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Rare Cartoons Offer Glimpse Into Political Past
9 Oct
Summary
- Over 10,000 historical prints and drawings form a significant art collection.
- The collection features caricatures from Britain's 18th and early 19th centuries.
- This vast archive is offered for sale at 12 million pounds.
A collection of over 10,000 prints and drawings, mainly from the 18th and early 19th centuries, is being offered for sale by dealer Daniel Crouch.
Amassed by the late art dealer and restaurateur Andrew Edmunds, the collection showcases British satirical prints and caricatures, including works by James Gillray, William Hogarth, and Thomas Rowlandson.
This significant archive, featuring particularly fine impressions in original condition, will be presented at the Frieze Masters fair in London.
The collection, considered the finest of its kind, is priced at 12 million pounds and offers a unique window into historical political commentary and satire.
Spanning over 10,000 pieces, the collection highlights how humor was used to critique the follies and injustices of Georgian England.
It includes over 1,200 prints by James Gillray, recognized as the father of the political cartoon, alongside works by other notable satirists and women artists like Mary Darly.
This sale provides a rare chance to acquire a comprehensive view of a pivotal period in British art and social history.
