Sold for:
$382
$382
Cruikshank, George (1792-1878), Sketch of the Head of a Laughing Man, pen and ink, watercolor and gouache on paper, the man with gray hair, with ink title "Begone dull care, Mirth admit one of thy crew, How I love to laugh," and with signature below, oval format, paper size 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. , framed, (laid down). Note: For a suggestion of possible inspiration to Cruikshank in making this sketch, see the engraved frontis of lot 265, Cruikshank's copy of Hone's Ancient Mysteries . . . . . This engraving depicts a smiling reveler, after Goltzius.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-11-18
