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(updated Tue May 30 17:11:07 2017 E.S.T.)

Lot No. 126

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Thomas Brooks (After)

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    (A Pair) "The Departure (Launch Of Lifeboat)" As Engraved By F. Stackpole And "The Return. (Saved From The Wreck)", As Engraved By Frederick Hunter

    engravings wtih roulette,, c. 1871, , , Published by Brooks & Son, 17, Great Portland Street, London and in New York by Fishel, Adler & Schwartz, 94 Fulton St.

  • Condition: In generally fair condition. There are minor scratches and abrasions on the images and some discoloration in the margins. Please look at very large blowups for condition. Vintage frames in very good condition,
  • Sheet: aprox. 26 by 40 in. (65 x 100 cm.)
  • Plate: Image sizes approximately 18 7/8 x 35 1/8
  • Framing: offered in period frames which have been upgraded with museum matting and wrapped linen liners, with museum glass on one (original bubble glass on the other).
  • Note: Engraved by F. Stackpole and Frederick Hunter after the paintings by Thos. Brooks. Subtitles read "Launching the Life Boat" etc. and "All the helpless are safe" etc. and are related to the events surrounding dramatic shipwrecks off the coast of England.
Estimates*
US $
Euro
UK pound
Swiss Fr
300-500
273-455
246-410
303-505

* Estimates do not include 25% buyer's premium (see Terms and Conditions). NR means no reserve (minimum bid $50 unless otherwise posted). Estimates in other currencies based on conversion rates of Euro: 0.91 , British Pound 0.82, Swiss Fr 1.01. All conversion values are approximate with the final cost determined in dollars.
workcode: tb-2001c-101