Antiques, Silver & Gold (14% Buyers Commission)
A color reproduction print titled “CUSTER’S LAST FIGHT,” depicting a chaotic battle scene between cavalry soldiers and Native American warriors. This print is after a painting by Cassilly Adams, originally produced for the Anheuser Busch Brewing Association. The print is prominently labeled “BY ANHEUSER BUSCH BREWING ASSOCIATION, ST LOUIS, MO. U.S.A.” and “After a painting by Cassilly Adams.” It bears an 1896 copyright by Adolphus Busch. However, markings indicating it was “MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. Dover Publications, Inc.” confirm it is a later reproduction of the original 1896 artwork. Further text identifies specific figures and producers, such as “SQUAW KILLING WOUNDED” and “SIOUX WARRIOR WHO KILLED CUSTER,” along with “THE MILWAUKEE LITH. CO.” The print is presented under glass in a reddish-brown wooden frame.
64 cm x 49.5 cm (25 inches x 19.5 inches)
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