24th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Cruikshank family. Collection of caricatures, 19th century, etchings, all hand-coloured except item 5, all mounted, many also framed and glazed (not examined out of frames), and comprising:
1) Cruikshank (Isaac, 1764-1811). Irish Volunteers advancing at the Seige [sic] of Dublin, [London:] T. Tegg, c.1800-10, 244 x 350 mm,
2) ibid. Dreadful Fears of Invasion, [London]: T. Williamson, 1803, 288 x 216 mm, transverse tear through imprint (recent attempted tape-repair verso),
3) Cruikshank (Isaac Robert, known as Robert, 1789-1856). Mathew-orama for 1825, or "My Memorandum Book" make every body comfortable, "that's my way", London: G. Humphrey, April 1825, etching with aquatint, depicting actor Charles Mathew in the various guises of his 'Monopolylogue', framed, mount aperture 300 x 380 mm,
4) ibid. A Beau-Clerk for a Banking-Concern, London: G. Humphrey, 1825, depicting Mrs Coutts handing a cheque to Lord Burford, framed, mount aperture 257 x 355 mm, a few closed tears to edges extending into frames but not image,
5) ibid, A Steward at C Sea in a Vain Tempest! or, Gaining the Point of Matrimony in spite of Squalls, London: Sidebethem [Sidebotham], 1819, 242 x 345 mm,
6) Cruikshank (George, 1792-1878). Coriolanus addressing the Plebeians, London: G. Humphrey, 1820, depicting George IV (the former Prince Regent) as Coriolanus, framed, mount aperture 218 x 294 mm,
7) ibid. Back & Front View of the Ladies Fancy-Man, Paddy Carey. This Brazen Image was erected by the Ladies in honor of Paddy Carey O'Killus, Esq. their Man O'Metal!!!, London: J. Fairburn, 1822, on Richard Westmacott's statue of Achilles erected in honour of the Duke of Wellington, 235 x 335 mm,
8) The Root of the King's Evil, London: Thomas McLean, 1835, 282 x 375 mm, marginal spotting and tears (qty: 8)
BM Satires 10081 (Irish Volunteers), 10049 (Dreadful Fears), 14877 (Mathew-orama), 14874 (A Beau-Clerk), 13386 (A Steward), 13677 (Coriolanus), 14376 (This Brazen Image), 13503 (The Root).
Sold for £800
Estimated at £100 - £200
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts including The Library, Cameras and Picture Collection of Eric Hosking, 24th Nov, 2021
To include the Library, Pictures and Camera Collection of Eric Hosking OBE Hon. FRPS FBIPP (1909-1991). Eric Hosking is a name which will require little introduction for ornithology enthusiasts. The first professional bird photographer, he photographed over 1,800 species, and his pictures have appeared in some 1,000 books, including the popular New Naturalist series, of which he was photographic editor. To complement his library, Eric Hosking also built a fine collection of pictures by leading 20th century wildlife artists including Archibald Thorburn, Keith Shackleton and C. F. Tunnicliffe. The sale of his photographic equipment provides an unmissable opportunity to own a remarkable array of high-quality cameras, lenses and other apparatus by manufacturers including Contarex, Hasselblad and Zeiss, and will give skilled users the chance of recreating his photographic feats.
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