$4,113
Group of Six Doctor Syntax Related Items, England, early 19th century, including three books: The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque: A Poem, by William Combe, fifth edition, publisher and date unknown; The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation: A Poem., by William Combe, second edition, published by R. Ackermann London 1820; The Third Tour of Doctor Syntax, In search of a Wife: A Poem, by William Combe, published by Rudolph Ackermann, date unknown, all three with hand- colored etchings by Rowlandson; a framed hand-colored etching titled Doctor Syntax Stopt by Highwaymen, by Rowlandson, published by Rudolph Ackermann, date unknown, 4 3/4 x 7 3/4 in., (sight); two Staffordshire pottery figural groups one titled Doctor Syntax Stopped by Highwaymen, and one with the figure of Dr. Syntax riding on the back of a woman; and a small cylindrical porcelain vessel with a polychrome enameled scene showing Dr. Syntax with two gentlemen on one side and a floral bouquet on the other, (repairs to highwaymen group), ht. 8 5/8, 3 7/8, 3 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-11-04
