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Auction 138, Lot 294

"[Lot of 19 - Portraits and Scenes from Hawaii]"

Subject: Hawaii

Period: 1836 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

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This lovely lot of small engravings of Hawaii include portraits, ceremonial dances, views, and an offering to Captain Cook:

1) Lamentations a la Mort du Keapoua-Laoui, by Danvin & Montaut, (6 x 4.4").
2) Portrait de Trois Indigenes, by Danvin & Mariage, (6.2 x 4.5").
3) Danse des Enfants., by Danvin & Montaut, (6 x 4.5").
4) Le Roi Koui Keouli et la Princesse Nahinal, by Danvin & Laderer, (6 x 4.5").
5) 2 of Offrande faite a Cook, by Danvin & Laderer, (6 x 4.5").
6) 2 of Danse des Femmes., by Danvin & Mariage, (6.5 x 4.6").
7) Vallee Vaipiou, by Danvin & Chavannes, (6 x 4.3").
8) 2 of Danseur et Danseuse, by Danvin & Langlois, (6.2 x 4.5"). 9) Ruines d'un Fort a Kai-Roua, by Danvin & Desaul, (6 x 4.5").
10) 2 of Bapteme du Ministre du Roi a bord de la Corvette Francaise…, by Danvin, (5.8 x 4.5").
11) Volcan de Kai-Roua, By Danvin & Ales, (6 x 4.5").
12) Etablissement des Missionnaires, by Danvin & Ales, (5.8 x 4.4").
13) Chute du Voouai-Rohoa, by Danvin & Ales, (6 x 4.5").
14) Danse des Hommes, by Danvin & Montant, (6 x 4.5").
15) Pirogue Double dirigee par des Hommes Masques, by Danvin & Montant, (6.3 x 4.6").

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Condition: A

The engravings range from near fine to very good, some with light toning or a few faint spots primarily confined to blank margins.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $160

Closed on 12/7/2011

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