British & Continental Auction | June 26, 2024
Wed, Jun 26, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 23
Three Rare Drawings by William Daniell after George Dance
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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, 1769-1837)
Three preparatory sketches (in reverse) of two sculptors and one architect for etchings after the portraits by George Dance for his book, A series of portraits drawn by George Dance, Esq., and engraved by Wm. Daniell, London, circa 1808-1814, including William Tyler, R.A., sculptor, inscribed "Tyler"; Thomas Hardwick, architect, inscribed "T. Hardwick"; and Joseph Wilton, R.A., sculptor, inscribed "J. Wilton", each pencil on thin paper mounted to laid paper watermarked and dated MDCCCX", 9-1/2 x 7-3/8 in. (21.59 x 16.83 cm.), largest sheet mount, 10-3/8 x 8-1/8 in.; unframed, sheets hinged to mat board mount with French mats, largest 15-1/2 x 13-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: Daniell was an engraver of George Dance (1741-1825) portraits. These were preliminarily sketched for that purpose. For a similar lot see: Christie's South Kensington, October 15, 2009, Lot 64, two sold for $6,001.
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Private Collection
each with notes in the bottom margin of the paper mount, some toning. small tears, handling grime, points of light foxing, and stains
