Sunday, June 26, 2022
LOT #130

David Roberts (Scottish, 1796-1864) Lithographs

(2) items including 1841 “Citadel of Jerusalem”, plate dated and titled lower left, depicting figures and structures; and undated “View of the Nile – Ferry to Gizeh” plate signed lower right and plate titled lower left, depicting figures and boats; Nile behind glass, both velvet matted, velvet and gold tone wood frames

Estimate: $100 - $200

Hammer Price: $150

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 12 1/4 inches, Width: 18 3/4 inches (sight, citadel); Frame Height: 23 1/2 inches, Frame Width: 29 1/2 inches

Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; both having toning and some spots of foxing throughout; Citadel lacks glass and having wear to velvet mat; Nile having dirt accumulation to outside of glass; light wear to frames

Disclaimers: not examined outside of frames; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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