Anthony Walker (1726-1765) - The Mowhawk Indian Warrior – 18thC Engraving

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About the Item

Anthony Walker (British, 1726–1765) The Mowhawk Indian Warrior with his Tomax, scalping Knive &c. • Mid 18th Century copper plate engraving on laid paper • Sheet, ca. 20.7 x 12.7 cm • Presented in a later, vintage/somewhat tired simple mount, ca. 30 x 21 cm (Visible image ca. 19.5 x 11 cm) • Sheet is mounted along top edge with a strip of acid free paper tape • Good condition, however with some very slight foxing present Worldwide shipping for this object is complimentary - There are no additional charges for handling & delivery. Anthony Walker was a print maker, born in the year of 1726 in Thirsk, Yorkshire and died in 1765 in London at the age of only 39. He drafted and engraved a wide range of subjects matters, such as detailed historical, interior, biblical and travel scenes. This iconographic image of the Mohawk warrior is well known and sought after – unfortunately I don’t know from which publication this portrait was taken. Walker’s work is widely traded and collected privately as well as by public institutions – For example several of his prints are held by the MET in New York. Worldwide shipping is complimentary - There are no additional charges for handling & delivery. I am Adrian Stuart Grond trading as ASGrond - Art & Antiques. Passionate collector, purveyor and artist. Here on 1stdibs I am offering Fine Art that I have collected over the last thirty years. Phantoms of Time - Things of the past - for you to add to your future and so enriching your life’s tapestry. I often choose to leave objects in the state I acquired them, chiefly to retain as much of their originality as possible, but also to leave open all options regarding the object’s future treatment and appearance. Examine the provided photographs and ask questions. I am here to assist you to my best of knowledge. Although I do of course accept returns, costs are incurred on both sides – so be sure you are confident regarding condition before purchase of any item. With some of the larger and or more valuable objects, I prefer to let 1stDibs handle delivery. However, most of my stock I deliver worldwide for free– so no extra costs on top of the sale price for those items. I do decline to accept responsibility for any declaration made to the customs authority concerning import and export. These include age, value and provenience and so on as well as the taxes concerning these. Meaning, you the buyer cover all incurring import costs, duties and taxes on your end. I pack the goods myself and very carefully. Where it makes sense, for environmental reasons I will use recycled packing materials. I ship using the Swiss Postal Priority Service and all shipments are fully insured. Thank you for your interest and please note, that I offer free worldwide shipping on most items.

Creator:
Anthony Walker (1726 - 1765, British)
Creation Year:
c. 1760
Dimensions:
Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
Medium:
Ink,Laid Paper,Engraving
Movement & Style:
Naturalistic
Period:
Mid-18th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Meinisberg, CH
Reference Number:
Seller: TK_8_11_21_211stDibs: LU1668211162742