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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
HUGGINS, William John (1785-1841) - South Sea Whale Fishery - A Boat Destroyed by a Wounded Whale Image 1++
HUGGINS, William John (1785-1841) - South Sea Whale Fishery - A Boat Destroyed by a Wounded Whale Image 1++
HUGGINS, William John (1785-1841) - South Sea Whale Fishery - A Boat Destroyed by a Wounded Whale Image 1++
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