November 12, 2017 Online Catalog

281 - 3 ANTIQUE FIRST STEEPLECHASE ON RECORD PRINTS

After Henry Alken (British, 1785-1851), Engraved by John Harris (British, c. 1791-1873) Three out of four prints from The First Steeple Chase on Record. Signed "Drawn by H. Alken" l.l. and "Engraved by J. Harris" l.r. in the plates, published by Ben. Brooks, London, March 1, 1839. Hand-colored etchings with aquatint, plate sizes 14 1/4 x 16 5/8 in., framed. The four scenes depicted are: Ipswich, The Watering-place behind the Barracks (Plate I), The large field near Biles's Corner. (Plate II), The last field near Nacton Heath. (Plate III). Missing Nacton Church and Village. (Plate IV)." -Skinnnerinc.com. Frames measure approximately 19" H x 24" W x 3/4" D. Each weighs 4lbs.,6oz.

Pre-sale estimate $100 - 200