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‘Billiards’ After 'William Bunbury (1750-1811) Stipple Engraving, Hand Coloured,
Mark Davis Antiques
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‘Billiards’ After 'William Bunbury (1750-1811) Stipple Engraving, Hand Coloured,

18th century
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‘BILLIARDS’ After 'WILLIAM BUNBURY (1750-1811)

stipple engraving, hand coloured,

Publish' d Nov. 15th. 1784 by Watson & Dickinson, No. 158 New Bond Street, London

creased and laid down on card, in black and gilt frame

engraving size, 10 inches / 25.5 cm x 14 1/2 inches / 37 cm.

£225

Physical Dimensions
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Georgian Billiards Stipple Print to the 18th Century.

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SA1022610
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Description
‘BILLIARDS’ After 'WILLIAM BUNBURY (1750-1811)

stipple engraving, hand coloured,

Publish' d Nov. 15th. 1784 by Watson & Dickinson, No. 158 New Bond Street, London

creased and laid down on card, in black and gilt frame

engraving size, 10 inches / 25.5 cm x 14 1/2 inches / 37 cm.

£225

Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Georgian Billiards Stipple Print to the 18th Century.

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SA1022610
Mark Davis Antiques
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A framed 18th-century hand-coloured stipple engraving titled Billiards depicting figures in Georgian attire gathered around a billiard table with dogs in the foreground.
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Archive I A framed 18th-century hand-coloured stipple engraving titled Billiards depicting figures in Georgian attire gathered around a billiard table with dogs in the foreground.

‘Billiards’ After 'William Bunbury (1750-1811) Stipple Engraving, Hand Coloured,

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Devon
TQ7 1NY
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A framed 18th-century hand-coloured stipple engraving titled Billiards depicting figures in Georgian attire gathered around a billiard table with dogs in the foreground.
‘BILLIARDS’ After 'WILLIAM BUNBURY (1750-1811) stipple engraving, hand coloured,
Ref: SA1022610
A framed 18th-century hand-coloured stipple engraving titled Billiards depicting figures in Georgian attire gathered around a billiard table with dogs in the foreground.
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Stipple engraving is a printmaking technique developed in the 18th century that uses small dots or flecks to create subtle tonal variations. During the Georgian era, artists frequently used this method alongside hand-applied watercolour washes to reproduce popular satirical compositions.

These prints were produced using etched or engraved copper plates printed onto laid or wove rag paper. The monochrome impressions were subsequently painted by hand using mineral-based watercolour pigments.

Authentic period engravings typically display clear plate marks around the image margin, chain lines or watermarks within the paper, and slight irregularities from hand colouring. Under magnification, the stipple dot pattern appears distinct rather than formed by modern digital halftone grids.

Georgian prints function well in traditional studies, dining rooms, or hallways alongside dark wood furniture and heritage paint schemes. Framing them in clean, contemporary mounts provides a refined contrast when integrated into gallery walls.

To prevent fading and foxing, display paper prints away from direct sunlight and areas of fluctuating humidity. Mount the artwork using acid-free museum board and UV-filtering glass to ensure long-term preservation.
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