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"The Melton Breakfast" Fox Hunt Antique Folio Engraving in Frame

$1,162.33
£865.70
€990VAT Included
CA$1,632.35
A$1,655.96
CHF 941.90
MX$20,118.25
NOK 11,077.42
SEK 11,115.82
DKK 7,550.10

About the Item

1839 "The Melton Breakfast" Fox Hunt Antique Folio Engraving in Frame Antique Folio engraving of "The Melton Breakfast" by Francis Grant. Printmaker: Charles Lewis, Pub: Hodgson & Graves, Date: circa 1839 Inscribed: Artist, engraver and publisher identified within matrix, Sir Francis Grant, (January 1803 – 5 October 1878), was a Scottish portrait painter, who painted Queen Victoria and many distinguished British aristocratic and political figures of the day. He served as President of the Royal Academy. He acquired a reputation as a fine painter of "sporting" subjects, and in 1834 exhibited at the Royal Academy - a picture called Melton Breakfast (which was engraved by Charles G. Lewis). Grant acquired a reputation for painting Sporting subjects such as this famous annual Fox Hunt. The Painting was engraved by Charles Lewis. Originally exhibited in 1839 Royal academy. The Melton Breakfast depicts eleven distinguished British Gentalmen having their breakfast after the hunt in the home of Lord Alvanley Melton Mowbray. The men are identified by name at the bottom of the engraving. Originally published in London in 1839 by Hodgson & Graves. Dimensions. H:(63 cm 24.8 in) W:(90 cm 35.4 in) Frame: H:(71 cm 28 in) W:(99 cm 39 in) Condition: Good antique condition. The engraving is perfectly preserved, has an door frame.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 38.98 in (99 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. The engraving is perfectly preserved, has an door frame.
  • Seller Location:
    SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10981250304462

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