Lot 366: Two 19th-century Steel Engravings titled A Sailor's Sweetheart and Ferrybridge
A pair of mid-19th-century steel engravings, presented in modern frames. The first print, titled A Sailor’s Sweetheart, is a genre scene depicting a woman on a wooden pier overlooking a harbour with ships. It includes the inscription Page 73 in the upper right margin, indicating its origin as a book or periodical illustration. The second print, titled Ferrybridge, is a topographical view of a multi-arched bridge spanning a river, with figures in rowing boats and a masted vessel in the foreground. Both works exhibit the fine, precise hatched line work characteristic of the steel engraving technique. The prints are housed in dark wood frames with a gilded inner sight edge and are mounted behind glass with light grey and cream card mounts. Small inscriptions and plate information are visible in the margins of both prints.
Condition report:
Both prints show uniform age-related toning to the paper. No significant foxing, damp staining, or tears are visible through the glazing. The impressions remain sharp with good detail. The frames are in good condition with minor surface scuffs consistent with age. Not examined out of the frames.
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