The Ricky Jay Collection
Sat, Feb 25, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 211
JOY, William (c. 1675 – 1734). Engraved Portrait of the Eng...
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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| $500 | $50 |
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| $5,000 | $500 |
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JOY, William (c. 1675 ? 1734). Engraved Portrait of the English Samson. Amsterdam: Pieter Van der Berge, ca. 1700. Etched half-length central portrait of the famous ?Kentish Strongman,? surrounded by seven depictions of his incredible strength, including lifting weights, playing tug-of-war against sixteen men, and likewise with two horses, with explanatory text in Dutch below the images. 12 1/4 x 8 1/8?. Skillfully mounted to an album page. A crisp impression, near fine.
