Antique Cries of London Print, Mackerel Fishmonger Woman by F Wheatley, Framed Size 14 x 11 1/4 ins
Age of Item: Early 20th century print edition and frame, of an 18th century artwork.
Item Type: Colour lithographic print, mounted and framed. Ready to hang.
Subject / Artist: From the famous Cries of London series of the late 1700s. Named 'New Mackerel, New Mackerel', depicting a street scene and a lady fishmonger at the doorstep of a house, selling to two ladies. Great picture! By artist Francis Wheatley. Small off-white border with title and credits to bottom border. Muted gentle colours.
Art Style: Georgian life, observational portraiture, fine, traditional, social history.
Frame Details: Cream textured thin card overlay mount with printed border line around aperture. Moulded wooden frame, black with muted old gold colour beading to edges. Glass to front. Wood panel back on frame. Tabbed and taped rear edges and metal eyes with cord for hanging (these are newer).
External size, including frame, approx 14 x 11 1/4 inches, 35.5cm x 28.5cm.
Size of visible print and white borders/title (the mount aperture) approx 8 4/10 x 6 2/10 inches, 21.4cm x 15.6cm. Upright.
Condition: Print very good overall. Cream mount has some discolouration and slight wear to the printed lines. Frame corners have small chips to the beading. Frame edges have slight general wear, and some abrasions, nicks and marks to external sides. A few small scuffs and air bubbles to the glass. Frame back excellent.
Additional Information:
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Seller and item location/dispatches from: United Kingdom.
Dispatches to: United Kingdom only.
UK Postage & Packing included in the price.