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Old Woman By Thomas Frye From His Series Of Fanciful Heads

Stock No

4615

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2015
  • £1,500.00
  • €1,812 Euro
  • $1,897 US Dollar

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Item Description

Mezzotint by Thomas Frye from his series of life-sized fanciful heads; Old Woman leaning on a Crutch. Thomas Frye executed portraits in oil, pastel and mezzotint. The mezzotints for which Frye is chiefly remembered is his series of seventeen life-size heads, which he published in two series between 1760-1762. Not presented as portraits but a series of 'fanciful heads' arranged in diverse poses; only  his self portrait is identifiable.

This example is in excellent condition with good margins on three sides; trimmed close to the plate mark at the base line. Engraved in stipple along the title band 'T. Frye Pictor Invt & Sculpt. Hatton Garden 1760'.

Within a good replica of a correct 18th century print frame, ebonized and with a gilt sight.

Sheet size: 14.75 in x 20.5 in

o/s: 23 in x 17 3/8 in

 

Item Info

Seller

WALPOLES

Seller Location

London, London

Period

18th Century & Earlier

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

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+44 (0)207 7275263

+44 (0)7831 561042

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