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Wilkes riots etching on copper. Image dim:cm 11 x 9.2; sheet dim: cm 22 x 13.5. Passepartout dim: cm 25 …
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Wilkes riots etching on copper. Image dim:cm 11 x 9.2; sheet dim: cm 22 x 13.5. Passepartout dim: cm 25 x 17.5 title at the center. Signed on plate under the image: "phiz". From the series of 17 etchings on copper illustrating charles dickens's novels, published in london by "thomas tegg cheapside" in xix century. Browne hablot knight, alias phiz, (kensinghton 1815 - brighton 1892) english painter, watercolorist and engraver. He illustrated books by charles dickens and other famous writers. Phiz was above all a friend and a collaborator of the famous writer. His remarkable work of illlustrator brought him a medal by the arts society in 1832, and by the royal academy in 1878. Ref: bénézit i, 342. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 5.12ʺW × 8.66ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Please note that … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Please note that an additional handling period of up to 4 weeks may apply to this item less
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