28th Apr, 2010 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)

 
  Lot 37
 

37

[M] 'NEPTUNE DRAWN BY SEA HORSES, AND PRECEDED BY...

'NEPTUNE DRAWN BY SEA HORSES, AND PRECEDED BY TRITONS BEARING EMBLEMATIC DEVICES, SUPPORTING HIS FAVOURITE SON ADMIRAL LORD NELSON, IN HIS LAST MOMENTS'
published by Stampa & Son, mezzotint and engraving with original hand-colouring, on wove paper, trimmed within the platemark, slight loss within the title field, two water stains in the upper image, one tear just inside the lower image, mounted on a card support, London, 1806. 240 x 350mm.; together with two hand-coloured mezzotint portraits of Baron Nelson of the Nile, and of Burnham Thorpe in the County of Norfolk; and Admiral Lord Viscount Duncan, both published by Laurie and Whittle, various conditions
(3)

Sold for £558
Estimated at £200 - £300

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Nelson: has been trimmed to, or just within the platemark. It has a horizontal fold through the lower image, and a short tear inside the upper left image, mounted on a paper support. Lord Duncan: narrow margins, light-staining and a few unobtrusive areas of rubbing.

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.

 
'NEPTUNE DRAWN BY SEA HORSES, AND PRECEDED BY TRITONS BEARING EMBLEMATIC DEVICES, SUPPORTING HIS FAVOURITE SON ADMIRAL LORD NELSON, IN HIS LAST MOMENTS'
published by Stampa & Son, mezzotint and engraving with original hand-colouring, on wove paper, trimmed within the platemark, slight loss within the title field, two water stains in the upper image, one tear just inside the lower image, mounted on a card support, London, 1806. 240 x 350mm.; together with two hand-coloured mezzotint portraits of Baron Nelson of the Nile, and of Burnham Thorpe in the County of Norfolk; and Admiral Lord Viscount Duncan, both published by Laurie and Whittle, various conditions
(3)
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