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VAN HART GALLERY

Antique 'Wolsey at Leicester Abbey' (Shakespeare's Henry VIII) Engraving Print, Framed

£45.00 GBP

Print from the 19th century. Frame circa 1980s.
Antique tonal black and white print from an engraving, mounted and framed (vintage), and ready to hang.

Labelled on back of frame 'Artist Charles West Cope R. A., 1811-1890, Engraver William Greatbach, 1802-1885' and 'Wolsey at Leicester Abbey (Henry VIII), London Virtue & Co.'. Artwork depiction of a scene from Shakespeare's 'Henry VIII' play. A dying Cardinal Wolsey at the doors of the Abbey with a group of monks, and other men (mostly) and guards/knights, some on horseback. Exquistely fine detail and a fascinating scene.
Art Style: Literary, famous people and places, royal history, religious history.

Frame Details:
Black board overlay mount. Narrow wooden frame, dark brown with gold colour inner edges. Glass to front. Board back on frame with tabbed and taped edges. Metal tab for hanging. Some of the rear fittings are newer.

External size, including frame, approx 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches, 31.7cm x 26.7cm.
Size of visible print only (the mount aperture), approx 9 4/10 x 7 4/10 inches, 23.9cm x 18.8cm.

Condition Notes:
Print excellent on the whole with a few tiny marks on close examination. Glass has a few small fine white lines under the surface (near the bottom edge). Rest of frame very good to excellent. One of the rear labels is marked.

Additional Information:
Vintage and antique items are pre-owned and therefore have varying amounts of wear, usage and signs of age. Please see individual listings for details, condition and pictures. Thank you.

Seller and item location/dispatches from: United Kingdom.
Dispatches to: United Kingdom only.
UK Postage & Packing included in the price.