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John Jacobi 'Omai, A Native of the Island of Utietea'
Estimate:
$4,000 - $5,000
Sold
$7,250
Live Auction
191 The Collection of John Elliot Lawford | Part 1: Live Auction (Lot 1-94)
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John Jacobi
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Description
John Jacobi (Austria, 1733-1797)
Omai, A Native of the Island of Utietea
Mezzotint full length portrait of Omai, after a painting ca. 1776, by Sir Joshua Reynolds. (Published by Jacobi August 15, 1777), a strong impression. imprint trimmed.
Omai travelled with Captain Cook as an interpreter on his 2nd & 3rd voyages.
He is portrayed in flowing robes and white turban.
Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
Omai, A Native of the Island of Utietea
Mezzotint full length portrait of Omai, after a painting ca. 1776, by Sir Joshua Reynolds. (Published by Jacobi August 15, 1777), a strong impression. imprint trimmed.
Omai travelled with Captain Cook as an interpreter on his 2nd & 3rd voyages.
He is portrayed in flowing robes and white turban.
Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
