Description: 1840 Steel Engraving WALTERSPURG RUINS old German antique print Castle ruins at Walterspurg Germany. Mountain scene with Rhine Valley below. Small figures with sheep in the foreground. TITLE: RUINS OF WALTERSPURG ARTIST: Tombleson, delt.; S. Lacey, sculpt. MEDIUM: Print: Steel Engraving ISSUED: ca. 1840, London DIMENSIONS: 9.25 x 5.50 in. (235 x 140 mm) OPS SERIAL NO. TUR-054 About: William Tombleson (1795 - c. 1846) was an English topographical and architecture artist, illustrator, copper and steel engraver, writer and printmaker, based in London. In the 1830s, his topographical drawings of the upper and middle River Rhine in Germany, and of the rivers Thames and Medway in England were published as engraved prints and books. Engravers who worked on Tombleson's drawings included Thomas Clark, John Cleghorn, T. Cox, R. Harris, W. Hood, J. Howe, W. Lacey, O. Smith, Shenfield, J. Stokes, D. Thompson, W. Tombleson, W. Watts, R. Wilson, H. Winkles and others. This 175+ year old print is unmounted and suitable for framing. The image area is approx 4 x 6 inches. This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy. Provenance: "Tombleson's Upper Rhine" published by Tombleson & Co., London OPS Series: TUR Click here to see more from this series in my ebay store. Shopping for a gift? This original print would make a unique and thoughtful present for a collector of German and Switzerland Topographical Prints! These old authentic vintage prints have a wonderful nostalgic character. Perhaps you are collecting them for historical reference, educational materials, or for genealogy research - or simply to frame for display in a home, office, nursery, classroom, restaurant or pub. Whatever your intent might be, we hope you enjoy this little artifact from bygone days.SKU: TUR-054 Quality Packaging: We package your order with care using archival-safe, waterproof materials and reinforced mailers to protect your artwork. Free Domestic Shipping: Free shipping to any USA address (excludes auctions). Satisfaction Guaranteed: Easy, hassle-free returns with a generous 30 day window. Even if you just change your mind - no problem - send it back in the same condition, and we'll pay the return shipping. Vintage Art Prints make a unique and thoughtful gift. Want to see what else we have? Visit our eBay Store stores.ebay.com/OldPaperShop Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 22 USD
Location: Timberon, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-10-09T19:46:38.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Subject: Landscape
Style: Vintage
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Production Technique: Engraving
Artist: William Tombleson
Features: Platemark
Material: Paper
Year of Production: ca. 1840
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Type: Print
Theme: Art, History, Landscape
Culture: German
Region of Origin: London, England
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
Item Height: 6 in
Item Width: 9 in
Item Length: 23 cm (longest side)
Image Orientation: Landscape
