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19th Century Classical Engraving, the last Dream, Engraved by F R Roffe.
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19th Century Classical Engraving, the last Dream, Engraved by F R Roffe.

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19th Century Classical Engraving, The Last Dream, Engraved by F R Roffe from a monument by J Edwards.

Monument of Miss Hutton of Sowber Hill near Northallerton with sculpture of a deceased woman lying on a bed, holding a book under her left arm; two female angels levitating above the bed, surrounded by clouds, the one at left with her arm around the waist of the other, looking down at the woman with an inviting gesture of her hand, the one at right pointing towards the sky.

With Inscription 'Her sun went down while it was yet day, but unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness'.

Original 19th century engraving in contemporary gold frame. Good condition with some spotting - see photos.

Dimensions: 32.5cm x 40.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Victorian Classical Steel Engraving to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09716645
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Steel-plate line engraving on wove paper: mid-Victorian publication illustration.
Engraved plate inscriptions naming draughtsman and engraver: Victorian period printing.
Scattered foxing marks across the margins: natural ageing of the paper.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245235
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19th Century Classical Engraving, The Last Dream, Engraved by F R Roffe from a monument by J Edwards.

Monument of Miss Hutton of Sowber Hill near Northallerton with sculpture of a deceased woman lying on a bed, holding a book under her left arm; two female angels levitating above the bed, surrounded by clouds, the one at left with her arm around the waist of the other, looking down at the woman with an inviting gesture of her hand, the one at right pointing towards the sky.

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With Inscription 'Her sun went down while it was yet day, but unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness'.
Charnwood Antiques

Original 19th century engraving in contemporary gold frame. Good condition with some spotting - see photos.

Dimensions: 32.5cm x 40.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Victorian Classical Steel Engraving to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09716645
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Steel-plate line engraving on wove paper: mid-Victorian publication illustration.
Engraved plate inscriptions naming draughtsman and engraver: Victorian period printing.
Scattered foxing marks across the margins: natural ageing of the paper.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame.
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Archive I A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame.

19th Century Classical Engraving, the last Dream, Engraved by F R Roffe.

Archive II A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame. View IV
Archive V A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame. View V
Archive VI A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame. View VI
Archive VII A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame. View VII
Archive VIII A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame. View VIII
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A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame.
19th Century Classical Engraving, the last Dream, Engraved by F R Roffe.
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A framed 19th-century monochrome line engraving depicting a reclining figure with ascending celestial figures, mounted within a patterned gold frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Prints
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Gilt, Glass
  • ColourMonochrome and Gold
  • MotifsClassical drapery, Ascending figures, Gilt moulding, Monochrome line shading

A Victorian classical steel engraving is a 19th-century print created by incising a composition into a steel plate, allowing for fine lines and rich tonal variations. These works frequently depicted classical, allegorical, or religious themes based on contemporary sculptures or paintings.

19th-century prints were typically executed on heavy cotton rag paper using oil-based inks applied from hand-engraved steel or copper plates. Framed examples often feature wooden mouldings finished with gold leaf, metal leaf, or lacquer accents.

Authentic period engravings feature a distinct indented plate mark around the image boundary pressed into the paper. Under magnification, the image consists of precise, continuous engraved lines rather than the dot matrix pattern seen in modern mechanical reproductions.

Monochrome classical engravings work exceptionally well as focal points within modern gallery walls or paired alongside contemporary abstract art to create tonal contrast. Placing them above console tables or inside traditional study spaces adds architectural depth.

Preserve antique paper prints by displaying them behind UV-filtering glass away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity. Ensure acid-free mounting materials are used within the frame to prevent discoloration and foxing over time.
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