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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2850BBoston
October 9, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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John Martin (British, 1789-1854) Five Plates Illustrations from John Milton's Paradise Lost

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$246$200
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2850BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 10, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

John Martin (British, 1789-1854)

Five Plates Illustrations from John Milton's Paradise Lost, 1826, Inscribed in the plate "Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq." beneath the image l.c., published by Septimus Prowett, London. Etching and mezzotint on laid paper, image sizes to 7 15/16 x 11 3/16 in. (20.2 x 28.4 cm),unmatted, unframed. Condition: Mild toning.
Estimate $300-500

Various printers including Chatsfield & Company, Chatsfield & Coleman, and J. Lahee.


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Keywords

J. Martin, John Milton, London