28th Apr, 2010 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)

 
  Lot 33
 

33

[M] 'SIR SAMUEL HOOD, K.B.K.S.F.'<br/>published by...

'SIR SAMUEL HOOD, K.B.K.S.F.'
published by Charles Turner (1774-1857) after Downman, mezzotint on laid paper, with wide margins, spotting and one unobtrusive handling crease in the upper left image corner of the image, published by George Andrews, London, 1806. 355 x 255mm.; together with five further half-length mezzotint portraits of Sir George Murray, K.C.B., Vice Admiral of the Red by W. Say after C. Woolcott; Lord Gambier by G. Clint after Sir William Beechey R.A.; Vice Admiral Sir Edward Codrington by C. Turner after Sir Thomas Lawrence; Robert Viscount Sackville; Sir Harry Neale Bart by C. Turner after M. Brown, various conditions
(6)

Sold for £186
Estimated at £250 - £350

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Sir George Murray: spotting in the image, wide margins. Lord Gambier: spotting in the image, wide margins. Edward Codrington: wide margins, light-staining, rubbing in the image. Viscount Robert Sackville: this is a proof before letters; wide margins, spotting in the image, a pale stain in the upper left plate and margin, but well outside the image. Sir Harry Neale Bart: thread margins on three sides, trimmed within the lower platemark, a rub mark in the lower image.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. 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 Charles Miller Ltd 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.

 
'SIR SAMUEL HOOD, K.B.K.S.F.'
published by Charles Turner (1774-1857) after Downman, mezzotint on laid paper, with wide margins, spotting and one unobtrusive handling crease in the upper left image corner of the image, published by George Andrews, London, 1806. 355 x 255mm.; together with five further half-length mezzotint portraits of Sir George Murray, K.C.B., Vice Admiral of the Red by W. Say after C. Woolcott; Lord Gambier by G. Clint after Sir William Beechey R.A.; Vice Admiral Sir Edward Codrington by C. Turner after Sir Thomas Lawrence; Robert Viscount Sackville; Sir Harry Neale Bart by C. Turner after M. Brown, various conditions
(6)
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