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March 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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130. T. Palser (English, circa 1800)

"Smithfield Sharpers or The Countrymen Defrauded". Etching on paper, framed under glass. Humorous image depicts a game of cards at a country pub. The exaggerated expressions illustrate an amusing tale told through the poem printed on the bottom margin. After an image painted by Thomas Rowlandson and etched by I.K. Sherwin. Image measures apprx 11-3/4"H x 16-1/4"W. In wooden frame, entire item measures apprx 16-3/4"H x 20"W.



150/300
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