- 106
Cook, Captain James--Webber, John
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- 'A View in Oheitepeha Bay, in the Island of Otaheite', and 'Boats of the Friendly Islands', (London: Boydell & Co., 1809)
- Paper
Two hand-coloured aquatints, (each approximately 310 x 435mm.), mounted, framed and glazed, a few repaired tears to margins (not affecting images), minor spotting
Literature
Abbey, Travel 595 (nos. 2 and 5)
Condition
Not examined out of their frames.
"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
Two plates from Webber's Views in the South Seas. Webber was Captain Cook's draftsman aboard the Resolution on Cook's last voyage from 1776 to 1780. Between 1788 and 1792 Webber etched sixteen Pacific and East Indies views which were published posthumously by Boydell.