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Early 19th C Hand Coloured Monkey Engravings
William James Antiques
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Early 19th C Hand Coloured Monkey Engravings

19th century
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A wonderful six of hand colour monkey engravings from the early 19th century, all framed in birdseye maple and giltwood frames. Published by J Wilkes, English, Circa 1810.

Dimensions: Height: 41 cm - 16 1/4 Inches, Width: 33 cm - 13 Inches, Depth: 2 cm - 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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William James Antiques has dated this Antique Monkey Engravings Framed to the 19th Century.

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SA1223738
Description
A wonderful six of hand colour monkey engravings from the early 19th century, all framed in birdseye maple and giltwood frames. Published by J Wilkes, English, Circa 1810.

Dimensions: Height: 41 cm - 16 1/4 Inches, Width: 33 cm - 13 Inches, Depth: 2 cm - 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Antique Monkey Engravings Framed to the 19th Century.

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SA1223738
William James Antiques
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A set of six early nineteenth-century hand-coloured monkey engravings in burr wood frames suspended from a brass rail on chains.
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Archive I A set of six early nineteenth-century hand-coloured monkey engravings in burr wood frames suspended from a brass rail on chains.

Early 19th C Hand Coloured Monkey Engravings

Archive II A set of six early nineteenth-century hand-coloured monkey engravings in burr wood frames suspended from a brass rail on chains. View II
Archive III A set of six early nineteenth-century hand-coloured monkey engravings in burr wood frames suspended from a brass rail on chains. View III
Archive IV A set of six early nineteenth-century hand-coloured monkey engravings in burr wood frames suspended from a brass rail on chains. View IV
Archive V A set of six early nineteenth-century hand-coloured monkey engravings in burr wood frames suspended from a brass rail on chains. View V
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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William James Antiques
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A set of six early nineteenth-century hand-coloured monkey engravings in burr wood frames suspended from a brass rail on chains.
Early 19Th C Hand Coloured Monkey Engravings
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A set of six early nineteenth-century hand-coloured monkey engravings in burr wood frames suspended from a brass rail on chains.
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During the early 19th century, copperplate and steel engravings were created to illustrate scientific and natural history studies. Artists produced monochrome line prints which were subsequently painted by hand using watercolour pigments to accurately depict exotic flora and fauna.

These works were printed on hand-made rag paper using oil-based inks before watercolour pigments and binder were applied by hand. Frames from the period frequently feature timber veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or maple alongside gilt mounts.

Authentic antique engravings display a visible plate mark, which is an impression left in the paper by the edge of the metal plate during printing. Under magnification, hand-coloured areas reveal fluid brushwork rather than the uniform dot matrix patterns characteristic of modern mechanical prints.

Grouping small framed prints in a structured gallery grid or hanging them vertically using decorative brass rails creates a refined focal point. They integrate effectively with rich timber furniture, dark paint schemes, or traditional study spaces.

Keep paper artworks away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity to prevent fading and discolouration. Frame prints using conservation-grade, acid-free backing materials and UV-protective glass to ensure long-term preservation.
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