Lea Country House View, Victorian English Estate Landscape Engraving, c.1850
€ 229
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1850
Mapmaker / artist
William Mackenzie (publisher), London, mid-19th century
Technique
Hand-colored engraving
Sheet size
21.5 × 27.2 cm (8.5 × 10.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14211-1-2
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
Light age toning consistent with period paper; minor handling marks; small edge irregularities and binding impressions along lower margin; overall well-preserved with strong color.
About this sheet
Lea Country House View, Victorian English Estate Landscape Engraving
A charming hand-colored architectural view depicting Lea, presented within the important Victorian series documenting aristocratic residences throughout Britain and Ireland. Published by William Mackenzie in London, these plates combine documentary interest with refined decorative appeal.
The composition focuses on a warm brick country house rendered with architectural clarity, surrounded by carefully composed landscape elements reflecting the Victorian ideal of harmonious country living and estate design.
Fine engraving with delicate tonal shading is enhanced by hand-applied color, creating a balanced decorative image suitable for modern interiors or classic English-inspired spaces.
These are original prints from the year of publication, not later reproductions. The prints are offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences. Any framed images shown are for visual inspiration only.
Condition: Light age toning; minor edge wear and binding impressions; overall strong impression with attractive color.
Framing tips: Pair with soft ivory mat and medium walnut frame for timeless English country aesthetic.
