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CHARLES - EARL OF EGREMONT FROM THE COLLECTION AT PETWORTH ,Biograhical Memoirs,Illustrious Personages,1799 Antique Copper Engraving
CHARLES - EARL OF EGREMONT FROM THE COLLECTION AT PETWORTH,Biograhical Memoirs,Illustrious Personages,1799 Antique Copper Engraving Historical Collectible Art Portrait Engraving from an Original Painting - LARGE FOLIO SIZE COPPER ENGRAVING
Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont, inherited Petworth through
his mother. His collection of Old Master pictures was displayed at Egremont
House, Piccadilly and most of his antique statuary at Petworth. The 2nd Earl
was also a prominent Whig politician, serving as the equivalent of Foreign
Secretary from 1762 until his untimely death in 1763.
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COMES WITH THE TISSUE GUARD
AND THE EXTENSIVE ORIGINAL WRITEUP.
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| PUBLISHED DATE |
MAY 1 - 1799 |
| PUBLISHED BY |
EDWARD HARDING - 98 PALL MALL |
| PAGE SIZE: approx |
13 1/2 INCHES x 10 1/2 INCHES |
| PRINT SIZE: approx |
6 X 5 INCHES |
| CONDITION |
COPPER
ENGRAVING , BLANK on the back. Light foxing . Very strong plate impression.
Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth
and detail. There is waviness to the print. This beautiful rare item would
look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with
a selection of frames for old art treasures. |
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