Sold for £1,116
Estimated at £300 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Jemmy's Return: one impression has hand-colouring, is trimmed to, or within the image, and has a few white spots in the upper image; one of the two further impressions has thread margins and is mounted on a card support, the other impression has several tears within the image, a central vertical and horizontal crease, dam-staining and small areas of loss just inside the image. Jemmy's Farewell: one impression has hand-colouring, thread margins, several worm-holes outside the image, and one inside the image; of the two remaining impressions one is trimmed to the image and publisher's details, and the other has the remains of thread margins, and several worm-holes in the image; The Rival Milleners has been trimmed on the platemark and has two small areas of loss in the upper image, with adjacent tears; Jack In His Element has wide margins with several tears and creases; Yo Heave Ho has hand-colouring, is trimmed on the platemark, and has several short tears just inside the image or text; Three Poor Mariners: hand-colouring, wide margins on three sides; the duplicate impression has narrow margins with several areas of loss, one tear inside the right image, and a small area of loss in the upper right corner of the image; The Lucky Escape of Jolly Carpenter: wide margins with two short tears, one fold in the upper image; The Neglected Tar: thread margins, a small area of loss just inside the platemark, and outside the image, damp-staining in title-field; the duplicate impressions of The Neglected Tar has wide margins, with one short tear, just inside the lower platemark.
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