Lot 33
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James McArdell (1729-1765), after Thomas Jenkins
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James McArdell (1729-1765), after Thomas Jenkins

Benjamin Hallett

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James McArdell (1729-1765), after Thomas Jenkins
Benjamin Hallett
mezzotint on laid paper, trimmed on or just outside of the plate mark
unframed
P. 16¾ x 11 13/16in. (42.5 x 30cm.)
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Lot Essay

Benjamin Hallett, a child not five years old, who under the tuition of Mr Oswald, performed on the flute at Drury Lane Theatre in 1748, for 50 nights with extraordinary skill & applause, and in the following year was able to play his part in any concert on the Violincello

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