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Antique Etching
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Antique Etching

18th century
For Sale by The Ark Stores
Description

An antique etching

18th century

By caricaturist John Kay

“The Artist Under Examination”

A satirical depiction of a legal or artistic proceeding, featuring Sheriff Pringle alongside others named Bell and Rae

Dated 1792

Framed and glazed

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Framed Etching to the 18th Century.

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SA1208685
Description
An antique etching

18th century

By caricaturist John Kay

“The Artist Under Examination”

“
A satirical depiction of a legal or artistic proceeding, featuring Sheriff Pringle alongside others named Bell and Rae.
The Ark Stores

Dated 1792

Framed and glazed

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Framed Etching to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208685
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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A framed Georgian hand-coloured etching titled Examination depicting figures in 18th-century dress set within a thick, light brown wood frame.
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Archive I A framed Georgian hand-coloured etching titled Examination depicting figures in 18th-century dress set within a thick, light brown wood frame.

Antique Etching

Archive II A framed Georgian hand-coloured etching titled Examination depicting figures in 18th-century dress set within a thick, light brown wood frame. View II
Archive III A framed Georgian hand-coloured etching titled Examination depicting figures in 18th-century dress set within a thick, light brown wood frame. View III
Archive IV A framed Georgian hand-coloured etching titled Examination depicting figures in 18th-century dress set within a thick, light brown wood frame. View IV
Archive V A framed Georgian hand-coloured etching titled Examination depicting figures in 18th-century dress set within a thick, light brown wood frame. View V
Archive VI A framed Georgian hand-coloured etching titled Examination depicting figures in 18th-century dress set within a thick, light brown wood frame. View VI
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
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The Ark Stores
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A framed Georgian hand-coloured etching titled Examination depicting figures in 18th-century dress set within a thick, light brown wood frame.
Antique Etching
Ref: SA1208685
A framed Georgian hand-coloured etching titled Examination depicting figures in 18th-century dress set within a thick, light brown wood frame.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Maple, Glass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBirdseye maple frame, Hand-coloured print, Plate mark border, Georgian costumed figures
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Georgian wall art piece is an 18th-century hand-coloured etching titled "The Artist Under Examination" by caricaturist John Kay, dated 1792. It depicts a satirical scene of a legal or artistic proceeding featuring Sheriff Pringle alongside others named Bell and Rae, rendered in soft blue, red, and brown tones within a plate mark border. The artwork sits behind glass within a thick, honey-brown birds-eye maple wooden frame showing distinct mottled grain patterns, complemented by a simple interior stepped moulding profile and neutral card mount. Measuring 30 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the framed print has a compact footprint suited to display on a narrow wall space. It brings traditional character to a study, a gentleman's library, or a hallway, lending historical interest and classic illustration to domestic interiors.

FAQs

An antique etching is a printmaking technique where an image is incised into a metal plate using acid before being inked and impressed onto paper.

Georgian prints were typically printed on hand-laid rag paper using oil-based inks, often hand-coloured with watercolour, and set within solid timber frames such as maple or mahogany.

Authentic 18th-century etchings feature a distinct plate mark indentation around the image border, hand-laid paper with visible chain lines, and characteristic age-related toning.

Framed antique etchings can be displayed as part of a gallery wall alongside contemporary artwork or positioned singly above a console table or desk to add historical character.

Display antique prints away from direct sunlight and humid environments, utilising UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials to prevent fading and foxing.
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