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A Venerable Spider And A Buzzing – Reform Bill! - Lithograph by J. Doyle - 1831

1831

$926.83
£688.99
€780
CA$1,274.91
A$1,420.44
CHF 749.14
MX$17,220.49
NOK 9,530.17
SEK 8,877.96
DKK 5,942.40

About the Item

A Venerable Spider And A Buzzing Fly is an original artwork realized by John Doyle in 1831. Original colored lithograph. Published by Thomas McLean, London (as printed on the lower left). The artwork is from the series Political Sketches by H.B. Volume II n.230 (as printed on the higher right margin), and represents a satiric scene. Title printed on lower center Good conditions except for a light shading of paper and some stains on the back. Includes passepartout 49 x 69 cm John Doyle (1797-1868) was one of the most famous and prolific illustrator of the 19th century in Europe who was born in Ireland and active in London since 1822. For more than 20 years, in the first half of the 19th century, he produced an important number of political and social vignettes by the pen name H.B. The series "Political Sketches" is the most important series by Doyle. It includes 683 lithographs published by Thomas McLean between 1829 and 1841. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork.
  • Creator:
    John Doyle (1797 - 1868)
  • Creation Year:
    1831
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: J-531421stDibs: LU65035050661

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