
Description
An original period small antique full-color print of Japan "A Cloisonné Worker" by Mortimer Menpes (1855-1938) after watercolor painting by Mortimer Menpes. Gold leafed top edge. Published in December 1901 in London. Comes with original title page. Excellent condition - minor edge wear, minor tanning on the right side of the white border, never framed.
Overall 8.7"W x 6.05"H
Image 5.5"W x 4.4"H
Mortimer Luddington Menpes was an Australian-born English artist, author, printmaker, illustrator, member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers & Engravers, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, and Royal Institute of Oil Painters.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition - minor edge wear, minor tanning on the right side of the white border, never framed.
Dimensions:
Height: 6.05 in.
Width: 8.7 in.
Depth: 0.01 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Paper, Printmaking Materials
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Overall 8.7"W x 6.05"H
Image 5.5"W x 4.4"H
Mortimer Luddington Menpes was an Australian-born English artist, author, printmaker, illustrator, member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers & Engravers, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, and Royal Institute of Oil Painters.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition - minor edge wear, minor tanning on the right side of the white border, never framed.
Dimensions:
Height: 6.05 in.
Width: 8.7 in.
Depth: 0.01 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Paper, Printmaking Materials
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition - minor edge wear, minor tanning on the right side of the white border, never framed.
Buyer's Premium
20%
1901 Mortimer Menpes, "A Cloisonné Worker" Original Period Antique Print of Japan From London
Estimate $80-$230
Starting Price
$35
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