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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 08158270
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-245 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Publication line dated 15 November 1784: fixes the publication date.
Stipple engraving method: standard printmaking technique of the 1780s.
Hand-applied watercolour washes: palette and application typical of 18th-century colouring.
Old creasing and gentle paper toning: signs of natural age in the sheet.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08158270
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-245 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Publication line dated 15 November 1784: fixes the publication date.
Stipple engraving method: standard printmaking technique of the 1780s.
Hand-applied watercolour washes: palette and application typical of 18th-century colouring.
Old creasing and gentle paper toning: signs of natural age in the sheet.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1022610
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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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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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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  • ObjectPrints & Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Glass, Wood
  • ColourCream and Brown
  • MotifsStipple engraving, Hand colouring, Georgian attire, Caricature detail
  • SizeW 37 cm (15 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Georgian 18th-century stipple engraving after William Bunbury is titled 'BILLIARDS' and features hand-coloured caricature detail depicting figures in period attire gathered around a table. Printed on paper with ink, the artwork is set behind glass within a black and gilt wooden frame, showing visible creases and being laid down on card. The dimensions measure 37 cm wide by 1 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library, the piece hangs ideally above a sideboard to bring historic character into a traditional or period interior. The cream and brown palette dominates the composition, while the cream-coloured mount board surrounds the plate mark beneath the printed title.

FAQs

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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