Furniture, Works of Art, Arms & Armour - 06 Apr 2016
After Samuel Howitt (1765-1822). Six handcoloured aquatints from the Oriental Field Sport Series
After Samuel Howitt (1765-1822). Six handcoloured aquatints from the Oriental Field Sport Series, originally designed by Captain Thomas Williamson, engraved by H. Merke, 'DRIVING A BEAR OUT OF SUGAR CANES', 'DECOY LEAVING THE MALE FASTENED TO A TREE', 'SHOOTERS COMING BY SURPRISE UPON A TIGER', 'CHASING A TIGER ACROSS A RIVER', 'RETURN FROM HOG-HUNTING' and 'SHOOTING AND SHOOTING AT THE EDGE OF A JUNGLE', 32.5 x 43.5cm, each in a glazed gilt and ebonized Hogarth type frame. (6)