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Lot 2439
WHALING HISTORICAL PRINT
Estimate: $50 - $80
Sold for
$200
Sold Price includes BP
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| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
WHALING HISTORICAL PRINT, hand-colored aquatint, after William J. Huggins (United Kingdom, 1781-1845), fully titled South Sea Whale Fishery. A Representation of Boats attacking a Sperm Whale from descriptions given by experienced Masters and Officers in the South Sea Fishery. Title lettering flanking a rendering of a sperm whale. Also inscribed in margin "Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to his Majesty, and Published at 105, Leadenhall Street. London. 1834." and "Engraved by E. Duncan". Unframed.
Probably a later 19th century strike.
22 1/2" x 30 1/2".
Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.
Very good condition with some smudges and 1 1/2" tear from lower edge.
Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.
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