A Weddell Seal and Cub; and A Weddell Seal about to dive
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Herbert George Ponting (1871-1935)
A Weddell Seal and Cub; and A Weddell Seal about to dive
both inscribed with titles on the reverse the second inscribed 'Seals little too dark' on the reverse, both stamped 'HERBERT G. PONTING, F.R.G.S./copyright' and 'PHOTOGRAH BY HERBERT G. PONTING, F.R.G.S BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. 1910.' on the reverse, the first numbered 'A. 46/6551', the second numbered '234/9369' on the reverse
silver gelatin prints
10.5/8 x 17¾in. (27 x 45.1cm.)
12 x 18in. (30.6 x 45.7cm.) (2)
A Weddell Seal and Cub; and A Weddell Seal about to dive
both inscribed with titles on the reverse the second inscribed 'Seals little too dark' on the reverse, both stamped 'HERBERT G. PONTING, F.R.G.S./copyright' and 'PHOTOGRAH BY HERBERT G. PONTING, F.R.G.S BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. 1910.' on the reverse, the first numbered 'A. 46/6551', the second numbered '234/9369' on the reverse
silver gelatin prints
10.5/8 x 17¾in. (27 x 45.1cm.)
12 x 18in. (30.6 x 45.7cm.) (2)
Provenance
Thomas Baker McLeroth, Ponting's executor, and by descent.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.