Condition: Used
Condition Notes: These are antique prints, so the condition reflects their age. The paper of both prints has yellowed, and there are visible spots of foxing and discoloration, particularly in the sky areas, which is expected for pieces of this era.Important: One of the two frames is damaged. The black frame has a significant break on the bottom right corner, as clearly shown in the photos. The other frame is in better condition with only minor scuffs. The matting appears to be in good shape.
Type: Print
Colour: Multi-colour
Subject: Castles,Landscape,Famous Places
Theme: History,Architecture
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Features: Framed,Matted
Framing: Framed
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Lithography
Item Height: 11.5 in
Item Width: 9.5 in
This is a very rare and historically significant pair of antique, hand-colored lithographs. The set includes two separate prints, one depicting the ruins of Dunstanborough Castle and the other showing Tynemouth Castle. Both are professionally matted and framed, and while they show signs of age, their charm and historical value make them a remarkable find for a collector or history enthusiast.
Condition
These are antique prints, so the condition reflects their age. The paper of both prints has yellowed, and there are visible spots of foxing and discoloration, particularly in the sky areas, which is expected for pieces of this era.
Important: One of the two frames is damaged. The black frame has a significant break on the bottom right corner, as clearly shown in the photos. The other frame is in better condition with only minor scuffs. The matting appears to be in good shape.
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Historic Background
These prints are highly valuable due to their provenance and the artists involved. The prints are from a series of works produced by notable British artists and engravers of the 19th century.
J.D. Harding (James Duffield Harding, 1797–1863): A prominent British landscape painter, lithographer, and drawing master. He was known for his skilled topographical views and was a respected figure in the art world of his time.
W. Finden (William Finden, 1787–1852): An acclaimed English engraver who often worked with his brother, Edward Francis Finden, on publishing high-quality illustrations for books and art portfolios.
The prints depict two famous historical sites in Northumberland, England:
Dunstanborough Castle: A magnificent 14th-century castle ruin on a remote headland on the coast of Northumberland. Built by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, it played a role in the Wars of the Roses and is now a popular tourist destination managed by English Heritage.
Tynemouth Castle: A historic site located at the mouth of the River Tyne, combining the ruins of a medieval priory and a castle. It has a history stretching back to Anglo-Saxon times, and the site has been a strategic defensive position for centuries.
These lithographs offer a beautiful glimpse into the English landscape of the 19th century as seen through the eyes of respected artists and engravers. Despite the damage to one frame, the prints themselves are a fantastic piece of British art history.
Please review all photos carefully before purchasing. They are an integral part of the description
