Lot 170: Four prints by Anthony Cardon, after Henry Singleton (1766-1839), depicting the final events at the siege of Seringapatam, the death of Tipu Sultan, and the surrender of his sons London, A. Cardon & Messrs. Schiavonetti, October 1801 and August 1802

Four prints by Anthony Cardon, after Henry Singleton (1766-1839), depicting the final events at the siege of Seringapatam, the death of Tipu Sultan, and the surrender of his sons London, A. Cardon & Messrs. Schiavonetti, October 1801 and August 1802
hand-coloured engravings, the subjects comprising: The Assault and Taking of Seringapatam; The Last Effort and Fall of Tippoo Sultaun; The Body of Tippoo Sultaun Recognised by his Family; The Surrender of Two Sons of Tippoo Sultaun, each scene with the title and a brief description in French and English below, and a dedication to King George III, the backboards of two prints with contemporary keys to the persons depicted, framed each 590 x 680 mm. (sheet)(4)