1785 Antique Print; Spring at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire after Samuel Ireland

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scare antique print "Cliefden's Spring.", Buckinghamshire. Offered with the original sheet of text describing the view. The location shown later became the site for Spring Cottage on the banks of the Thames. DATE PRINTED: 1812, dated 1785 on the print, the date of engraving. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 19 x 15 cm, 7.5 x 6 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Samuel Middiman from an original study by Samuel Ireland. Samuel Middiman (1750–1831) was an English engraver. He first appeared as an exhibitor of landscape drawings at the Incorporated Society of Artists in 1772 and following years, and in 1780 he exhibited drawings at the Royal Academy. He studied engraving under William Byrne, and is also said to have had instruction in this art from William Woollett. He was employed as an engraver by John Boydell for several years. Samuel Ireland (21 May 1744 – July 1800), English author and engraver, is best remembered today as the chief victim of the Ireland Shakespeare forgeries created by his son, William Henry Ireland. PROVENANCE: Produced for "Select Views In Great Britain, Engrav'd by S. Middiman, From Pictures and Drawings by the most eminent Artists. With Descriptions. ", first issued in parts between 1784–92 and here from a consolidated edition issued in London by John and Josiah Boydell 1812. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Cliveden is a National Trust-owned estate in Buckinghamshire, on the border with Berkshire. The Italianate mansion, known as Cliveden House, crowns an outlying ridge of the Chiltern Hills close to the hilltop village of Taplow, just 2 miles (3.2 km) from the riverside town of Maidenhead. The mansion sits on banks 40 metres (130 ft) above the River Thames, and its grounds slope down to the river. Cliveden has been home to an earl, three countesses, two dukes, a Prince of Wales and the Viscounts Astor. The area in this view later became the home of Spring Cottage. It was used as a tea house and spa for the many visitors attracted to the nearby mineral springs, which flowed from the chalk cliff above and ran down into the Thames. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 17.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-11-09T20:50:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.74 GBP