Antique Lithograph Musical Instruments, Mandolins

Description

This chromolithograph (stone lithograph in colors where each color was laid in with a lithographic stone) is from an image … more This chromolithograph (stone lithograph in colors where each color was laid in with a lithographic stone) is from an image drawn by William Gibb (England/Scotland 1839-1929). The prints in this series were limited to an edition of 1040 with 50 additional artist's proofs (see photo). This is one of a series of musical instruments of historical and musical importance. Alfred Hipkins letterpress description is included on a separate leaf (printed in red and black). Historic, rare, unique and beautiful. The lithograph and letterpress description will be shipped flat.

"A considerable influence arousing an interest in and love for fine musical instruments and setting the standard for book illustrations of instruments. . . Hipkins used as a criterion for selection [of the musical instruments] the beauty of form and fitness of decoration of the instrument. . . The quality of artwork has stood the test of time. . ." (see Meyers in The Galpin Society Journal, Vol. 41, Oct. 1988). 1888.

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