Set of 6 Original 19th-Century Steel Engravings (c.1835–1860)
$ 178.62
Description
Set of 6 Original 19th-Century Steel Engravings (c.1835–1860), acquired from a historic property in Malaga, Spain. Offered here is a matching set of six genuine mid-19th-century steel engravings, all original period prints (not reproductions), printed in Paris and framed together many decades ago. These engravings come from a European travel / topographical illustration series, popular in the Victorian era, depicting Spanish life, landscapes, and notable views. ⸻ The six engravings are titled: 1. Vista del Peñón de la Horca – dramatic mountain landscape 2. Los Carabineros – Spanish mounted troops / cavalry 3. El Mendigo – social scene (“The Beggar”) 4. El Bosque y el Torrente – forest and mountain stream 5. La Marcha de Valladolid – rural procession with ox cart 6. La Tour de Londres – Tower of London viewed from the Thames All are original steel-plate engravings, printed in Paris by Motelay (Rue du Cherme), active during the mid-1800s. ⸻ Age & Authenticity • Date: circa 1835–1860 • Technique: steel engraving • Origin: Paris, France • Authentic antique prints, not later reproductions • Titles printed in Spanish / French, typical of period travel albums ⸻ Condition (Important – Please Read) • Prints are in original, unrestored condition • Foxing (age-related spotting) is present throughout (visible in photos) • Paper is stable with no tears • Frames are original wooden frames • Exactly as shown — no cleaning or restoration attempted This condition is normal for 180-year-old prints and is often preferred by collectors who wish to restore professionally. ⸻ Restoration & Value Potential These engravings respond very well to professional conservation: • Foxing reduction • De-acidification • Flattening • Archival re-mounting ➡️ Once professionally restored, the value would be significantly higher. They are being sold as-is, allowing the buyer to restore to their own standard. ⸻ Why sell as a set? • Matching size, age, and framing • Unified subject matter • Far more attractive to collectors and interior designers • Sets of 6 are increasingly hard to find intact ⸻ Shipping • Carefully packed and shipped as a set • UK delivery preferred (international shipping available on request) • Collection welcome if local ⸻ Summary A rare opportunity to acquire a complete set of original 19th-century European engravings, ideal for: • collectors • decorators • restorers • period interiors
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