Dighton, Robert (I) (1752-1814, British)

Hand-colored engraved caricature: “A View near Hyde Park Corner.” Depicting the famous equestrian auctioneer, Richard Tattersall

13 x 9-3/4 inches, Charg. Cross, [London]: “Published by Dighton”, Feb., 1802. Unframed. Very light, minor spotting along edge of margin, far from image; else Fine. Contemporary ink inscription: “Mr. Tattersall”.

In 1766, Richard Tattersall (1724-1795), who had been stud groom to the second duke of Kingston, founded the world’s first bloodstock auction house

Item #211570       Price: $600.00