Maritime · 19th century

Antique Boat Print of the Sappho Rounding the Vectis by the Graphic, 1870

€ 100

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1870
Sheet size: 40.8 × 29.5 cm (16.1 × 11.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-09096

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Marginal tears. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

This antique hand-colored print titled 'The Sappho rounding the Vectis, and setting her balloon-canvas' is an illustration from The Graphic, an illustrated newspaper that was published on May 28, 1870. The image likely depicts a scene related to the sailing vessel "Sappho" as it rounds the area of the Isle of Wight, known as Vectis, and adjusts its sails, specifically the "balloon-canvas." The Graphic newspaper was known for its detailed engravings and illustrations, providing readers with visual depictions of various events and scenes of the time.