James Gillray (British, 1757-1815) Presages of the Millenium...

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James Gillray (British, 1757-1815)

Presages of the Millenium...
Signed and inscribed in the plate "Js.Gs. desn. et fect. - Pubd. June 4th 1795 - by H. Humphrey N. 37 New Bond Street" l.l.,titled l.c.
Etching and aquatint with hand-coloring, sheet size 12 5/8 x 15 1/8 in. (32.0 x 38.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Vertical center crease, minor toning, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Collection of Professor M. Robert Des Marais, State College, Pennsylvania.

N.B. The lot is accompanied by a scholarly description of the work and letter written by Professor Des Marais.
Estimate $500-900


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