British Smuggler, Coastal Scene, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

€ 240

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

Date: 1845
Mapmaker / artist: Markaert after Auguste Wahlen, Brussels, c.1845
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
Sheet size: 25.2 × 16.7 cm (9.9 × 6.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14222-9

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 foxing and age toning; colors stable.

About this sheet

British Smuggler, Coastal Scene, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

This lively lithograph portrays a British smuggler on a rocky coastline, accompanied by barrels and a dog. The scene reflects 19th-century popular imagery surrounding coastal smuggling in Great Britain.

Unlike many costume plates, this example introduces narrative action and setting. Markaert’s illustration combines ethnographic interest with genre elements, while hand coloring heightens movement and atmosphere.

A particularly decorative and characterful plate within the series.

Light foxing; minor toning; image crisp.

FRAMING TIPS:
Works well in a rustic or maritime-style frame.