Furniture & Works of Art - 1st July 2015

Lot 514

Five early 19th century engravings after David Wilkie R.A.

Estimate £300 - £500

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Description

Five early 19th century engravings after David Wilkie R.A., 'THE READING OF A WILL', 'CHELSEA PENSIONERS READING THE GAZETTE OF THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO', 'DISTRAINING FOR RENT', 'THE BLIND FIDDLER', 'THE RENT DAY', engraved by J. Burnett and Abraham Rainbach, differing dates of publication, 1817- 1825, together with an engraving entitled, 'The Saints Day' after J. P. Knight A.R.A. each in a glazed gilt composition frame, 72.8 x 95.4cm. (6)

Provenance:

Lilburn Tower, Northumberland.

Rookley Manor, Hampshire.