies of the Great Army”. [New York: E. Forbes, 1876]. Sizes range from 19 x 24” to 19 x 21 ¾”. Plates toned with edgewear and marginal chipping, a few short marginal tears, creasing, faint sticker upbraiding at upper right corners. Very good or better. Including #19 (“flank march across country…”), #33 (“The picket line”).

ANTIQUE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ETCHINGS BY EDWIN FORBES

Edwin Austin Forbes, American, 1839 to 1895, two antique Civil War etching prints Plate 19, titled Stuck in the Mud and A Flank March Across Country, both showing rain scenes. The top image depicts a large wagon being pulled by mules or horses, stuck in the mud behind a line of soldiers. The bottom image depicts a long line of soldiers, several on horses, marching in the rain. Signed, copy-righted and dated 1876. Antique American Prints And Art Collectibles.

Drummer Boy Rappahannock Station, VA Edwin Forbes American (1839 - 1895)

Drummer Boy, Rappahannock Station, VA by Edwin Forbes (American 1839-1895). 1864 drawings black ink and black crayon on paper. Signed in lower center Rappahannock Station Va. / Feb. 13, 1864 / From life. Size: 21" x 18" framed, 12 1/4" x 9 1/4" without frame.~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com

Antique 1876 Edwin Forbes Copper Plate Etching No. 33 "The Outer Picket Line, Winter"

This unframed print measures 24" x 20" is titled "The Outer Picket Line, Winter" 33 out of 40. It is signed in the lower left corner, "E. Forbes." This is an original engraving from his portfolio. The scene depicted is a general view overlooking the enemy's country. Edwin Forbes (1839-1895) was an American landscape painter and etcher, best known for his Life Studies of the Great Army. He was born in New York City to Joseph C. and Ann Forbes. At the age of eighteen he began his study of art and by the age of twenty became a pupil of Arthur F. Tait. His early work involved painting animals but he later expanded to genre scenes and landscapes. In 1861 he was hired as a staff artist for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper where he covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862 to 1864. With his primary interest being that of recording the everyday activities of soldiers, Forbes would making quick sketches on the battlefield and later refine them with great detail. The sketches were sent back to New York where copper plate etchings were made from the detailed drawings. His drawings were published in Leslie's newspaper and in 1876, Forbes made etchings of his own illustrations and published them in portfolio form on better quality paper as Life Studies of the Great Army: A Historical Art Work in Copper Plate Etching Containing Forty Plates. His work, considered to be the finest drawings of the Civil War, is now preserved in the War Office at Washington D.C. because of the historic significance and value. Less than 200 of these superb large size etchings were ever made. His Life Studies of the Great Army would go on to receive an award at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. After his death the Library of Congress acquired Forbes originals through a gift of John Pierpont Morgan in 1919. They included about 300 drawings as well as forty-three etched plates and the original impressions used in Life Studies of the Great Army. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

Antique 1876 Edwin Forbes Copper Plate Etching No. 25 The Distant Battle"

This unframed print measures 24" x 20" is titled "The Distant Battle" 25 out of 40. It is signed in the lower left corner, "E. Forbes." This is an original engraving from his portfolio. Edwin Forbes (1839-1895) was an American landscape painter and etcher, best known for his Life Studies of the Great Army. He was born in New York City to Joseph C. and Ann Forbes. At the age of eighteen he began his study of art and by the age of twenty became a pupil of Arthur F. Tait. His early work involved painting animals but he later expanded to genre scenes and landscapes. In 1861 he was hired as a staff artist for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper where he covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862 to 1864. With his primary interest being that of recording the everyday activities of soldiers, Forbes would making quick sketches on the battlefield and later refine them with great detail. The sketches were sent back to New York where copper plate etchings were made from the detailed drawings. His drawings were published in Leslie's newspaper and in 1876, Forbes made etchings of his own illustrations and published them in portfolio form on better quality paper as Life Studies of the Great Army: A Historical Art Work in Copper Plate Etching Containing Forty Plates. His work, considered to be the finest drawings of the Civil War, is now preserved in the War Office at Washington D.C. because of the historic significance and value. Less than 200 of these superb large size etchings were ever made. His Life Studies of the Great Army would go on to receive an award at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. After his death the Library of Congress acquired Forbes originals through a gift of John Pierpont Morgan in 1919. They included about 300 drawings as well as forty-three etched plates and the original impressions used in Life Studies of the Great Army. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

[CIVIL WAR]. FORBES, Edwin (1839-1835). Life Studies of the...

[CIVIL WAR]. FORBES, Edwin (1839-1835). Life Studies of the Great Army. New York: Forbes, [1876]. Complete collection of 40 etchings depicting scenes of Union Soldiers during the Civil War. India Paper issue (482 x 609 mm; Some marginal toning, some foxing, rubbing to etchings). Every few etchings housed in publisher’s paper portfolios with hand-written numbers (all paper portfolios are present, numbered 1 to 10; portfolios are toned and worn). The entire collection housed in the original publisher’s full brown cloth portfolio, front board stamped in gilt with silk ties (front board detached, binding worn, soiled, sunned, most silk ties lacking). Still, an excellent collection, with the etchings generally bright.

JOHN EDWIN FORBES (1839-1895) Study of sharpshooters in a bunker.

JOHN EDWIN FORBES (1839-1895) Study of sharpshooters in a bunker. Likely for Leslie's Illustrated" newspaper. Graphite on light blue-green paper. 176X228 mm; 7x9 inches, sheet. Initialed and dated "E.F. `66." in lower left image. Framed. Forbes was 22 when he joined the staff of Leslie's in 1861 as a reportorial artist, covering the course of the Civil War. After the war, he created a series of detailed etchings, which he published in 1891 as Thirty Years After: An Artist's Story of the Great War. This sketch, created a year after the Civil War ended, may have been a study for one of those works.

1890 Thirty Years After: An Artist's Story of The Great War Volumes I-3 by Edwin Forbes Illustrated FIRST EDITION

Published by Fords, Howard & Hulbert, 1890. An original four-volume set (3 in this lot) of the work illustrated and written by Edwin Forbes (1839-1895), who was attached to the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. "Told, and illustrated with nearly 300 relief-etchings after sketches in the field, and 20 half-tone equestrian portraits from original oil paintings." Amazing depictions of war, by someone who was there. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

[CIVIL WAR - ART]. FORBES, Edwin (1839-1895). Life Studies of the Great Army.  New York, [1876].

[CIVIL WAR - ART]. FORBES, Edwin (1839-1895). Life Studies of the Great Army.  New York, [1876]. A group of 40 etchings, each approx. 24 x 19 in., from numbered series (1-40) Life Studies of the Great Army (loose as issued, some with spotting, soiling, and staining to margins, chipping). Each etching with 1876 copyright date, plate number, and title printed in the lower margin. Housed in original publisher's cloth gilt portfolio (evidence of dampstaining, wear to extremities). A fine group of etchings documenting soldier and civilian life during the Civil War, many including African American subjects. During the Civil War, New York City native Edwin Forbes became a reportorial artist for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, joining the staff at age 22 in 1861. He was attached to the Army of the Potomac and was one of the youngest and one of the few artists who covered the entire war. He used many of his pencil sketches for large paintings after the war and from them, produced a series of detailed etchings, which were published in Life Studies of the Great Army in 1876. This series earned Forbes a gold medal at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Property from the Estate of Henry G. Lamont, Racine, Wisconsin

[CIVIL WAR]. FORBES, Edwin,   (1839-1895) artist. Life Studies of the Great Army. Partial group of 30 etchings. 1876.  

[CIVIL WAR]. FORBES, Edwin,   (1839-1895) artist. Life Studies of the Great Army. Partial group of 30 etchings. 1876.   A group of 30 (out of 40) etchings, each approx. 24 x 19 in., from numbered series (1-40) Life Studies of the Great Army, including plate numbers 1-2, 4-9, 12-18, 20, 23-25, 28-36, 38, and 40 (each housed under archival mat, many in very good to near excellent condition, some with spotting, soiling, and staining to margins). Each etching with 1876 copyright date, plate number, and title printed in the lower margin. A fine group of etchings documenting soldier and civilian life during the Civil War, including camp and battlefield scenes. [With:] 3 additional etchings by Forbes, including 2 examples, 21 1/4 x 16 1/4 in., with 1876 copyright date and title in lower margin as well as applied paper label with information about the plate. Third etching, 16 x 10 in., appears to have been trimmed down from another publication and mounted to thin cardstock with newspaper backing, with 1876 copyright date and title in lower margin (corner/edge wear and loss to etching). -- 3 illustrated pages (1 full page and 2 partial) removed from 1868 and 1877 issues of Harper's Weekly. Born in New York City, Edwin Forbes was a student of Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait and began his career as a painter of animals and landscapes. During the Civil War, he became a reportorial artist for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, joining the staff at age 22 in 1861. He was attached to the Army of the Potomac and was one of the youngest and one of the few artists who covered the entire war. Most of his illustrations documented the daily life of the soldiers, but he also depicted battle scenes including the Second Battle of Bull Run and Hooker's Charge at Antietam. He used many of his pencil sketches for large paintings after the war and from them, produced a series of detailed etchings, which were published in Life Studies of the Great Army in 1876. This series earned Forbes a gold medal at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.

Antique 1876 Edwin Forbes Copper Plate Etching No. 25 The Distant Battle"

This unframed print measures 24" x 20" is titled "The Distant Battle" 25 out of 40. It is signed in the lower left corner, "E. Forbes." This is an original engraving from his portfolio. Edwin Forbes (1839-1895) was an American landscape painter and etcher, best known for his Life Studies of the Great Army. He was born in New York City to Joseph C. and Ann Forbes. At the age of eighteen he began his study of art and by the age of twenty became a pupil of Arthur F. Tait. His early work involved painting animals but he later expanded to genre scenes and landscapes. In 1861 he was hired as a staff artist for Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper where he covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862 to 1864. With his primary interest being that of recording the everyday activities of soldiers, Forbes would making quick sketches on the battlefield and later refine them with great detail. The sketches were sent back to New York where copper plate etchings were made from the detailed drawings. His drawings were published in Leslie's newspaper and in 1876, Forbes made etchings of his own illustrations and published them in portfolio form on better quality paper as Life Studies of the Great Army: A Historical Art Work in Copper Plate Etching Containing Forty Plates. His work, considered to be the finest drawings of the Civil War, is now preserved in the War Office at Washington D.C. because of the historic significance and value. Less than 200 of these superb large size etchings were ever made. His Life Studies of the Great Army would go on to receive an award at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. After his death the Library of Congress acquired Forbes originals through a gift of John Pierpont Morgan in 1919. They included about 300 drawings as well as forty-three etched plates and the original impressions used in Life Studies of the Great Army. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

Antique 1876 Edwin Forbes Copper Plate Etching No. 33 "The Outer Picket Line, Winter"

This unframed print measures 24" x 20" is titled "The Outer Picket Line, Winter" 33 out of 40. It is signed in the lower left corner, "E. Forbes." This is an original engraving from his portfolio. The scene depicted is a general view overlooking the enemy’s country. Edwin Forbes (1839-1895) was an American landscape painter and etcher, best known for his Life Studies of the Great Army. He was born in New York City to Joseph C. and Ann Forbes. At the age of eighteen he began his study of art and by the age of twenty became a pupil of Arthur F. Tait. His early work involved painting animals but he later expanded to genre scenes and landscapes. In 1861 he was hired as a staff artist for Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper where he covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862 to 1864. With his primary interest being that of recording the everyday activities of soldiers, Forbes would making quick sketches on the battlefield and later refine them with great detail. The sketches were sent back to New York where copper plate etchings were made from the detailed drawings. His drawings were published in Leslie's newspaper and in 1876, Forbes made etchings of his own illustrations and published them in portfolio form on better quality paper as Life Studies of the Great Army: A Historical Art Work in Copper Plate Etching Containing Forty Plates. His work, considered to be the finest drawings of the Civil War, is now preserved in the War Office at Washington D.C. because of the historic significance and value. Less than 200 of these superb large size etchings were ever made. His Life Studies of the Great Army would go on to receive an award at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. After his death the Library of Congress acquired Forbes originals through a gift of John Pierpont Morgan in 1919. They included about 300 drawings as well as forty-three etched plates and the original impressions used in Life Studies of the Great Army. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

7PC Edwin Forbes Civil War Etchings

New York,1839-1895 Includes "On Picket," "Washing Day," "The Advance of the Cavalry Skirmish line," "Through the Wilderness," "Fall in for Soup," "The Pontoon Bridges," "A Wagoners Shanty A Deserted Pickethut," and one depicting a man on horse back herding bulls

Edwin Forbes Civil War Etching

Edwin Forbes Civil War etching titled 'An Old Campaigner'. Signed and dated 1876 in plate lower left, measures 12.75 in. x 17.75 in., plate size, professionally framed and measures 23.25 inches x 28.25 inches total. Presumably hinge mounted or inserted into mylar mounting corners and not glued or taped. Appears to be in VG-EX/EX condition, not inspected out of framing. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

Edwin Forbes Civil War Etchings

Edwin Forbes matted Civil War etchings. Signed and dated 1876 in plate lower left, measure 12 in. x 17 in., sight size, professionally matted and measures 20 inches x 24 inches total. Presumably hinge mounted or inserted into mylar mounting corners and not glued or taped. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

Edwin Forbes Civil War Etchings

Edwin Forbes matted Civil War etchings. Signed and dated 1876 in plate lower left, measure 12 in. x 17 in., sight size, professionally matted and measures 20 inches x 24 inches total. Presumably hinge mounted or inserted into mylar mounting corners and not glued or taped. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

Edwin Forbes Framed Civil War Etchings

Edwin Forbes framed Civil War etchings. Signed and dated 1876 in plate lower left, measure approximately 11 in. x 16 in. image sizes, professionally framed and measures 21.5 inches x 26.5 inches total. Presumably hinge mounted or inserted into mylar mounting corners and not glued or taped. The two etchings on tan sheet have burns, other excellent, not inspected out of framing. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

Edwin Forbes Pair Civil War Etchings

Edwin Forbes pair of framed Civil War etchings. Signed and dated 1876 in plates. Measure 13 in. x 18 in., plate sizes, professionally framed and measures 21.5 inches x 26.5 inches total. Presumably hinge mounted or inserted into mylar mounting corners and not glued or taped. Appears to be in VG/VG-EX condition with light foxing, not inspected out of framing. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

Edwin Forbes Civil War Etching [Distant Battle]

Edwin Forbes Civil War etching titled 'The Distant Battle'. Signed and dated 1876 in plate lower left, measures 16.75 in. x 8 in, sight size, professionally framed and measures 21.5 inches x 25.75 inches total. Presumably hinge mounted or inserted into mylar mounting corners and not glued or taped. Appears to be in excellent condition, not inspected out of framing. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

Edwin Forbes Civil War Etchings Broadside

Edwin Forbes Civil War etchings 'Life Studies of the Great Army' advertising broadside with prices. Measures 21.25 x 16.875 in. sheet size, professionally framed and measure 25.5 inches x 21.5 inches total. Appears fair to good condition with slight paper losses and pencil check marks, not inspected out of framing. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

Edwin Forbes Civil War Print

Edwin Forbes Civil War print [A Field Hospital]. Measures 8 in. x 12 in, sight size, professionally framed and measures 17.5 inches x 21.5 inches total. Presumably hinge mounted or inserted into mylar mounting corners and not glued or taped. Appears to be VG-EX, not inspected out of framing. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

Edwin Forbes (1839-1895), American Civil War

Edwin Forbes (1839-1895), American Civil War artist, Copper Etching, One of Six Civil War Vignettes dated 1876, 11" x 16" within the frame. (Auction Inv # 2042)

Forbes, Edwin, AM 1839 - 1895 Plate 10, 35, 34,39

Forbes, Edwin, American 1839- 1895 Plate 10 : A Slave Cabin; The old Grist Mill; Sam; "Got any Pies for sale Aunty "?; A pickaninny 1876 copyright 1876 plate 10 Plate 35, "Trading for Coffee and Tobacco between the Fortified Lines during a truce", Plate 34, " The Lull in the Fight" Plate 39, " Bummers, They're Johnnies as sure as you are born, boys! All 4 measuring approx. 18" x 13.50" professionally framed and matted

Edwin C. Forbes (American, 1839-1895)

Edwin C. Forbes (American, 1839-1895), "The Reveille on the Line of Battle/Tattoo in Camp", plate 1, and "The Reliable Contraband", plate 23, 2 copper plate etchings, from Life Studies of the Great Army, each pencil-signed lower left margin, signed, titled and dated in plate, latter with "The Fifth Street Gallery, Fauquier County, Va" label en verso, sights 14 in. x 19 in., framed alike. (2 pcs.)

Edwin (john) Forbes (1839-1895) Lithograph

Matted and framed behind glass antique lithograph by a listed artist depicting horse entitled "st. Julien." Overall measurements 16" x 19.75"

EDWIN FORBES (AMERICAN 1839-1895), ENGRAVING, CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT WITH BUFFALO SOLDIERS, C.1876. SIGHT 15 X 21"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-21 X 27 1/2"

EDWIN FORBES (AMERICAN 1839-1895), ENGRAVING, CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT WITH BUFFALO SOLDIERS, C.1876. SIGHT 15 X 21"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-21 X 27 1/2"

Edwin Forbes (New York, 1839-1895)

DESCRIPTION: Edwin Forbes (New York, 1839-1895). A pair of sketches of the Civil War including; 1) Plate #34 - A Bull in the Fight. Signed at the bottom left and marked "Copy-righted 1876 by E. Forbes. In wood frame with tan matte. 2) Plate #35 - Trading for Coffee and Tobacco. Between the Fortified Lines during a Truce. Signed at the bottom left and marked "Copy-righted 1876 by E. Forbes. In wood frame with tan matte. MEASUREMENTS: 1) 12-1/4" x 17". Overall 20-3/8" x 25-1/2" with frame. 2) 12-1/4" x 17". Overall 20-3/8" x 25-1/2" with frame. CONDITION: 1) Spotty discoloration to the sketch Light wear to matte and frame. 2) Spotty discoloration to the sketch Light wear to matte and frame. ESTIMATE: $100 - $200.

Two 19th Century Prints , Glazebrooks and Forbes

GLAZEBROOKS, Hugh de Twenebrokes (1855-1937), "C'est l'Empereur", published 1891 - Wm. St. John Harper. Framed under glass. 8.25"H x 14"W. FORBES, Edwin (1839-1895) original engraving depicts "The Mud March" - from his published portfolio 1896, in early frame, under glass. 17.5"H x 23"W

FORBES, EDWIN. 1839-1895. [Life Studies of the Great Army. New York: 1876.]

[Life Studies of the Great Army. New York: 1876.] 40 etched plates, 480 x 605 mm (sheet size). Original cloth cover of portfolio present with printed contents on verso. Some edge chipping and occasional stains affecting margins only, two plates very browned, sold as a collection of plates. Important series of large etchings from one of the foremost illustrators of the Civil War. Forbes reported for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper in direct competition with Winslow Homer at Harper's. Present also are two later prints on japan paper signed by Mrs Edwin Forbes.

After Edwin Forbes (American, 1839-1895), "Trading

After Edwin Forbes (American, 1839-1895), "Trading for Coffee and Tobacco Between the Forfeited Lines During a Truce", "A Night Watch, 1876" and "The Supply Train", three photogravures, sight 13 in. x 17 in., attractively matted and framed alike.

FORBES, EDWIN

FORBES, EDWIN Life Studies of the Great Army. New York: Published by Edwin Forbes, [1876] 40 engraved plates (19 x 24 in.; 485 x 610 mm), loose in portfolio (of which 6 matted, glazed, and framed and not examined outside of frames); marginal soiling, fraying, and chipping with minor losses affecting 15 plates. Black pebble cloth, lettered gilt on upper cover, black cloth ties; worn, gilt lettering faded, rebacked.

JOHN EDWIN FORBES (American, 1839-1895) LAKE VIEW.

Oil on canvas scene shows a sailboat moored alongside a small inlet with grass covered bank with small trees. Another sailboat can be seen in the distance. All under a cloudy sunset sky. Signed lower left with initials in script. The back having a Kirk's Wheeling West Virginia framing label. Housed in its original gesso decorated gilt frame. SIZE: 9" x 18". CONDITION: Very good with some discolored varnish. 9-20417

EDWIN AUSTIN FORBES, New York, 1839-1895, Civil War officer in his quarters., Pencil on paper, 9½" x 13". Framed.

EDWIN AUSTIN FORBES New York, 1839-1895 Civil War officer in his quarters. Signed lower left "Edwin Forbes NY". Pencil on paper, 9 1/2" x 13". Framed.

Edwin Forbes American, 1839-1895 Seated Terrier

Edwin Forbes American, 1839-1895 Seated Terrier Signed E. Forbes and indistinctly dated 186... (ll) Oil on canvas 10 x 13 5/8 inches

(Civil War, Illustration), Forbes, Edwin (1839-1895), Life Studies of the Great Army, New York, [187...

(Civil War, Illustration), Forbes, Edwin (1839-1895), Life Studies of the Great Army, New York, [1876], loose as issued, each print mounted to a mat, sight size 11 3/4 x 17 in., (marginal staining and toning to mats).

EDWIN AUSTIN FORBES (American, 1839-1895) UNION SUPPLY WAGON

EDWIN AUSTIN FORBES (American, 1839-1895) UNION SUPPLY WAGON. Oil on canvas Civil War scene shows a wagon train with the lead covered wagon filled with crates being lead by three teams of two horses having two black drivers accompanied by a soldier on horseback. Several other wagons are seen behind. All along a wide dirt road with high grass banks under a blue and cloud sky. Signed lower left. From 1861-65 Frobes was a staff artist Frank Leslie's Illustrated newspaper, covering the Army of the Potomac throughout the war. Housed in a gilt wood frame with linen and gold liner. SIZE: 12" x 18". CONDITION: Relined, minor inpainting. Very good. 9-70800

FORBES, EDWIN AUSTIN

Oil on canvas. "Union Supply Wagon." Signed lower left. Labels on verso. 12 x 18." (1839-1895). Relined.

Edwin Forbes, American, 1839-1895, Retriever

Edwin Forbes American, 1839-1895 Retriever bronze sculpture impressed signature on base 8 x 12 x 4 inches.

Edwin Forbes, American, 1839-1895, Retriever

Edwin Forbes American, 1839-1895 Retriever bronze sculpture impressed signature on base 8 x 12 x 4 inches.

Edwin C. Forbes (American, 1839-1895)

Lot of Seven Plates, probably from the CIVIL WAR Series, 1876. Each identified in the plate. Etchings in brown/black on paper, plate sizes to 11 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (29.8 x 42.5 cm), matted. Condition: Toning, staining (primarily to margins), foxing.

Edwin C. Forbes 1839-1895 DRUMMER BOY, circa 1864