23rd Sep, 2024 11:00
The House & Garden Sale
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A collection of three architectural prints
Consisting of Thomas White (c1730-c1775) after John Wolfe, the northeast front of Witham designed by Robert Adam, an engraving from Vitruvius Britannicus or The British Architect, 27cm x 71cm; together with two architectural elevations of Blenheim, the first of the front of of the house towards the gardens, an etching taken from a book, 47cm x 67.5cm, the second a further print of the front of Blenheim House, a later etching after Colin Campbell from Vitruvius Britannicus, 37.5cm x 77cm.
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Sold for £500
Estimated at £100 - £300
Consisting of Thomas White (c1730-c1775) after John Wolfe, the northeast front of Witham designed by Robert Adam, an engraving from Vitruvius Britannicus or The British Architect, 27cm x 71cm; together with two architectural elevations of Blenheim, the first of the front of of the house towards the gardens, an etching taken from a book, 47cm x 67.5cm, the second a further print of the front of Blenheim House, a later etching after Colin Campbell from Vitruvius Britannicus, 37.5cm x 77cm.
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The Thomas White with toning along the creased folds, some warping to the paper, and minor foxing notable particularly in the upper portion of the print. The first etching with a loss to the lower right, later redrawn in pen and ink, with some foxing across the paper and some creasing. The second etching in generally good condition, with notable surface dirt to the glaze.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 23rd Sep, 2024
To include Fine Decorative Furniture, Paintings, Works of Art and Garden Ornament
Viewing
Friday 20 September
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 21 September
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 22 September
10:00 - 15:00
