Fine Prints and Photography Online Auction

March 09, 2017

LOT 97

Lot 97

Canadian (19th Century)

Canadian (19th Century)
Lot 97 Details
Canadian (19th Century)

COLLECTION OF TWELVE 19TH CENTURY VIEWS OF TORONTO BY VARIOUS ARTISTS:

Twelve handcoloured engravings including:

After Mr. T. Young, (From a sketch made in that year), View of King-Street East, Toronto, In 1834, hand- coloured engraving, published in the Canadian Illustrated News, 1878;

After Michael Hannaford, From a sketch, Toronto) York in 1813, from the Block House, East of the Don, published 1878. Unframed.

After William Henry Bartlett, (Adapted from Bartlett’s sketch in “Canadian Scenery.”), The Fish Market, York, in 1830. Handcoloured steel engraving. Published 1878. Unframed.

Unknown artist, (from a sketch by Sir Peregrine Maitland, when Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada.), Toronto Harbour in 1820, published in 1878. Unframed.

Unknown Canadian, (From a drawing in the possession of Dr. Scadding, Toronto), York in 1803. Published in 1878.

After F.M. Bell-Smith, Toronto: Summer Races on the Newmarket Track, signed in plate F.M. Bellsmith, published 1875;

Unknown Canadian, Reproduction (from an original drawing, in the possession of Dr. Henry Scadding, Toronto), Toronto Harbour in 1793, published in 1878;

William Henry Bartlett, engraved by E.J. Roberts, Toronto. Unframed.

E.J. Roberts, Fish Market Toronto, handcoloured engraving, published by Geo Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane 1841;

Unknown, Handcoloured engraving, Mansion of Chief Justice Campbell, Duke Street;

Unknown, Masonic Hall (now demolished) handcoloured engraving;

Unknown, Merchants Exchange, Toronto, Canada, published in 1855
Various sizes 8" x 8.75" — 20.3 x 22.2 cm.; 8" x 8.75" — 20.3 x 22.2 cm.; 8" x 8.75" — 20.3 x 22.2 cm.; 8" x 8.75" — 20.3 x 22.2 cm.; 8" x 8.75" — 20.3 x 22.2 cm.; 7" x 9.75" — 17.8 x 24.8 cm.; 6" x 8.5" — 15.2 x 21.6 cm.; 6" x 8.5" — 15.2 x 21.6 cm.; 6.75" x 7.75" — 17.1 x 19.7 cm.; 6.5" x 7" — 16.5 x 17.8 cm.; 6.5" x 5" — 16.5 x 12.7 cm.; 5.5" x 6.5" — 14 x 16.5 cm.

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $540
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Provenance:

Prominent Collection, Canada

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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