Dyke, VA
Details
- Dimensions
- 33.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 26ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Glass
- Lithograph
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Sky Blue
- Condition Notes
- Print is crisp and bright. Frame is original and is now distinguished by its patina - which is fantastic! Shows … morePrint is crisp and bright. Frame is original and is now distinguished by its patina - which is fantastic! Shows losses and chips but still structurally strong and sets a perfect scene. less
- Description
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LADIES at SPORT
Original 19th C. English Hand-Colored Lithograph in original gilt frame - a caricature by well-known illustrator John … more LADIES at SPORT
Original 19th C. English Hand-Colored Lithograph in original gilt frame - a caricature by well-known illustrator John Leech.
"Scene at Sandbath" - fully costumed beach outing with whimsical dispositions all around.
Print is on paper bright and richly detailed, and the green striped canopy, schooner in the background, and incredible detail of the clothing and toys is marvelous! London printers mark in lower right, and Leech's print signature in lower left.
33.5" wide by 26" tall by 1" deep.
The frame is original and was once exceptional - and now is distinguished by its patina and honest aging. It is structurally sound but shows losses, chips and fading - making it a perfect period piece!
Retains original glass which is also a nice touch. A complete period piece.
The artist John Leech (1817-1864) is an interesting story as well...Leech was originally a medical student. His teachers saw his superb anatomical drawings and advised him to become an illustrator. Leech is best known for his contribution to Punch Magazine which published over 3000 of his drawings and 600 cartoons. He also made many witty prints to illustrate sporting stories in caricature - humorously exaggerating striking characteristics of people.
In keeping with Aesop's fable, Fox and Crow's Motto is "Beware of False Flattery!" So, with each listing we offer a true confession about the item...
We have many friends in the world of independent schools and colleges, and this print is believed to have come from the collections from a very fine women's college in Virginia. It is one of several we expect to offer on Chairish featuring a variety of humorous themes - all with patina-rich original frames which only add to the story of the piece. less
Dyke, VA
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