Indian interest - Franz Balthazar Solvyns, (1760-1824) - Set of nineteen early 19th century Indian prints of vessels, probably taken from 'Pleasure Boats and Boats of Landing', comprising:
Framed set of six (all Section 8th): No. 11 A Tow Boat; A Budgerow; No. 7 A Jellee-A Dingee; No. 13 A Gudwaree; No. 2 A Feal Chara; A Gunga
Framed set of four: Section 8th No. 1 A Pinnace; Section 9th No. 5 A Pettooa; No. 11 A Bangles; No. 3 A Sloop
Unframed mounted set of nine (all Section 9th, some a/f): No. 9 An Aga Cha; No. 15 A Pulwar; No. 12 A Wolack; No. 17 A Iet Dingee; No. 6 A Burr; No. 14 A Balaum; No. 8 A Kautry; No. 7(?) A Pataily; and No. 10 A Siringee,
Each image size 24.5cm x 36.5cm, the first two sets framed and glazed, (19)
The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, holds an unillustrated inventory (PAI2514) of thirty-two illustrations by Solvyns which appear to include the nineteen in the current offering.
Sold for £220
Indian interest - Franz Balthazar Solvyns, (1760-1824) - Set of nineteen early 19th century Indian prints of vessels, probably taken from 'Pleasure Boats and Boats of Landing', comprising:
Framed set of six (all Section 8th): No. 11 A Tow Boat; A Budgerow; No. 7 A Jellee-A Dingee; No. 13 A Gudwaree; No. 2 A Feal Chara; A Gunga
Framed set of four: Section 8th No. 1 A Pinnace; Section 9th No. 5 A Pettooa; No. 11 A Bangles; No. 3 A Sloop
Unframed mounted set of nine (all Section 9th, some a/f): No. 9 An Aga Cha; No. 15 A Pulwar; No. 12 A Wolack; No. 17 A Iet Dingee; No. 6 A Burr; No. 14 A Balaum; No. 8 A Kautry; No. 7(?) A Pataily; and No. 10 A Siringee,
Each image size 24.5cm x 36.5cm, the first two sets framed and glazed, (19)
The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, holds an unillustrated inventory (PAI2514) of thirty-two illustrations by Solvyns which appear to include the nineteen in the current offering.
Auction: Winter Specialist Sale, 7th Dec, 2023
Our Winter Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware, Collector Items, Wines, and Spirits.
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