John Lucas (1807-1874 British)

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Apr 16, 2016 - Apr 17, 2016

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• Lot Description
  ''The Birthplace of the Locomotive'', Killingworth Colliery, inscribed in the margin lower left: Painted by John Lucas, inscribed in the margin lower right: Engraved by F. Holl & C. Mottram, inscribed in the margin lower center: London, Published August 30th 1862 by Henry Graves & Co, The Proprietors, Publishers to the Queen_6 Pall Mall, titled and inscribed in the lower center margin, color engraving on paper under glass, plate size: 31'' H x 25.5'' W, est: $800/1200 Note: Inscribed in the lower margin: It represents George Stephenson's Cottage and the Colliery wherein he was many years employed, during which times he devoted his powerful mind to the construction of the Locomotive Engine and the Railway on which it runs. In the distance is seen the North-Eastern Line to Scotland, thus shewing the commencement and complete development of that mighty railway system which ''with unparalleled rapidity, has induced the most wonderful effects, not only in this country but throughout the world''. In the foreground of the Picture the Villagers are supposed to be discussing the works of George Stephenson amongst others his invention of the ''Geordy'' Lamp, suggested to them by the perusal of a brief history of his life, recorded in one of the periodicals of the present times. Provenance: Private Collection, Harper, OR

  Condition

  Visual: Generally good condition. A few handling creases scattered throughout, most notably in the upper and left center. A small scuff mark in the clouds upper center. Minor toning to the paper. The paper is loose, not mounted.
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