Lot 168
  • 168

After James Seymour

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • After James Seymour
  • Hunting Scenes; Coursing at Ashdown Park
  • Engravings
  • Plate (Hunting Scenes): each circa 155 by 262mm; 6 1/8 by 10 3/8 in
  • Plate (Coursing Meeting): circa 500 by 1090mm; 19 5/8 by 43in
A set of five engravings with hand-colouring, mid-18th century, engraved by W. Cannon, together with a print after Stephen Pearce's Coursing at Ashdown Park, published 1872

Condition

The Hunting Scenes with margins, paper discoloration, water-(?) and light-staining, scattered fox marks, unexamined out of frames, the Coursing Meeting with severe water- and light-staining, three thick bands of paper discoloration running vertically through the image, large scattered foxing, a vertical tear in left section of the image, unexamined out of frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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