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William Barnard Portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson, after Lucius Gahagan Published London, 1805 Inscribed l.l.: Gahagan Model and on the right Barnard Sculp Inscribed below To His Excellency the Marquis of Circello/His Sicilian Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary & Minister Plenipotentiary to his Britannic Majesty/This portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson, Baron Nelson of the Nile, and of/Burnham Thorpe in the County of Norfolk and KB/is by Permission Dedicated/London. Published as the Act directs 21 October 1805 being the day for commemorating his Lordship's ever memorable and Glorious Victory over the French etc.etc.etc. Mezzotint engraving plate: 381 by 279mm; 15 by 11in sheet: 452 by 330mm; 17 3/4 by 13in Mezzotint, 1805, on wove paper, framed Condition With margins, pale foxing and light surface soiling throughout, pale sheet discoloration with some spots of bloom, the verso with remains of previous mounting at sheet edges, a few minor nicks at extreme sheet edges, framed. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."