“The Capture of Major André” oil on canvas after Asher Brown Durand 1845, the original now in the Birmingham Museum of Art; in an old frame. Height of frame 31 inches (78.5 cm.) X width of frame 36 inches ( 91.5 cm.). PROVENANCE: From a estate Patchogue NY collection. NOTE: John André (1751-1780) was a major in the British Army and head of its Secret Service in America during the American Revolutionary War. Shown detained in his stockings in this artwork by Militiamen near Tarrytown, they found incriminating papers in his boots (shown on the ground) which led to his hanging as a spy by the Continental Army for assisting Benedict Arnold's attempted surrender of West Point, New York, to the British. Commissioned by the Art Union Lottery in 1845, this is an accurate 19th century copy.

Age related wear to canvas surface with possible in-painting to details, an old damage to sky on left side, the old gold leaf frame with damages to gesso & gold leaf along edges. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.