After John Boultbee (British, 1753–1812), 'The Durham Ox', ...

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£420

After John Boultbee (British, 1753–1812),
'The Durham Ox',
Engraving on paper by John Whessell (circa 1760-circa 1840), printed in colours with hand finished additions, published by John Day 1802,
Printed inscription to lower margin reading 'To The Right Honorable Lord Somerville, This Print is with great respect humbly dedicated, by his Lordship's most obedt. humble Servant John Day. This wonderful Animal is now the property of Mr. John Day of Harmston, near Lincoln, and was March 20 1802, six years old. Subscriptions taken for this Print in the first Year, amounted to two thousand and upwards, from whence the Public opinion of this beautiful Animal may well be ascertained. This Ox is still in a grewing and improving state, and weighs according to the computation of the best judges 30 Score pr. Quarter, which is 300 Stone 14 lb to the Stone',
54.5cm x 67.5cm,
Framed and glazed (at fault)

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The print is framed under glass and has not been removed for inspection. The print surface shows discolouration all the way across the bottom edge. There is further staining, discolouration and darkening across the majority of the print surface, with a small paler area at the top edge. This pale area also shows wear to the paper. The print colours remain relatively strong, but may have faded somewhat over time. The frame shows losses to the moulding around the front edge, and losses to the beaded detail. The gilt finish is rubbed and somewhat discoloured throughout.