£100 - £200
WILLIAM PETHER (1738-1821) AFTER JOSEPH WRIGHT OF DERBY, ARA (1934-1797) THREE PERSONS VIEWING THE GLADIATOR BY CANDLELIGHT mezzotint, third state of three, trimmed to within platemark, published by the engraver July 10th 1769, 49 x 59.5cm
Old closed tears, loss and stains, long undisturbed in the present Hogarth frame, no extensive loss and an acceptable example of this very famous candlelit image, the faults reflected in modest estimate
Fees apply to the hammer price:
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24% inc VAT*
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25.8% inc VAT*
