Lot 368

Description

Captain James Cook, commemorative plaques, Comprising a circular painted plaster relief plaque depicting James Cook, inscribed 'James Cook 1770', with Australian wildlife surrounding his portrait (26cm diameter); together with a Wedgwood blue-and-white jasperware-style oval portrait plaque, commemorating the bicentenary of Cook's landing in Australia, 1770–1970. Plater plaque with surface wear, discolouration and reverse repairs; Wedgwood plaque with minor wear, otherwise good. (2)

From the Alan McRae collection.