CONDITION REPORT

Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear.

The prints display well overall. The black and gilt frames show various signs of age and use including surface marks, rubbing, small chips and areas of loss to the finish. One frame has a more noticeable area of damage/loss to the gilt edge, as shown clearly in the photographs.

The backs show age-related wear and previous mounting/taping. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

DESCRIPTION

A charming matching set of three framed vintage colour reproductions from Francis Wheatley RA’s celebrated Cries of London series.

The three subjects are:

• New Mackrel, New Mackrel

• A New Love Song, Only Ha’penny a Piece

• Old Chairs to Mend

The original Cries of London images date from the late 18th century and depict the street sellers and everyday characters of Georgian London. These examples are later vintage reproductions after Wheatley’s original works and are not being offered as original 18th-century engravings.

Each is presented behind glass in a matching black frame with gilt detailing, making the three particularly attractive when displayed together.

Approximate measurements:

Two frames: 26 × 20 cm

One frame: 25 × 20 cm

Printed image areas: approximately 16.4 × 13 cm each

Sold together as a set of three.

Carefully packaged and dispatched via Royal Mail 48.