The February 2022 Auctions: Day 2
Fri, Feb 25, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 1042
JAMES GILLRAY (BRITISH, 1756-1815) HAND TINTED ETCHING ON PAPER, 1805, H 14.25", W 10", "UNCORKING OLD SHERRY"
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $400 | $50 |
| $900 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $150,000 | $10,000 |
An 1805 hand-tinted etching caricature on paper titled "Uncorking Old Sherry" by James Gillray. Depicting a commentary of William Pitt, statesman and later British prime minister, facing bottles containing heads of his most well-known opposition leaders. Published March 10th 1805 by H. Humphrey St. James's Street London. Board measures H 15"x L 10.5". Not framed. Gifted to the consignor upon descent.
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