ANTHONY CARDON

The surrender of two sons of Tippoo Sultan - Major General Baird ordered the Sultan to appear and was informed he was not in the palace but that his two sons would surrender themselves. Major Allen then went into the palace and shortly returned with the two princes who were received by the general with the greatest kindness and humanity. Painted by H. Singleton, London. Published August 15th, 1802 by Anthony Cardon, No 31 Clipstone Street, Fitzroy Square, and by Mefs.T S Schiavonetti No 12 Michael Palace, Brompton. Engraved by Anthony Cardon. Mounted, glazed and framed.
49.5 x 43 cm

CONDITION
Foxing and stains & minor tear at bottom.

NOTE
Compare: Lot No 109, Bid & Hammer's August 2010 sale

THE SURRENDER of TWO SONS OF TIPPOO SULTAN " Major General Baird ordered the Sultan to appear, and was informed he was not in the palace but that his two sons would surrender themselves. Major Allen then went into the Palace and shortly returned with the two Princes who were received by the general with the greates kindness and humanity." Painted by H Sungleton, London. Published August 15 1802 by Anthy Cardon, No 31. Clipstone Street, Fitzroy Square, and by Mefs.TS Schiavonetti No 12 Micheal Palace, Brompton, Engraved by Anthy Cardon.Double mounted, glazed and framed.
68 x 58 cms.