Lot 373: Henry Meyer (British, 1782-1847), After Roman Maximovitch Wolkoff (Russian, b. 1773) Alexander the First, Emperor of all the Russians,

Est: $700 USD - $900 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USApril 06, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Henry Meyer (British, 1782-1847), After Roman Maximovitch Wolkoff (Russian, b. 1773)

Alexander the First, Emperor of all the Russians, published by Colnaghi & Co., Cockspur Street, London, c. 1814, the engraving depicting the tsar in half-length, dressed in military uniform, with his hand resting on a book, framed, approx. plate size 17 1/2 x 13 1/4, frame 35 x 29 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Grosvenor Prints, London. A copy of the Grosvenor receipt, which accompanies the lot, claims the engraving belonged to the estate of the 4th Baron de Saurmarez (1843-1937), who inherited it through marriage from Sir William Fowle Middleton.

Artist or Maker

Henry Hoppner Meyer

Condition Report

Not examined out of frame. Some visible creasing.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

April 06, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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