A Georgian hand coloured copper engraving of a beautiful brindle Greyhound ''Venus''.She stands in a picturesque rustic setting with her mate laying beside her.In a very good clean state printed on a wove paper with fine and detailed hand colouring.Engraved by John Scott (1774�1827) after a work by the famous English animal painter Sawrey Gilpin RA (1733-1807) and published in Georgian London in 1801.Publication details below image with title in open letters:S. Gilpin del. / J Scott sculp. / VENUS / Published May 1, 1801, by Bunny & Gold, 103 Shoe Lane, London. Within a handsome period polished hardwood cassetta frame with vere eglomise.Both frame and engraving are in first class condition.There maybe some reflections in the glass, these are not faults.Frame size approx: 8 1/2 ins. by 10 1/4 ins. (21.4 cm. by 26.3 cm.) Postage UK: � 11.00 Special delivery next day.Portage overseas: � 28.00 International signed for.Payment may be made via cheque, bank transfer or Paypal.To pay by credit or debit card over the phone please contact me on 07790 479615 or 01787 223001.Any questions please phone or email.All our items are carefully packed and are always sentby Royal Mail recorded delivery.Height is 21.4cm (8.4inches)
Width is 26.3cm (10.4inches)
Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)