james-gillray-br-1756-1815-three-etchings
Lot 134
James Gillray (Br., 1756 - 1815), Three Etchings
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
All colored, the first "Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland," published March 16, 1798 by Hannah Humphrey, on wove paper watermarked "J. Rose 1799." A uniformed William Pitt contemplates a rebellious Ireland. With wooden frame, mat burn, some stains, unframed (14.5 x 16.5 in.); the second "Bruin in his Boat - or - The Manager in Distress," published June 20, 1806 by Hannah Humphrey. With gilt wood frame. Some stains, pencil notations and tape residue en verso, unframed (11.75 x 15 in. ); the third "True Reform of Parliament, i.e. Patriots Lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace Yard," published June 14, 1809 by Hannah Humphrey. With wooden frame, spots of tape residue en verso, unframed, (12.25 x 17 in.).

These Prints are of William Pitt the Younger, Prime Minister and Son of Lord Chatham, for whom Chatham County is Named. The Collection of Daisy Wade Bridges of Charlotte, NC

$400 - 600