James Gillray (British, 1757-1815) Elements of Skateing /A Set of Four Framed Prints

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James Gillray (British, 1757-1815)

Elements of Skateing/A Set of Four Framed Prints
Titled l.l. and l.c., inscribed "London, Published November 24th, 1805 by H. Humphrey 24 St. James's Street" in the plates l.r.
Etching and aquatint with hand-coloring, sight sizes 9 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (24.7 x 34.9 cm).
Condition: Foxing and staining, not examined out of frames.
The property of Carol J. Ferranti
Estimate $200-400

Individual scenes are titled Attitude is Everything, A Fundamental Error in the Art of Skaiting, Making the Most of a Passing Friend in a Case of Emergency, and A Consequence of going before the Wind.


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