Sold for £521
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Gallant Nelson: both impressions have been mounted on card supports. One has been trimmed to the platemark. Both have light-staining. Admiral Duncan: mounted on a card support, trimmed to the platemark, areas of rubbing and a pink stain in the upper image. The Death of Captain Alexander Hood has wide margins, with spotting throughout. There are handling creases, short tears and water-staining in the lower title field. Captain Faulkner has been trimmed to the platemark and mounted on a paper support. There are several grey ink stains in the centre of the image. The Ambuscade: trimmed on, or within, the platemark, with some loss in the title field, a long tear in the left image, mounted on a paper support.
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.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted), 28th Apr, 2010