W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
An early 19th Century Equestrian Hunting Scene Etching titled ‘A Good One….’Panorama of a Fox Hunt’ by Henry Thomas Alken, 1784-1851, Published by R. Ackermann, Junior, 191 Regent Street, London, January 1st, c.1828. Contemporary hand coloured in watercolour and later gilt wood framed.
The etching is sub titled “A Good One – But behind from a fall, and Down again. Podge at a Gate – by some of all sorts- mostly Bad. No Judgement at all. Excefsive Polite. more judgement that Pluck.”
Provenance: The late Nicholas Parsons, CBE. Actor, Comedian, Broadcaster, Wit and Raconteur. Host of BBC Radio programme Just a Minute 1967-2019.
H: 6.9? / 17.5cm x W: 24? / 61cm x D: 0.8? / 2cm
Price Inc. UK Delivery: £295.00p
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Nicholas Parsons Collection – 19th Century Equestrian Etching ‘Panorama of a Fox Hunt’ by Henry Thomas Alken
