Book Description

nd. Size including frame approx. 32cm x 26cm, size of image approx. 14cm x 10cm. To the rear is affixed the original label, viz: THACKERAY Engraved in Etching and Mezzotint and printed in Colour by G. Sidney Hunt from a drawing by Samuel Laurence. Edition strictly limited to 500 signed Artist’s proofs. Plate destroyed. Signed in pencil by Sidney Hunt to bottom right hand corner, and small proof stamp to bottom left-hand corner. The mezzotint is not dated, but from the style of the frame and printing it could be early twentieth century.
Dealer Notes
An unusual and attractive image, with delicate colouring, showing Thackeray in the prime of life with typical frock coat collar, and bow-tie. Would make an attractive picture to with any Thackeray collection.
Author HUNT, George Sydney; LAURENCE, Samuel.
Binding Framed
Publisher HUNT, G. Sydney
Illustrator Samuel Laurence; George Sidney Hunt
Condition Frame a little chipped, rear of frame backed with wood, paper overlay, the paper now abraded. The print itself is in good condition.

Price: £125.00

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