$74
Kay, John (1742-1826) Mr Thomas Blair, Late of the Stamp Office, Edinburgh, 1792. Small etching of Blair, a little person who lived in Scotland in the late 18th century; printed on wove paper, engraved by Kay, the prolific Scottish caricaturist; mounted in an old frame (with no glass, held together with tape) reverse mat burn to the print, foxing, marginal water stains, 7 x 4 3/4 in. Estimate $100-150 frame is 9 1/4" x 7 1/4", with the image size being 3 3/4" x 2". The frame itself is made of bird's-eye maple. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-04-04
