Lot 133: NAST, THOMAS. 1840-1902. Group of 2 original ink and graphite on scratchboard illustrations:

NAST, THOMAS. 1840-1902.
Group of 2 original ink and graphite on scratchboard illustrations:
1. 365 x 258 mm, [c.1880], mounted on board, titled on the mount: "The Silver Teller from Colorado," signed ("Th. Nast"), being a portrait of Henry Moore Teller, very good condition, mount with wear.
2. 555 x 365 mm, [c.1880], mounted to board, signed ("Th. Nast"), being a portrait of an unknown subject, tears to scratchboard, mount worn.
Provenance: From the collection of M.B. Goldstone.

A nice group of two Nast caricatures. Henry M. Teller served as one of the first senators from Colorado. He served a total of 4 terms. He also served as Secretary of Interior under Chester Arthur.