Paul (1735) Revere Art for Sale and Sold Prices

copperplate engraver, Water colorist, Cartoonist, b. 1735 - d. 1818

Though he is best known for devising the system of warning lanterns for the Minutemen against British Invasion, and his famous ride in 1775, artist Paul Revere was an accomplished silversmith and engraver by trade. Born into a family with 12 children, he apprenticed under his artisan father. Paul Revere's artwork included tea sets and spoons that he made for the moneyed class.

Prior to his poem-producing ride, the popular, folklore artist Paul Revere already had a career as an engraver and master goldsmith by the 1760s. He later went on to learn how to roll copper, opening the country's first copper rolling mill. Due to the fame of their creator, Paul Revere's original artwork and engraving prices are quite high. Explore the world of talented craftsmen by shopping engravings and other unique smith-work online at Invaluable.