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HENRY KURT STOESSEL.
Group of 4 illustrations of Colonial-era New York City. Illustrations created for The
Hudson Historical Bureau, two with printed stamps from the Bureau stating their direct
sale toThe National City Bank of NewYork for exhibition purposes only, copyright 1933.
Gouache on board.Average size 20x27 inches, includes 1
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-inch margins with numerous
artist’s brush marks. Signed in images. Edges worn, one with white paint drips and
splatters, some with glue residue from mounting.
[500/750]
The boards depict scenes from early NewYork City history such as George and MarthaWashington
in a carriage, George Washington reading a proclamation to a crowd, and assorted genre scenes of
settlers amidst village streets and domestic Dutch architecture.
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HENRY KURT STOESSEL.
Group of 9 illustrations of Colonial-era New York City. Illustrations created for The
Hudson Historical Bureau, two with printed stamps from the Bureau stating their direct
sale toThe National City Bank of NewYork for exhibition purposes only, copyright 1933.
Gouache on board.Average size 20x27 inches, includes 1
1
/
2
-inch margins with numerous
artist’s brush marks. Signed in images. Five with backing paper and printed stamps, the
others blank or with glue residue from mounting.
[1,500/2,500]
The boards depict well-known scenes from early NewYork City history such as Peter Stuyvesant
planting the pear tree, GeorgeWashington with soldiers, and assorted genre scenes of settlers amidst
village streets, churches, a schoolroom, and domestic Dutch architecture.
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