Lot 155: Whitney heraldry watercolor, red, white and blue

Whitney heraldry watercolor, red, white and blue shield surmounted by helmet and eagle, banner inscribed below "By the Name of Whitney", circa 1785-1800, by John Coles, Senior (Boston, Massachusetts, 1749-1809) or Junior (Boston, Massachusetts, 1780-1854), 13-5/8 x 9-5/8 in.; original black-painted frame. Losses to paper at edges, holes, stains, pest damage, toning, fading; frame with abrasions. Sumpter Priddy III, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, 1997