British & Continental | March 11, 2025
Tue, Mar 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 38
Collection of Thirty Four Unframed Old Master Engravings
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(18th/19th century)
Collection includes but is not limited to artists: Felicien Rops (Belgian, 1833-1898), Frederik Bouttats (Flemish, 1590-1661), Giulio Carpioni (Italian, 1613-1678), Peter Schenck (German, 1660-1711), Jakob Schmuzer (Austrian, 1733-1811), Jonathan Richardson (British, 1665-1745): a few notable works include: Cone shell - Kegelmuschel, 1761, signed and dated lower center "WB 1761", signed in ink verso "William Baillie", Captain William Baillie (Irish, 1723-1810), engraver, sheet 3-7/8 x 5 in.; reverse impression of Foulle de malades Gueris, after Claude Gillot (French,1673–1722), sheet 7-3/4 x 5 in.; Miss Eyre, 1771, Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, 1728–1815), engraver, after Richard Cosway, (British, 1742–1821), plate 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in.; two works by Giulio Carpioni (Italian, 1613-1678), engraver, Matteo Cadorin, publisher, both sheets approximately 5-1/4 x 18-1/4 in.; Monsr. Vestris Junr. in the favorite Ballet (call'd) Les amans surpris, 1781, after James Roberts, J. Thornthwaite, engraver, sheet 6-1/2 x 4 in.
Provenance: Estate of Thomas D. Dossett; by descent in family
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Estate of Thomas D. Dossett; by descent in family
"Cone shell" hinged at left edge with toning, staining, discoloration, "reverse impression" laid on paper, trimmed; "Vestris" trimmed and laid on paper, foxing, staining, almost all either hinged at edges or corners, or laid down on paper, many trimmed to plate, pencil and ink inscriptions from collectors, tears, staining, foxing, toning, creases
