Lot 1180A, David Lucas after John Constable The Young Weltonians, 11.75 x 16.5in.

David Lucas after John Constable
mezzotint,
'The Young Weltonians', 1st state,
11.75 x 16.5in.
Estimate £100-150

Undulation of the paper showing so thought not to be laid down, paper a little discoloured with acid marks showing around the mount, most notably across the bottom where the acid staining runs into the lower lettering of the title, one or two small dirt specks, little sign of any foxing, old card mount running just beyond the printed outline to the image and just below the lettering. Under glass in a rather tatty gilt frame. Old papering sealing the back of the frame along with an old Agnews label.


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Sold for £80