Fine Jewelry, Sporting Arts, Asian Works, Fine & Decorative Works
Fri, Jul 11, 2014 06:30PM EDT - Sun, Jul 13, 2014 06:30PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 338
John Leech
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
(British, 1817-1864)
Seven satirical sporting illustrations for Surtees, Robert Smith, [Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds], 1865, or [Handley Cross], 1843; "Who am I. I'm Mistress of this ere ouse-and this is the young Squire.", Madame de Normanville and the Squire." Mrs. Somerville Thinks Beldon Hall Will Do.", "Mr. Romford at Dalberry Lees.", "This is a pretty present for a master of hounds to receive.", from [Mr Facey Rumford's Hounds], opposite pages 6, 64, 84, 194, 210 and "Mr. Jorrocks wants twenty.", "Mr. Jorrock's-'Come hup!-you ugly Beast!" from [Handley Cross], opposite pages 422, 106, watercolor and pencil on paper, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 in. with one vertical; matching gilt wood frames, floated, some toning and some with light foxing, creases and handling grime; frames with some abrasions. Provenance: The Estate of the late John and Martha Daniels, Camden, South Carolina
floated, some toning and some with light foxing, creases and handling grime; frames with some abrasions
