Lot of two framed prints, Bachelor’s Hall. Plate 1 and Plate 6
Bachelor’s Hall. Plate 1 and Bachelor’s Hall. Plate 6 Francis Calcraft Turner Both images are 23x30.5cm with mat openings of 26.75x33cm and 18x20in frames. Both images have (c) HFA in bottom left corner. Both have a crest (unknown material) places on the mats. The prints and mats are pristine. The framing has many dings and scratches. No crack or scratches in glass. These we obtained from a Goodwill thrift shop for a total cost of $20
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Dear Trish,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. So that I may best assist you, can you please upload a close-up image of the monogram at the bottom left of each plate?
Thanks,
Karine
Thank you.
Do you have an estimate on the value?
I hope you can now read the estimate.
Best wishes,
Karine
Dear Trish,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This appraisal is for one set of two aquatints after Francis Calcraft Turner (c. 1782-1846) who was a British painter of mainly sporting and equestrian subjects. Sadly, I wasn’t able to read the engraver’s monogram on the lower left of the picture. These two pictures are from a series of total 6 hunting plates, titled 'Bachelor's Hall', a humorous portrayal of bachelor fox hunters.
Condition:
Fine detail and original rich coloring, unfaded.
Good overall despite few scratches and dings observed on framing.
The estimate for these two works is based on comparables offered and sold at auction in the last five years. In many cases, pricing for similar items available on the primary (retail) market varies and is often higher than secondary (auction) market examples.
Best regards,
Karine