Sale 1158
Estimate$100 – $200
Provenance:
Christie's, New York, Althorp Attic Sale - Including the Spencer Carriages, Sale 5467, 7 July 2012, Lot 696 (sold as a group of eight)
Benevolent Cottages: 20 3/8 x 15 1/4 inches (sight); 23 3/4 x 18 5/8 inches (frame).
Industry and Idleness, Plate 8: 17 1/2 x 11 7/8 inches (sight), 13 3/8 x 19 inches (frame).
Industry and Idleness, Plate 10: 12 1/4 x 16 inches (sight), 13 7/8 x 17 1/2 inches (frame).
Benevolent Cottagers:
Uneven toning to sheet, some small tears at margins, moderate surface dirt and dust. Not examined outside of frame.
Industry and Idleness:
Not examined out of frame. Uneven toning, scattered areas of staining, likely from contact with water. Foxing visible at margins. Moderate surface dirt and dust.
Industry and Idleness:
Not examined out of frame. Uneven toning, scattered areas of staining, likely from contact with water. Foxing visible at margins. Moderate surface dirt and dust. Small tears at extreme edges.
Hull Summond by the King:
Not examined out of frame Image completely laid to board. Loss no greater than half an inch along lower edge in center. Horizontal tears through bottom half of image. Uneven toning, scattered areas of staining. Moderate surface dirt and dust.
Hogarth Self Portrait:
Not examined out of frame. Uneven toning throughout. Moderate surface dirt and dust. Scattered spots of discoloration most visible in margins.
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