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18thc Engraving in Its Period Frame
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18thc Engraving in Its Period Frame

18th century
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Charming original 18th Century engraving entitled “the delightful story” engraved by William Ward after a work by George Morland in 1787 (his brother-in-law) a prominent 18th Century painter.

It depicts 2 young women lounging in bed, one reading a book aloud to the other.

in good general condition, house in a period gilt frame.

Height 34cm.  Width 39cm

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oval Engraving to the 18th Century.

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Charming original 18th Century engraving entitled “the delightful story” engraved by William Ward after a work by George Morland in 1787 (his brother-in-law) a prominent 18th Century painter.

It depicts 2 young women lounging in bed, one reading a book aloud to the other.

in good general condition, house in a period gilt frame.

Height 34cm.  Width 39cm

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oval Engraving to the 18th Century.

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Decorative & country house antiques, including art and taxidermy

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An oval 18th-century sepia print displaying a domestic bedroom scene, enclosed within a carved circular giltwood frame with beaded detailing.
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Archive I An oval 18th-century sepia print displaying a domestic bedroom scene, enclosed within a carved circular giltwood frame with beaded detailing.

18thc Engraving in Its Period Frame

Archive II An oval 18th-century sepia print displaying a domestic bedroom scene, enclosed within a carved circular giltwood frame with beaded detailing. View II
Archive III An oval 18th-century sepia print displaying a domestic bedroom scene, enclosed within a carved circular giltwood frame with beaded detailing. View III
Archive IV An oval 18th-century sepia print displaying a domestic bedroom scene, enclosed within a carved circular giltwood frame with beaded detailing. View IV
Archive V An oval 18th-century sepia print displaying a domestic bedroom scene, enclosed within a carved circular giltwood frame with beaded detailing. View V
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An oval 18th-century sepia print displaying a domestic bedroom scene, enclosed within a carved circular giltwood frame with beaded detailing.
18thC ENGRAVING IN ITS PERIOD FRAME
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An oval 18th-century sepia print displaying a domestic bedroom scene, enclosed within a carved circular giltwood frame with beaded detailing.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourGold, Sepia
  • MotifsOval aperture, beaded moulding, carved leaf trim, figurative subject

This Georgian wall art comprises an original 18th-century sepia engraving entitled "The Delightful Story", engraved by William Ward after a work by George Morland from 1787. The paper print depicts a domestic bedroom scene featuring two young women lounging in bed, with one reading a book aloud to the other. The circular artwork rests within a carved giltwood frame finished in gold, featuring a glazed oval aperture bordered by beaded moulding and carved leaf trim along the outer edge. Signs of age include faint surface wear visible on the timber frame. The piece measures 34 cm in height and 39 cm in width. It suits placement on a narrow wall space within an English Country House interior setting.

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18th-century prints were primarily produced using copperplate engraving, etching, or mezzotint techniques. They frequently depicted classical themes, portraiture, and domestic genre scenes, printed on laid paper and often mounted in gilded or dark timber frames.

Frames from this era were typically constructed from carved pine or fruitwood, overlaid with gesso and gold leaf to create a gilded finish. Decorative elements often included beaded sight edges, gadrooning, and carved floral or ribbon motifs.

Authentic period prints exhibit hand-laid paper lines, plate marks around the image border, and natural aging such as foxing. Period frames display hand-carved joinery, surface patination, gilding wear showing the underlying reddish bole, and historical backing boards.

An antique print can be displayed as part of a gallery wall alongside varied frame styles, or hung individually in a hallway, bedroom, or study to create a focal point that contrasts with contemporary decor.

Keep prints out of direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading and paper degradation. Giltwood frames should be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush without water or chemical cleaners, which can dissolve water-gilded surfaces.
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