Fine Art & Decorative Works, Day 2
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, Sep 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 421
Thomas Kirby
Estimate: $600 - $900
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, 1824-1890)
Nine Drawings intended for copying on to Minton Pottery after Old Masters including Veronese and Palma, with two inscribed "Dutchess of A..", possibly for a private commission, dated "Feb.5/61", most signed with monogram "TK", six pencil and three ink and ink wash on tracing paper, 3-3/8 x 3-1/4 in. to 7-1/8 x 9-3/4 in.; matching black painted, light toning and foxing, some with creases, not removed from frames; frames with abrasions. Notes: Thomas Kirkby was an important artist and designer for the Minton Factory, although his signed work is rarely seen.. Provenance: Minton Factory Archives; Geoffrey Godden Reference Collection; Tennessee Private Collection
light toning and foxing, some with creases, not removed from frames; frames with abrasions
