Abbott, Lemuel Francis (1760-1803) After - early and origina...

Hammer

£340

Abbott, Lemuel Francis (1760-1803) After - early and original Proof monotone engraving c1812 titled "Henry Callender Esq - To The Society of Goffers, at Blackheath - This Plate, is with just respect, Dedicated by their most humble servant William Ward" published July 16, 1812 by William Ward, 24 Buckingham Place, Fitzroy Square - "Painted by L F Abbott" opposite "Engraved by William Ward, a Engraver to their RH the Prince Regent and Duke of Your" - good strong plate mark which measures 25 13/16 × 16 15/16 in. (65.5 × 43cm) - mf&g overall 31 7/16 × 22 1/2 in. (79.8 × 57.2 cm) - remarkably good clean example for a engraving going back just over 200yrs