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January Jewels: Fine Art & Luxury Goods

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 11:00AM EST
Lot 51

9 Sir William Hamilton Greek Vase Engravings

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$500,000 $25,000
$1,000,000 $50,000
$10,000,000 $100,000
Sir William Hamilton (British, 1730-1803). Group of nine engravings on paper depicting the Greek myths or scenes from ancient vases.

Possibly from the book "Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies but chiefly in the neighbourhood of Naples during the course of the years MDCCLXXXIX. and MDCCLXXXX. now in the possession of Sir Wm. Hamilton ... with remarks on each vase by the collector." (Naples: Wm. Tischbein, 1791-1795).

(Each) Sheet; height: 19 3/4 in x width: 14 3/4 in.

Condition

All sheets are toned with discoloration, networks of foxing, and staining throughout. Some prints have minor tearing, creasing, and handle marks along the edges. There is undulation to the sheets. There is slight discoloration along the perimeters of the images. None of the prints are framed.

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