The Ricky Jay Collection Part III
Sat, Aug 17, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 82
BOWLES, Carrington (1724 – 1793). Two 18th century engravin...
Estimate: $400 - $600
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BOWLES, Carrington (1724 ? 1793). Two 18th century engravings of amusements and oddities. Including: The New Company of Comedians at Sadler?s Wells. London, 1781. ? Mr. Patrick O?Brien The Irish Giant. Two scarce hand-colored engravings, the first a scene of trained canines at Sadler?s Wells Theatre, depicting dogs dressed in costumes, climbing a ladder, driving a cart, dancing, and performing other stunts; and a portrait of Patrick O?Brien (1760?1806), surrounded by a large crowd. O?Brien (Patrick Cotter) was the first man in history with a certified height of 8 feet. Both prints trimmed to image areas, approx. 6 ? x 9 3/8?, laid on paper. SCARCE.
