$145.00
Antique steel engraving by S. V. Hunt after A. F. Bellows’ 1863 painting “The Housatonic” in gilded gesso-on-wood frame, double-matted under glass (history below). Stunning coloration. Signed on the plate: “A. F. Bellows 1863”; legend, bottom left: “Painted by A. F. Bellows”; bottom right: “Engraved by S. V. Hunt”; center: ” Entered according to Act of Congress A.D. 1864, by M. Knoedler, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Southern District of N. York.” There’s a note to the framer handwritten in pencil on the back of the engraving, mostly illegible. Overall measurements are 12.75″ x 9.75. Visible print measures 9″ x 5″. Excellent antique condition with some minor nicks on the frame.
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HISTORY (from online sources): “The Housatonic” by Albert Fitch Bellows (A. F. Bellows, American, 1829 – 1883) is a 19th-century of the Housatonic River which flows through western Massachusetts and Connecticut. A monochromatic steel engraving of this painting by S. V. Hunt (Samuel Valentine Hunt, English, 1803–1893), published by D. Appleton & Co., in 1874, appeared in the popular series Picturesque America. The scene depicts a pastoral landscape with cows, a log being hauled by horses, and a distant church spire, capturing the idyllic rural beauty of the river.
M. Knoedler & Co. was an art dealership in New York City founded in 1846. When it closed in 2011, amid lawsuits for fraud, it was one of the oldest commercial art galleries in the United Sates, having been in operation for 165 years.
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A WORD ABOUT VINTAGE: Our inventory consists of vintage or antique items which are more than 20 years old, usually used or pre-owned, unless marked “new old stock.” As such, there may be signs of wear and age, which we will disclose to the best of our ability. Nevertheless, we encourage you to carefully read the description and view the photos, especially when purchasing a gift. All items ship with tracking and insurance, and although we do not accept returns, we will offer a refund in case of breakage or damage during transit, upon receipt of sufficient proof.
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I purchased two items from this shop. They arrived surprisingly quickly, and it was evident that extreme care was taken to ensure they arrived safely. I greatly appreciate the attention and extra care when packaging up the items. How sad it would be to purchase an antique that has survived multiple generations, only to be destroyed by USPS! Thank you so much for a wonderful shopping experience!