Henry Thomas I Alken

Lot 45 HENRY ALKEN (british 1785-1851) "THE FIND" Oil on canvas and a companion by the same hand; "THE DEATH" Signed 'H. Alken' bottom center right, oil on canvas Each 14 x 18 in. (35.6 x 45.7cm) (2) provenance: Schillay & Rehs, Inc., New York, New York. Christie's New York, sale of December 1, 1999, lot 12. Private Collection. Estimate $7,000-10,000 The painting is planar and taut. The painting has been glue lined to a linen support to which it is well adhered. It is thinly painted with some visible drawing in pencil. Cracks in the paint layer are only barely discernible. The Death: The painting is planar and taut. The painting has been glue lined to a linen support to which it is well adhered. It is thinly painted with some visible drawing in pencil. The painting exhibits narrow drying crackle in the darks and in the greens of the tree. The painting is in very good condition with only minimal damage to the paint layer. Minor scratches and losses are seen in the lower left. Minor to moderate amounts of careful inpainting in the sky, especially on the left side. The varnish is in very good condition. Both paintings are in good to very good condition. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.

7. Alken (Henry) The Beauties & Defects in the Figure of the Horse, engraved pictorial title and 18 hand-coloured plates, advertisement tipped in at end, title lightly soiled, book-label of F.Cyril F.Parker and bookplate of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, original pictorial boards, uncut, rather worn especially at corners, [Tooley 20; Schwerdt I p.12], [1816]; Scraps from the Sketch-Book, 42 soft-ground etchings (uncoloured, as issued), title foxed, bookplate of F.E.Dixon, contemporary calf, gilt, by Worsfold, rubbed, rebacked preserving gilt spine with red and green morocco labels, corners worn, [Schwerdt I p.21; Siltzer p.70], Thomas M'Lean, 1821; The Art and Practice of Etching, etched frontispiece and 8 plates, some aquatint, upper hinge broken and title loose, original cloth, spine worn and faded, preserved in modern morocco-backed marbled drop-back box, spine gilt with hunting motifs, S. & J.Fuller, 1849, first editions, 8vo & 4to (3)

Lot 718B Henry Thomas Alken (British, 1785-1851) Duck Hunting Signed "H. ALKEN" l.r. Oil on panel, 7 1/2 x 10 in. (19.2 x 25.6 cm), framed. Condition: Minor paint losses, fine craquelure, surface accretions and grime. Estimate $5,000-7,000 Very minor paint loss in rushes to right of figure shooting. Hairline split to panel l.r. (2 3/4 in. in length) with minor paint loss and surface loss along the split in the rushes at the far right. Frame abrasion at l.r. corner. With a label from Davies Turner, Shippers & Exporters, England & Scotland and with a gummed label marked "Lot 316," both on the reverse.

Lot 49 HENRY ALKEN (british 1785-1851) "THE FIND" Oil on canvas and a companion by the same hand; "THE DEATH" Signed 'H. Alken' bottom center right, oil on canvas 14 x 18 in. (35.6 x 45.7cm) (each) (2) provenance: Schillay & Rehs, Inc., New York, New York. Christie's New York, sale of December 1, 1999, lot 12. Private Collection. Estimate $15,000-25,000 The painting is planar and taut. The painting has been glue lined to a linen support to which it is well adhered. It is thinly painted with some visible drawing in pencil. Cracks in the paint layer are only barely discernible. The Death: The painting is planar and taut. The painting has been glue lined to a linen support to which it is well adhered. It is thinly painted with some visible drawing in pencil. The painting exhibits narrow drying crackle in the darks and in the greens of the tree. The painting is in very good condition with only minimal damage to the paint layer. Minor scratches and losses are seen in the lower left. Minor to moderate amounts of careful inpainting in the sky, especially on the left side. The varnish is in very good condition. Both paintings are in good to very good condition. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale. Unsold

Sale 152 Lot 1471 * Henry Alken (British, 1785-1851) Sheldon's National Sport: Hunting Recollection (Set of 4) color engravings 8 x 11 inches (each). Estimate $ 300-500 Provenance: The Parker Gallery, London Back Lot Inquiry Bid Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.