- 165
Tahiti
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- To the Treasurer & Directors of the London Missionary Society, this Print representing the Cession of the District of Matavai in the Island of Otaheite to Captain James Wilson for the use of the Missionaries sent thither by that Society in the Ship Duff, is most respectfully dedicated. London: W. Jeffryes & Co., Jany 1, 1803
Large engraved print (visible area 580 x 750mm.), by F. Bartolozzi after Robert Smirke, coloured by hand, framed and glazed (770 x 930mm.)
Condition
the condition of the lot is as described in the catalogue description, where appropriate
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"The reports of Cook, Wallis and others about the inhabitants of the islands of the South Seas stirred interest among various Christian denominations in converting these natives to Christianity. The London Missionary Society was formed in 1795 to raise funds to send missionaries into the field. The ship Duff was purchased and placed under the command of the deeply religious Captain Wilson, a veteran of the battles of Bunker Hill and Long Island, who was instructed to transport the missionaries to the Polynesian islands... A settlement of twenty-five people was formed in Tahiti, but was forced to remove to Australia due to the civil wars" (Hill (2004), 727 footnote).