Ancient Artifacts & Antiquities
Lot 344:
"Streatley" by Alfred Dawson 1884 SIGNED - Antique Copper Plate Etching
"Streatley" by Alfred Dawson 1884 SIGNED – Antique Copper Plate Etching. Alfred Dawson (1843–1931) was a British artist best known for his finely detailed etchings of landscapes. His piece Streatley (1884) is an antique copper plate etching on thick laid paper, depicting the picturesque English village of Streatley with crisp lines and atmospheric detail. The etching depicts Streatley, a village in Berkshire, England, known for its scenic location along the River Thames. Dawson’s rendering emphasizes the tranquil, pastoral beauty of the area. Past auction estimates (according to AI) estimate the value of this work at 400 to 600 dollars. That estimate of value is for an unsigned etching. This etching is hand signed in pencil by the artist with its title "Streatley" hand written in the bottom left corner. It measures 7 1/8" by 4 7/8" approximately. Has some foxing and age toning with foxing mainly on the back side. Very good condition as shown in photos.
Condition: Authentic
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