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LOT 34:
ANTIQUE 18 C PORTRAIT ETCHINGS BY ROBERT DIGHTON
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Estimated price :
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ANTIQUE 18 C PORTRAIT ETCHINGS BY ROBERT DIGHTON
A pair of antique etchings on paper by Robert Dighton, 1752 to 1814, an English portrait painter and printmaker. First. A portrait of a woman with musical notes, titled Mrs Wrighten. Second. A male portrait, titled Mr Parsons. Both prints are titled underneath, Signed R. Dighton Pinx. in the lower left, R. Laurie Sculpt. in the lower right. Inscription Published as the act directs July 10th, 1779 by W. Richardson no. 68 High Holborn is on the bottom of both artworks. Mary Ann Wrighten Pownall, 1751 to 1796, was an English singer, actress and composer. William Parsons, 1736 to 1795, was a British actor and painter. Robert Laurie, 1755 to 1836, was an English engraver. White mat, black frames. European Graphic Art Prints, Theatre Collectibles.
Dimensions: Overall size: Frame 14 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. Image 6 x 4 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Water damage on the bottom. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
