AMERICAN AND CONTINENTAL SCENIC PRINTS, LOT OF FIVE, hand-colored, comprising Robert Hancock (English, 1730-1817), "The Water-fall of Niagara", with title and description trimmed and fixed to back, Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772), "A view of the palace plaisans of Reyn Hongres", lettered under title "a Paris ches Huquier fils, Graveur, rue St. Jacques au Gd. St. Remy", and three assorted views of Rome, including a Huquier example "Vue Perspective de l'Eglise et de l'Hopital du St. Esprit a Rome", with matching attribution as the other Huquier example. Unframed. 18th century. Hancock example 9 5/8" x 16" OA.
Hancock example in fair condition, with expected toning and minor stains minor losses and creases to edges, and moderate losses to corners, trimmed as described, and with early laid-paper reinforcement, "Reyn Hongres" example with creases, scattered stains and foxing, Rome views in very good visual condition, laid down of board.
Provenance: Property deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA. All proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisition Fund.

Hancock example in fair condition, with expected toning and minor stains minor losses and creases to edges, and moderate losses to corners, trimmed as described, and with early laid-paper reinforcement, "Reyn Hongres" example with creases, scattered stains and foxing, Rome views in very good visual condition, laid down of board.