8th May, 2025 10:00
Asian, Indian & Islamic Art
480
Edward Harding (British, 1755-1840)
collection of coloured engravings from 'Costume of the Russian Empire', London, 1811, printed by Thomas Bensley for John Stockdale, 27.5cm x 20cm; together with a file of research on the work (7)
Notes: Harding was the librarian to Queen Charlotte (wife of King George III)
Emmanuel College, Cambridge: https://www.emma.cam.ac.uk/members/blog/?id=563
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery: https://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/blog/the-james-dunn-collection-by-dr-cynthia-johnston-costume-of-the-russian-empire/
Sold for £40
Estimated at £100 - £200
Edward Harding (British, 1755-1840)
collection of coloured engravings from 'Costume of the Russian Empire', London, 1811, printed by Thomas Bensley for John Stockdale, 27.5cm x 20cm; together with a file of research on the work (7)
Notes: Harding was the librarian to Queen Charlotte (wife of King George III)
Emmanuel College, Cambridge: https://www.emma.cam.ac.uk/members/blog/?id=563
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery: https://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/blog/the-james-dunn-collection-by-dr-cynthia-johnston-costume-of-the-russian-empire/
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Auction: Asian, Indian & Islamic Art, 8th May, 2025
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