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H.strafford "Three Prize Wethers" Lithograph by J.w.giles
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for sale €1,287     $1,397
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H.strafford "Three Prize Wethers" Lithograph by J.w.giles

19th century
Description

"Three Prize Wethers" is a lithograph by J. W. Giles after H. Strafford. It measures 18"x 24" and is framed giving an overall size of 24"x 30".

Below is the inscription "J. Graf printer to her Majesty" and "London, Published by Fores, 41, Piccadilly"

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Livestock Lithograph Print to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09709603
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Dedication text recording agricultural prizes won in late 1857: printed circa 1858.
Imprint of lithographic printer J. Graf to the Queen: mid-Victorian production.
Publication line of Fores at 41 Piccadilly: established London sporting print seller.
Subtle hand-tinting over stone lithography: typical mid-19th-century illustrative printmaking.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244229
Dealers Notes

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Description
"Three Prize Wethers" is a lithograph by J. W. Giles after H. Strafford. It measures 18"x 24" and is framed giving an overall size of 24"x 30".

Below is the inscription "J. Graf printer to her Majesty" and "London, Published by Fores, 41, Piccadilly"

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Livestock Lithograph Print to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09709603
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Dedication text recording agricultural prizes won in late 1857: printed circa 1858.
Imprint of lithographic printer J. Graf to the Queen: mid-Victorian production.
Publication line of Fores at 41 Piccadilly: established London sporting print seller.
Subtle hand-tinting over stone lithography: typical mid-19th-century illustrative printmaking.

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.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244229
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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An antique 19th-century lithograph depicting three prize sheep standing in a countryside landscape with descriptive typography below.
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Archive I An antique 19th-century lithograph depicting three prize sheep standing in a countryside landscape with descriptive typography below.

H.strafford "Three Prize Wethers" Lithograph by J.w.giles

Archive II An antique 19th-century lithograph depicting three prize sheep standing in a countryside landscape with descriptive typography below. View II
Archive III An antique 19th-century lithograph depicting three prize sheep standing in a countryside landscape with descriptive typography below. View III
Archive IV An antique 19th-century lithograph depicting three prize sheep standing in a countryside landscape with descriptive typography below. View IV
Archive V An antique 19th-century lithograph depicting three prize sheep standing in a countryside landscape with descriptive typography below. View V
Archive VI An antique 19th-century lithograph depicting three prize sheep standing in a countryside landscape with descriptive typography below. View VI
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Viewing by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mctague
Verified Since Apr 2011
Items For Sale 246
Items Sold 1,200
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
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An antique 19th-century lithograph depicting three prize sheep standing in a countryside landscape with descriptive typography below.
H.Strafford "Three Prize Wethers" lithograph by J.W.Giles
Ref: SA1244229
An antique 19th-century lithograph depicting three prize sheep standing in a countryside landscape with descriptive typography below.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLithograph
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Agricultural
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourCream, Green
  • MotifsPrize sheep portrait, lithographic inscription, pastoral background landscape
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, British landowners and livestock breeders commissioned portraits of their prize-winning animals to record agricultural advancements and breed standards. These images were rendered as lithographs or engravings and published for farm enthusiasts and agricultural societies.

These prints were produced using stone lithography on heavy paper stock, often finished with hand-applied watercolour washes. Text was printed directly onto the lower margin detailing the breed, owner, weights, and awards.

Authentic prints feature publication lines from historic fine art publishers, artist and lithographer signatures along the plate margin, hand-tinted colouring, and age-consistent paper tone without modern photolithographic dots.

These works suit traditional English country house, rustic farmhouse, or modern rustic interiors. Mounting them in wooden frames allows them to sit above sideboards, mantelpieces, or as part of a gallery wall.

Keep prints framed behind UV-filtering glass using acid-free matting materials to prevent yellowing. Avoid displaying them in direct sunlight or areas with high humidity to prevent foxing and moisture damage.
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