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Midas, Transmuting all, into Paper
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James Gillray (1756-1815)
Midas, Transmuting all, into Paper
etching with hand colouring, 1797, on wove paper; together with seven etchings with hand colouring by the same hand, comprising Gregory in the Coal Hole; Gregory a 'Cock-horse; A Bouquet of the last Century; La Belle Espagnole, ou la Doublure de Madame Tallien; An Old Maid on a Journey; The Bridal-Night and The Reconciliation, on various papers, each published by H Humphrey, London, some time staining, other minor defects, otherwise in generally good condition
Sheet 355 x 470 mm. (and similar)
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Midas, Transmuting all, into Paper
etching with hand colouring, 1797, on wove paper; together with seven etchings with hand colouring by the same hand, comprising Gregory in the Coal Hole; Gregory a 'Cock-horse; A Bouquet of the last Century; La Belle Espagnole, ou la Doublure de Madame Tallien; An Old Maid on a Journey; The Bridal-Night and The Reconciliation, on various papers, each published by H Humphrey, London, some time staining, other minor defects, otherwise in generally good condition
Sheet 355 x 470 mm. (and similar)
(8)
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