Thomas Cole Consummation Reproduction, 1835–36

Updated August 11, 2026

Lot number1161
AuctionFRI WEEKLY FINE ART, DIE CAST, AMERICAN GIRL, MAITLAND SMITH
DateAugust 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT
Auction houseTyler Grace Auctions
LocationAddison, Texas

One framed reproduction based on Thomas Cole’s The Course of Empire: The Consummation of the Empire, originally created in 1835–1836. The image depicts an idealized classical city with temples, monuments, fountains, boats, figures, and water. It ispresented in a highly ornate carved and gilt-finished frame with scrolling foliage, shells, masks, and figural ornament. The frame has surface wear, abrasions, darkened areas, finish loss, and possible small chips or losses to projecting ornament.The reverse backing is dusty and worn, with loose or damaged paper or cardboard edges, exposed areas, fasteners, and a hanging cord or wire. The pictorial surface shows texture, speckling, and unevenness; no definite tear or puncture is visible. Thereproduction process, physical maker, publisher, production date, and overall dimensions are unverified. No testing is applicable, and no missing components are confirmed. The reverse barcode label is only approximately legible as “S 309388.”

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