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Finden, William & Edward
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Finden's Gallery of Modern Art. London & New York: London Printing & Publishing Company, Limited, [1859]. [with:] Finden's Tableaux; of National Character, Beauty, & Costume. London: J. Hogarth, [1843-1860]
5 volumes, folio (13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.; 350 x 266 mm). Calligraphic title for each part, engraved title to the Tableaux, 61 engraved plates by Scriven, Finden, Hollis, Holl, et al., after drawings by Stephanoff, Corbould, Wood, et al., hand-colored and hand-finished with gum arabic, each with guard paper; some occasional light marginal browning and the occasional spot. Antique green crushed morocco, double-fillet borders and frames, spines gilt, green morocco doublures, cream watered-silk endleaves, edges gilt, green silk placeholders.
5 volumes, folio (13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.; 350 x 266 mm). Calligraphic title for each part, engraved title to the Tableaux, 61 engraved plates by Scriven, Finden, Hollis, Holl, et al., after drawings by Stephanoff, Corbould, Wood, et al., hand-colored and hand-finished with gum arabic, each with guard paper; some occasional light marginal browning and the occasional spot. Antique green crushed morocco, double-fillet borders and frames, spines gilt, green morocco doublures, cream watered-silk endleaves, edges gilt, green silk placeholders.
Provenance
William P. Olds (engraved bookplate laid in)
Literature
Tooley 220 (Tableaux only)
Condition
some occasional light marginal browning and marginal spotting
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Two series of these popular engravings, in a deluxe re-issue of the plates without text, hand-colored. "Usually issued in black and white, but some copies were coloured. In this latter state it is rare and fine" (Tooley).
The brothers William (1787-1852) and Edward Finden (1791-1857) established a sucessful engraving atelier in Euston Square where they took on students who acted as assistants, the brothers providing the finishing touches. They often worked after drawings by well-known artists including J. M. W. Turner, David Roberts, Clarkson Stanfield, Thomas Stothard, and Samuel Prout.