(3) Chinese Engravings, Hand Tinted Copper Etched Lot 3056

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LOT 3056Seller's Estimate: USD 50 - 100Three original Chinese copper etched engravings. Hand painted in water colors. All three were drawn by T. Allom. Framed, under glass with forest green matting. Overall size, 13.5 x 16". 1. " Foot of the Too- king, or Two Peaks, at Le Nai". Engraved by R. Sands. 2. "The Tung-ting Shan". Engraved by J. Sands. 3. "A Mandarin paying a visit of Ceremony". Engraved by A. Fox. This piece is slightly smaller than the other two. Overall size, 13.5 x 15.5". 6.25 x 8.5 sight.In traditional pure etching, a metal (usually copper, zinc or steel) plate is covered with a waxy ground which is resistant to acid. The artist then scratches off the ground with a pointed etching needle where he or she wants a line to appear in the finished piece, so exposing the bare metal. The plate is then dipped in a bath of acid, technically called the mordant (French for "biting") or etchant, or has acid washed over it. The acid "bites" into the metal (it dissolves part of the metal) where it is exposed, leaving behind lines sunk into the plate. The remaining ground is then cleaned off the plate. The plate is inked all over, and then the ink wiped off the surface, leaving only the ink in the etched lines. The plate is then put through a high-pressure printing press together with a sheet of paper (often moistened to soften it) . The paper picks up the ink from the etched lines, making a print. The process can be repeated many times; typically several hundred impressions (copies) could be printed before the plate shows much sign of wear. The work on the plate can also be added to by repeating the whole process; this creates an etching which exists in more than one state.Most likely this is the artist. Thomas Allom was an English artist, topographical illustrator and architect, and one of the founder members of what eventually became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He was born in Lambeth, south London, the son of a coachman from Suffolk. In 1819, he was apprenticed to architect Francis Goodwin for whom he worked until 1826. He then studied at the Royal Academy School. His designs for churches shown at exhibitions in 1824 and 1827 aroused considerable interest, and he later designed many buildings in London (including a workhouse in Marloes Road, Kensington (1847), the Church of Christ in Highbury in 1850, the Church of St Peter in Notting Hill in 1856, and the elegant Ladbroke Estate in west London).Provenance:Arthur J Connolly, Nples, FLCirca:Circa 1840Artist:T. Allom, A. Fox, SandsMedium:Paper, ink, paint.Dimensions:Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 6.5 | Height(in) = 16 | Width(in) = 18 | Depth(in) = 6Size of Artwork: 6.5 x 9" sight.Condition Report:Only minimal age coloring. Very good condition.Payment:The buyer is responsible for paying the seller directly after winning the item. Details on accepted payment methods and where to send payment are provided in an invoice from the seller.Shipping:The buyer is responsible for paying all shipping costs and arranging for shipping and delivery with the seller.Additional shipping details from the seller:Cash, Bank Wire Transfer, Personal, Cashiers or Certified Bank Checks (allow 2 weeks clearance for all checks), Master Card or Visa Credit Cards. At the close of the sale of any item(s), title to the property immediately transfers to the successful bidder, who in turn, becomes the owner of the property. Buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased property, including all costs and expenses of handling, shipping, insurance, taxes, export and otherwise, and is liable for the full purchase price, plus Buyer's Premium and applicable taxes. Payment must be made either on the day of the auction or within (7) seven business days from the close of the auction. Checks must be dated and bankable on the day of purchase, they will not be held for any period of time and must clear through our bank before merchandise is released. A $30.00USD fee... read more

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