Lot 426
Three Engravings by William Henderson, Francis Wheatley, and Luigi Crosio. (1) William Henderson. The Children's Prayer, engraved by after a picture by Arthur Hacker. Size: 24 x 19 inches, attractively framed to 32½ x 27½". (2) Francis Wheatley. Turnips & Carrots…. Stipple engraving, 16 x 12½" (sight); matted and framed to 23½ x 19½ in. Plate 13 of The Cries of London, engraved by Thomas. Gaugain after Wheatley's painting (published by Colnaghi & Co., 1797). An image of a vegetable seller, her goods carried by a donkey and a woman holding some turnips she has just purchased. Light toning, else fine. (3) Luigi Crosio. Dancing Arabic Women. Black and white etching signed "L. Crosio" in the plate at lower left, 13¾ x 20½ in. Matted and framed to 24 x 30 in. A young man plays a musical instrument whille a young woman dances on a roof-top terrace. Three other women play instruments or watch. Minor scratches to sky; otherwise, fine. Crosio was an Italian artist (1835-1916) who specialized in genre pictures. He painted many romantic 18th century portraits and scenes. Estimate Value $200 - UP
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