AFTER WILLIAM JOHN HIGGINS (British, 1781-1845) “SOUTH SEA WHALE FISHERY

AFTER WILLIAM JOHN HIGGINS (British, 1781-1845) “SOUTH SEA WHALE FISHERY – A BOAT DESTROY’D BY A WOUNDED WHALE”. Engraving by T. Sutherland. Scene shows a whaling boat cut in half by a sperm whale with other boats in the whaling process. A large whaling ship is behind. Wide legend indicating that title and descriptive caption. Published London, January 1, 1825 by W. J. Higgins. Housed in a silver gilt molded wood frame. Appears to be a later reprint. SIZE: Image: 13-3/4” x 19-1/2”. Sight: 16-1/4” x 22-1/4”. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. CONDITION: All over foxing, no tears or rips, a few minor scratches. Otherwise good. 9-29698 (200-300)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1109	$0.00	AFTER WILLIAM JOHN HIGGINS (British, 1781-1845) “SOUTH SEA WHALE FISHERY – A BOAT DESTROY’D BY A WOUNDED WHALE”. Engraving by T. Sutherland. Scene shows a whaling boat cut in half by a sperm whale with other boats in the whaling process. A large whaling ship is behind. Wide legend indicating that title and descriptive caption. Published London, January 1, 1825 by W. J. Higgins. Housed in a silver gilt molded wood frame. Appears to be a later reprint. SIZE: Image: 13-3/4” x 19-1/2”. Sight: 16-1/4” x 22-1/4”. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. CONDITION: All over foxing, no tears or rips, a few minor scratches. Otherwise good. 9-29698 (200-300) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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