20th May, 2021 11:30
The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction
THE ELEMENTS OF SKATEING, AFTER JAMES GILRAY (English, 1756-1815)
THE ELEMENTS OF SKATEING,
AFTER JAMES GILRAY (English, 1756-1815),
set of four satirical hand coloured engravings, titled 'Attitude! Attitude is everything!', 'Making the most of a passing friend...', 'The Consequence of going before the wind.', and 'A Fundamental error in the art of skating'
London, published November 24th 1805 by H. Humphrey 27 St. James'
each printed plate approximately 25cm x 35cm
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Sold for £60
Estimated at £100 - £200
Condition Report
Condition good to fair.
Wear and discolouration as per age.
Crease to bottom left corner running through each.
Subject to one or two tears, as well as some small stains, all of which is now available in additional images.
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