- 762
English School, 19th Century
Estimate
700 - 1,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- English School, 19th century
- Three Illustrations to William Cowper's The Diverting History of John Gilpin Shewing how he went Farther than he intended, and came safe Home again
- each inscribed with a caption below the sheet
- pen and ink on paper, three sheets mounted to blue paper
- the first: 3 by 6 5/8 in.; 7.6 by 16.8 cm
- the second: 4 1/4 by 6 1/2 in.; 10.8 by 16.5 cm
Together with CONTINENTAL SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY, A Microscope, indistinctly inscribed Microscpic dd notunal / Madrid Juni 1870 / Max de Roller lower right, watercolor and pen and ink and pencil on paper, sight: 15 1/4 by 11 in. AND ENGLISH SCHOOL, 20TH CENTURY, Two Women on Mules, aquatint with hand-coloring, sight: 17 7/8 by 21 5/8 in. 3 works.
Condition
ENGLISH SCHOOL, Three Annecdotal Subjects:
Not examined out of the frame. Three sheets of paper, each mounted onto blue paper. Each with surface dirt; fading; rippling and handling creases. Framed and ready to hang.
CONTINENTAL SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY A Microscope:
Not examined out of the frame. In overall good condition aside from fading, light toning, acidic mat and surface dirt. Framed and ready to hang.
English School, Late 19th/Early 20th C, Two Women on Mules:
Not examined out of the frame. In overall good condition aside from fading and surface dirt. Framed and ready to hang.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.