Antique Engraving “Old Sydenham Bridge, 1831” (Pub. 1888) Hand-Colored framed
$ 21.1
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Antique Engraving “Old Sydenham Bridge, 1831” (Pub. 1888) Hand-Colored framed. Antique Engraving “Old Sydenham Bridge, 1831” (Pub. • Title: Old Sydenham Bridge, 1831. Charming 19th-century steel engraving titled Old Sydenham Bridge, 1831. The date refers to the view; the engraving was published in 1888 in a Victorian topographical series. ). Antique Engraving “Old Sydenham Bridge, 1831” (Pub. 1888) Hand-Colored, Framed • Type: Steel engraving with later hand coloring • Title: Old Sydenham Bridge, 1831 • Publication: 1888 (Victorian topographical series) • After: W. Hodges (Sydenham Bridge, Lewisham Heritage / Art UK) • Subject: Canal, stone bridge, cottage, figures & horse (Sydenham, Lewisham) • Framed: Yes (vintage wood frame, double mat with gilt rule) • Sight size: ≈ 5.5” × 4” • Frame size: [measure outside frame] • Provenance: Leadenhall Gallery (UK) label to reverse • Original/Repro: Original 19th-century engraving; later hand-colored Excellent condition. Exact age of coloring unknown. Uncolored impression of this same engraving (published 1888) also exist; this version has been hand-colored at a later date for decorative effect. Charming 19th-century steel engraving titled Old Sydenham Bridge, 1831. The date refers to the view; the engraving was published in 1888 in a Victorian topographical series. This composition is after W. Hodges—see the related oil painting Sydenham Bridge in the Lewisham Heritage collection (catalogued on Art UK). This example has been enhanced with later hand coloring (watercolor/gouache), giving warm tones while retaining the crisp engraved line. Nicely presented in a vintage wooden frame with double mat and gilt rule. Reverse bears a Leadenhall Gallery (antiquarian map & print dealers) label. Sydenham Bridge Lewisham; Art UK; Lewisham Heritage; Victorian topographical engraving; antique hand colored print; British canal scene; 19th century London view; Leadenhall Gallery
