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Adam Buck "Father's Hope, Mother's Glory" Pair Engravings
McTague of Harrogate
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Adam Buck "Father's Hope, Mother's Glory" Pair Engravings

19th century
Description

"Come Father's Hope, Come Mother's Glory, Now Listen to a Pretty Story" and

"Mama Don't Make me beg in vain, Pray Read that Pretty Book again"

After Adam Buck this pair of old stipple engravings by M. N. Bate were published in 1808 at Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101, Strand. Each measures 12"x 10" and is framed giving an overall size of 22"x 18" for each picture. These are lovely early impressions in colour, each framed in the suitable old mount and frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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McTague of Harrogate has dated these Adam Buck Regency Engravings to the 1800s.

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SA1226056
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Description
"Come Father's Hope, Come Mother's Glory, Now Listen to a Pretty Story" and

"Mama Don't Make me beg in vain, Pray Read that Pretty Book again"

After Adam Buck this pair of old stipple engravings by M. N. Bate were published in 1808 at Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101, Strand. Each measures 12"x 10" and is framed giving an overall size of 22"x 18" for each picture. These are lovely early impressions in colour, each framed in the suitable old mount and frame.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated these Adam Buck Regency Engravings to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226056
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings in slim gilt frames depicting a mother and child in Neoclassical dress.
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Archive I A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings in slim gilt frames depicting a mother and child in Neoclassical dress.

Adam Buck "Father's Hope, Mother's Glory" Pair engravings

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Archive III A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings in slim gilt frames depicting a mother and child in Neoclassical dress. View III
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A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings in slim gilt frames depicting a mother and child in Neoclassical dress.
Adam Buck "Father's Hope, Mother's Glory" Pair engravings
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A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings in slim gilt frames depicting a mother and child in Neoclassical dress.
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Regency stipple engravings are printed works from the early 19th century created using small dots rather than solid lines, allowing for subtle gradations of tone. They frequently depict neoclassical subjects, family portraits, and figures in Empire-line garments seated on classical furniture.

Prints from this period were etched or engraved onto copper plates and pressed onto handmade rag paper. Frames were commonly constructed from pine or oak and finished with water gilding or oil gilding over a gesso base.

Authentic works feature distinct publication lines at the lower edge detailing the artist, engraver, publisher, and publication date. The paper typically exhibits age-appropriate oxidation and heavy rag fiber content, alongside faint plate impression marks around the image boundary.

A symmetrical pair of framed prints functions well when hung side by side over a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. The classical subject matter pairs effectively with both traditional mahogany furniture and modern minimal schemes.

Keep framed prints away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity to prevent fading and foxing. Frame prints using acid-free mounting boards and UV-filtering glass to protect the original rag paper from degradation.
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