British & Continental | March 11, 2025
Tue, Mar 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 132
Twelve Mezzotints of Illustrious Persons
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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, 18th century)
Thomas Birch's compilation of biographies from The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, (1743-1752), John & Paul Knapton, publisher, Jacobus Houbraken, engraver, largest sight 15-7/8 x 9-1/2 in.; miscellaneous print frames, largest 18 x 11-1/2 x 1 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: Hubert-François Gravelot was responsible for the ornamental surrounds, which were engraved first.
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Private Collection
not examined out of frames, various levels of toning, some with minimal foxing and abraded ink; frames with wear and abrasions
