Genuine DAVID ROBERTS RA Holy Land Royal Subscription Edition Lithograph 1842-49

Description: DESCRIPTION - A genuine original mid 19th century David Roberts RA 'Chancel of the Church of St. Helena' Royal Subscription Edition (RSE) Lithograph. I believe this to be plate 87 from Volume 2. This lithograph is from the Royal Subscription Edition (1842-1849) with only 500 copies produced per depiction. Louis Haghe (the Belgian engraver and friend of Roberts) worked on all of the lithographs for this series which were hand-coloured under the supervision of the artist. Printed on fine India paper, trimmed to image, glued along edges onto plain white card with the centre of the image left unattached. With gilt to the edges of the card - as per photos. The lithographs made from the drawings and watercolours from this tour of the Holy Land and Egypt were collated together into folios and released over a seven year period by the publisher F.G. Moon from 20 Threadneedle Street London. These images were issued to the original subscribers who had advanced money to cover the initial costs of publication. The quality of these superb coloured lithographs are exceptional and widely regarded as being some of the best ever produced. Approx size of lithograph 48cm/19 ins x 32.5 cm/ 12.75 ins Approx size of board 58cm/22.75 ins x 40.5 cm/ 16.25 ins Approx size of lithograph plus mount 66 cm/26 ins x 51.5 cm/ 20.25 ins Approx size framed 73 cm/ 28.75 ins x 58.5 cm/23 ins Framed in a fine quality mount and antique style gilt coloured wooden frame with backing board. Will be dispatch without the glass to avoid any damage to the print in transit. Photographed in natural daylight with no digital enhancements. There are four, and only four, genuine first editions of the David Roberts Lithographs - all published by F.G. Moon in London between 1842 and 1849. They are the hand coloured Royal Subscription Edition Folio prints (sometimes called "RSE" prints), the Standard Edition Folio prints (sometimes called "SE" prints), and proof editions (uncommonly seen) of each of these two formats. NOTHING ELSE IS A GENUINE DAVID ROBERTS FIRST EDITION LITHOGRAPH. Knowing how to distinguish these genuine first editions from others in the marketplace is very important, since first editions are more valuable than later editions by at least a factor of ten. - http://www.medinaarts.com/Editions1.htm IDENTIFYING GENUINE DAVID ROBERTS RSE LITHOGRAPHS - The image sizes for all editions are identical, as they were all printed from the same lithographic stones - about 13" x 20" for full page images The exact size for each image varies within a maximum of an inch in either dimension from image to image The RSE lithographs were printed on thin "India" paper, and (except for the proof versions) were then hand colored. The colored and proof RSE prints were then trimmed to the image and glued along their edges onto plain white card, with the centers of the images left unattached. In RSE first edition lithographs, there is no marginal printing because they have been trimmed to the image, and there should be no printing of any kind on the card on which the images are mounted. The edges of the card are typically gilt. The SE lithographs were printed on a heavier matte paper. They were not originally hand colored and were not trimmed to the image. Instead, a small publisher's mark was printed just below the center of the image, and beneath that a block letter title appears. A facsimile of the artist's signature and a title for the image were frequently worked into the image. Sometimes the artist signed directly on the black or gray stone after the lithographer had completed it, and sometimes the signature was placed there by the lithographer. This is the case for both the RSE and SE editions - Roberts' signature appears in varying loctions within the lower area of each printed image (save a very few such as Suez, from the Holy Land series.) A title for the print, and usually the 1838-39 date of the original sketch, are also worked into the lower area of the image. CONDITION - This lithograph is in excellent almost mint condition with no foxing, fading, age toning or watermarks. There is a slight ripple to the cardboard mount - please see photos to satisfy yourself as to condition as they form part of the description. I do my best to describe all faults but am not infallible so please do not make a purchase unless you are totally happy regarding the condition. . Most of the paintings and prints that I source are antique or vintage and as such are not in perfect condition and may need some attention to frames, glass, mounts, fixings etc. However, I do try to be totally honest and bring any flaws and faults to your attention if present. If you require any additional information or pictures, please don't hesitate to contact me as I am more than happy to help with any queries you may have. Thank you for looking. Lots of other paintings and prints listed weekly - please follow to see latest additons. Postage outside the UK (including Northern Ireland, Highlands and Islands) please ask first. I will always try to combine UK postage within my couriers weight and price guides. All items are sent tracked and signed-for via myHermes. PLEASE NOTE - THIS LISTING IS FOR THE PAINTING/PRINT ONLY. Will be very well packaged but due to postal policy restrictions I can't insure paintings/prints against damage only loss so the frame and glass are free. Happy to remove glass IF glazed before shipping if requested - thank you. When making a purchase please provide a contact number and/or email address if you would like the courier to contact you regarding delivery or if you have any special delivery instructions which can be added when booking the courier. I like to use recycled packaging when possible which also helps to keep prices low and do not profit from delivery costs with no charge being made for time taken to pack paintings/prints. RETURNS POLICY HAPPY TO ACCEPT RETURNS - BUYER PAYS POSTAGE COSTS - PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EBAY MESSAGES - THANK YOU. Returns accepted but not for issues with frames, glass or mounts as they are not part of the sale. I strive very hard to offer an honest and efficient service at all times and value your custom highly. Therefore, a lot of time and care is taken to describe and photograph all faults accurately and if in the unlikely event any purchase is not as described a full refund will be issued on the safe return of the purchased item - Thank you for taking the time to read all the information in this listing. Catherine. A/211009/1853

Price: 450 GBP

Location: Bodmin

End Time: 2025-02-07T10:25:26.000Z

Shipping Cost: 73.02 GBP