Description: Original rare 18th century mezzotint engraving of Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, after a painting by Sir William Beechey, 1819. Original large mezzotint engraving. On thick wove paper. Engraved by William Say after a painting by Beechey. Lettering below the image area, with caption, engraver, painter and publishing details: 'London, Published March, 22nd,, 1819 by the Engraver. 92, Norton Street, Fitzroy Square.' Size: whole sheet - 56.2cm x 40.5cm / image area (exc. lettering and any margins)- 46.3cm x 34.7cm. Must be sent flat-packed, hence the shipping cost. Very Good to Good condition. A few small closed tears to margins. Small stain to top margin but stops just before image area. Some creasing. Minor dust and handling marks to margins. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images. A scarce and imposing mezzotint of Prince William Frederick, after a painting by Sir William Beechey. Engraved and published by William Say. The three quarter length portrait shows the prince with short hair, wearing a uniform, with a Garter star on left breast, a sash over left shoulder and gloves held in his left hand. There is a plumed helmet and sword on the table to the left. Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1776-1834) was a great-grandson of King George II and nephew and son-in-law of King George III. Gallery images are of the actual item and show general condition. Additional images, and condition or item details, can be provided on request, typically within 24 hours or less. Viewers on mobile devices may need to click on the relevant tab to see a full description. For added peace of mind, we offer a comprehensive returns policy, alongside eBay's own buyer protection policy. We pack solidly, and have much experience despatching items quickly all over the world with trusted and trackable carriers. All items are vintage and genuine. Regards, Kernoozers [member of the trusted PBFA organisation since 2005]. . PRINTS BOOKS PHOTOGRAPHS MANUSCRIPTS CURIOSITIES key words:
Price: 275 GBP
Location: Ascot
End Time: 2024-11-08T13:20:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 58.46 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Size: Large
Artist: Sir William Beechey
Production Technique: Mezzotint
Framing: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Material: Paper
Theme: Royalty, Portrait
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
Type: Print
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1819
