RARE 1784 Hand Colored Etching HEARING ,by John Nixon published by William Wells

Description: Seller: Alley-Antiques DESCRIPTION: Georgian Period Accessories. RARE Antique 18th Century original satirical etching aquatint after John Nixon and published by William Wells. This is a medium etching aquatint on paper that was then hand colored. It was made in London, England. The title is "Hearing" and is from a series of prints of the Senses. It features a couple of dolls on a table with a man with a leg leg playing the violin. Two ladies listening( one old one young with a baby). There is a bird cage in the tree with a bird. It is hand colored. The etching is in a newer matting,glass, and frame. It is over 200 years old. Fair to good condition for age. I have not had it out of frame. It is NOT perfect it is antique and has character. There is overall toning. Paper loss before H in word HEARING. Matting has loss to some minor areas of the gold gilding around etching. The printer and date would be below matting but haven't verified as it hasn't been out of frame. Don't know condition under matting. Newer frame, newer matting, newer glass. Displays nicely and is a very hard to find original 200+ years old John Nixon etching. Overall measures about 16 3/4" long by about 12 3/4", sight of image in matting is about 11" x 8 1/2". Guaranteed an authentic 18th Century etching after John Nixon by William Wells. Insurance included in Shipping. BID WITH CONFIDENCE . We have been long timecollectors anddealers of early English Transferware, Quality 19th century furniture, and Victoriana. We havebeen selling on Ebay since 1997.Wealways strive to describe the items to the best of our abilities. All items we sell are old and willshow appropriatewear and tear, the pieces will not look brand new. They will have character. If you have anyquestions feel free toemail us. This is an auction and ALL SALES AREFINAL. TERMS: International buyers must have 10 feedback or more (or contact us prior to bidding). We accept credit cards through Paypal. Buyer pays shipping, handling, and insurance. Payment must clear before pick-up or shipping of an item. We need to hear from the high bidder within 2 days of auction end. Payment needs to arrive within 2 days after the auction, or we reserve the right to sell to the second highest bidder or relist the item, unless prior arrangement has been made. We usually ship 3 to 5 days after payment clears. All items sold as-is where-is. We are only responsible for the item while in our possession. We will not be held responsible for items lost or damaged during shipping. We will pack all items VERY WELL with bubble wrap and peanuts(furniture will be packed by the shipper). That is why ALL of the items purchased require insurance. In the unlikely event an item is damaged or lost by the mail/shipper we will work with you to help you file your claim, but the settlement will be between you and the carrier. Buyer is responsible for shipping arrangements on furniture items. We do have the phone number/email address of a couple of good shippers and will forward this if needed. When bidding on this item you agree to the terms listed above. Check out our other auctions for other early transferware and quality antiques. Thanks

Price: 425 USD

Location: Darrington, Washington

End Time: 2025-01-01T00:02:04.000Z

Shipping Cost: 29.85 USD