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Butler, T.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- [Portraits of Race Horses with their Pedigrees, Achievements, etc.] London: T. Butler, ca. 1747–1753
- paper, ink, leather
Oblong folio (13 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.; 337 x 464 mm). 24 engraved and etched plates after Thomas Spencer and others by H. Roberts and others; foxing, a number with neatly repaired tears and marginal reinforcement. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards; rebacked, extremities worn.
Literature
Lane, British Racing Prints 168; Siltzer, British Sporting Prints 389; Sparrow, British Sporting Artists 77
Condition
Oblong folio (13 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.; 337 x 464 mm). 24 engraved and etched plates after Thomas Spencer and others by H. Roberts and others; foxing, a number with neatly repaired tears and marginal reinforcement. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards; rebacked, extremities worn.
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.
Catalogue Note
A SCARCE SERIES OF ENGLISH EQUESTRIAN PORTRAITS. The subjects of the plates are Fox, Squirril, Sebbury, Brokelsby Betty, Volunteer, Othello, Starling, Crab. Bay Bolten, Lath, Basto, Carlisle, Second, Young Cartouche, Spanking Roger, Bonny Black, Bal'd Charlotte, Creeping Molly, Lamprie, Childers, Fearnought, Conqueror, Old Scar, and Old Cartouche.