Lot 245: Thomas Bangs Thorpe (1815-1878, active N.O.)

Thomas Bangs Thorpe (1815-1878, active New Orleans 1836-1854, and 1862-1863), "The 'Temple'" and "The Pyramid", both at Chichén-Itzá, Yucatán, 1843; a pair of paintings, oil on canvas, signed and dated en verso of the canvas "Thos. B. Thorpe, Pinx. / after B. M. Norman 1843", and with stencils of New Orleans art-supply houses also en verso of the canvas, each 21 1/2 in. x 27 in., framed Accompanied by B.M. Norman, Rambles in Yucatan...1843, 3rd edition, 3/4 leather, 304 pgs