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HUGGINS, William John (1785-1841) - South Sea Whale Fishery - A Boat Destroyed by a Wounded Whale
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Lot Details
Published London January 1st, 1825. Only 2 sales of this print at auction in past 20 years, one time in Australia 2016 (A$3,200) and one time in NZ 2002 ($2,353).
- Name of Artist: HUGGINS, William John (1785-1841)
- Nationality: Britain
- Title: South Sea Whale Fishery - A Boat Destroyed by a Wounded Whale
- Medium: Handcoloured engraving 1825
- Signed?: Inscribed on print
- Framed?: Glazed & Framed
- Image Size: 45cm x 58cm
- Overall Size: 68cm x 78cm
- Stock No: H1859
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