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Exquisite 1840s Steel Engraving - Engraved by H. ROBINSON FROM THE ORIGINAL, OF HOLBEIN, IN THE COLLECTION OF MERCER'S HALL, LONDON Published by JOHN TALLIS & COMPANY, LONDON & NEW YORK Approximate Portrait Image Area Size: 4 X 5 inches Approximate Size With Decorated Border and vignettes: 6 X 7 1/2 inches Approximate Overall Size with margins: 7 X 10 1/2 inches A beautiful elaborate fleur de lis scrollwork decorative border surrounds the image, with a tiny vignette at the top of the portrait image. The vignette may represent the family coat of arms or crest. The celtic like ornamental perimeter scrollwork surrounding the portrait is a beautiful work of art, typical of a John Tallis type production. A great historical portrait print for a genealogy buff looking for family heritage or royalty type prints. William Paulet or Powlett (the name is spelt both ways) devoted himself to court life, and in time prospered so well that he became successively Comptroller and Treasurer of the Household to King Henry VIII. CONDITION: Excellent Condition. Portrait Image area is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful detail and in Excellent Condition. Blank on Reverse side and printed heavier paper. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper. The print I have for sale, like many antique prints that you see online, originate from an antique book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. N° de ref. del artículo 11478
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