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Auction 140, Lot 841

"[Lot of 3 - Captain Cook]"

Subject: Exploration

Period: 1790-1840 (circa)

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This lot includes 2 portraits of British explorer Captain James Cook after the famous portrait by Nathaniel Dance as well as a portrait of Captain James King, who served under Cook on his last voyage around the world.

A. Captain James Cook, by Fisher, Son & Co., dated 1837 (4 x 5"). Condition: (A)

B.Captain Cook, by William Mackenzie, circa 1840 (4 x 5"). Condition: (A)

C. Captain James King, L. L. D. F. R. S. Captn. Cook's Coadjutor in His Third & Last Voyage , by Alexander Hogg, circa 1785 (4.8 x 7.3"). Condition: Right side has been remargined with a small amount of neatline in facsimile. (B+)

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Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 5/23/2012

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