Title: Custer's Last Fight. The Original Painting has been Presented to the Seventh Regiment U. S. Cavalry by Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association. [caption title] Author: [Adams, Cassilly] Place: Publisher: Milwaukee Litho Co Date: 1896 Description: Chromolithograph poster on stiff board, 81x105.6 cm. (approx. 32x41½"). Original gilt gesso frame with Anheuser-Busch plaque at top, overall 123x97 cm. (48½x38¼"). An early printing of this famous beer hall advertising poster by Otto Becker, based on the painting by Cassilly Adams. This issue is without the descriptive legend, “Taken From the Artist’s Sketches. The Original Painting by Cassilly Adams”, or Becker’s printed signature. Though replete with historical inaccuracies this image remains one of the most iconic depictions of the American West and of Custer's last battle. Lot Amendments Condition: Some chipping to frame, tape residue on glass from prior shipping; just a touch of wear to edges of lithograph; colors vivid. Additional shipping charges will apply. Item number: 212532
Title: Custer's Last Fight. The Original Painting has been Presented to the Seventh Regiment U. S. Cavalry by Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association. [caption title] Author: [Adams, Cassilly] Place: Publisher: Milwaukee Litho Co Date: 1896 Description: Chromolithograph poster on stiff board, 81x105.6 cm. (approx. 32x41½"). Original gilt gesso frame with Anheuser-Busch plaque at top, overall 123x97 cm. (48½x38¼"). An early printing of this famous beer hall advertising poster by Otto Becker, based on the painting by Cassilly Adams. This issue is without the descriptive legend, “Taken From the Artist’s Sketches. The Original Painting by Cassilly Adams”, or Becker’s printed signature. Though replete with historical inaccuracies this image remains one of the most iconic depictions of the American West and of Custer's last battle. Lot Amendments Condition: Some chipping to frame, tape residue on glass from prior shipping; just a touch of wear to edges of lithograph; colors vivid. Additional shipping charges will apply. Item number: 212532
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