English, 18th century. "A North View of London / Vüe Septentrionale De La Ville De Londres", hand colored engraving by John Stevens (English, active 1740) after the drawing by Canaletto (Italian, 1697-1768). Print depicts London viewed from the north, with Saint Paul's Cathedral in the mid-ground and fields near the foreground, with inscriptions at lower left "Caneli Delin", lower center "Published according to Act of Parliament 1753" and " North View of London / Vüe Septentrionale De La Ville De Londres", lower right "Stevens Sculpt." Framed approximately 15.6" x 20.9". Sight approximately 9.4" x 14.75". Provenance: From the Estate of Dr. Woody Cobbs and Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia. Note: This work may have been published by Robert Sayer (English, 1725-1794), the print publisher responsible for issuing an engraving by John Stevens (English, active from 1740) in 1751, together with a dozen other London views after Canaletto. The print was republished in 1753, and again in 1793 by Laurie & Whittle (English, founded 1794).
Condition
Prior to bidding, please consult the additional photos provided and ask all pertinent questions (i.e. condition, size, etc.). Packing and shipping is the responsibility of the buyer, please see our website for a list of shipping companies. For a condition report, please email Condition@AandOauctions.com. For additional photos, please email Photos@AandOauctions.com.