Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "A Trifling Discovery." Below is a description of the accident where the hunter trips and shoots his own dog. Offered with hand colour. DATE PRINTED: 1816. Dated on the print.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 26.5 x 21 cm (10.5 x 8.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by H. Alken. Henry Thomas Alken (12 October 1785 – 7 April 1851) was an English painter and engraver chiefly known as a caricaturist and illustrator of sporting subjects and coaching scenes. His most prolific period of painting and drawing occurred between 1816 and 1831. PROVENANCE: Published in 'Sporting Discoveries, or The Miseries of Shooting in a series of seven plates, Being Hints to Young Sportsmen." By Ben Tally-Ho. Author of "Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders.". London: Published by S. and J. Fuller, [February 1st, 1816]. One of 7 prints in the series.TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on laid paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated.AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 19.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-11-20T13:32:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20.14 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
Artist: Henry Alken
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Image Orientation: Landscape
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Hunting
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1816
Theme: Animals
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
