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Horncastle Horse Fair Original English Antique 1875 Hand Coloured Print After a Sheldon Williams
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Horncastle Horse Fair Original English Antique 1875 Hand Coloured Print After a Sheldon Williams

19th century
Sold 20 February 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: Antique Original Wood Engraving print Published in Harper's Weekly Newspaper, later Hand Coloured

Surface: Paper with centrefold as published

Artist and signature: After Arthur Sheldon Williams

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1875

Depiction or Location: A Horsefair at Horncastle

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection

Condition report: This print is considered to be in good condition. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of item approx. 62 x 47 cm including mount (mount aperture size approx. 52 x 32 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Horse Print to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107831
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Description
Type of artwork: Antique Original Wood Engraving print Published in Harper's Weekly Newspaper, later Hand Coloured

Surface: Paper with centrefold as published

Artist and signature: After Arthur Sheldon Williams

fig 1. An antique hand-coloured print depicting a busy nineteenth-century horse fair with figures and horses in a street setting.
fig 1. Horncastle Horse Fair Original English Antique 1875 Hand Coloured Print After a Sheldon Williams

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1875

Depiction or Location: A Horsefair at Horncastle

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection

Condition report: This print is considered to be in good condition. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of item approx. 62 x 47 cm including mount (mount aperture size approx. 52 x 32 cm)

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Horse Print to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107831
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
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Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

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Archive I An antique hand-coloured print depicting a busy nineteenth-century horse fair with figures and horses in a street setting. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Horncastle Horse Fair Original English Antique 1875 Hand Coloured Print After a Sheldon Williams

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Archive III An antique hand-coloured print depicting a busy nineteenth-century horse fair with figures and horses in a street setting. View III
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Archive IX An antique hand-coloured print depicting a busy nineteenth-century horse fair with figures and horses in a street setting. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-coloured print depicting a busy nineteenth-century horse fair with figures and horses in a street setting. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-coloured print depicting a busy nineteenth-century horse fair with figures and horses in a street setting. View XI
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An antique hand-coloured print depicting a busy nineteenth-century horse fair with figures and horses in a street setting.
Horncastle Horse Fair Original English Antique 1875 Hand Coloured Print After A Sheldon Williams
Ref: SA1107831
An antique hand-coloured print depicting a busy nineteenth-century horse fair with figures and horses in a street setting.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArt & Wall Decor
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Watercolour
  • ColourMulti-Coloured
  • MotifsEquine figures, Victorian streetscape, Hand-coloured details, Historical narrative
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century equestrian prints frequently utilised hand-colouring techniques over wood engravings or lithographs, capturing scenes of rural life, sporting events and horse fairs with lively detail.

Authentic Victorian prints from this period were typically produced on heavy rag paper or wood-pulp stock, often featuring hand-applied watercolours or gouache tints over a printed monochrome base.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper ageing, plate or impression marks, typographical layout of captions, and the presence of genuine hand-colouring rather than modern dot-matrix printing.

This artwork pairs well with traditional timber framing and neutral wall backdrops, fitting naturally into studies, hallways or living spaces styled with classic or transitional interiors.

Preservation requires framing behind UV-resistant glass, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and maintaining stable humidity levels to protect the paper and pigments from deterioration.
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