Lot no. 228

The original essay prepared by Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ltd, showing Chalon half-length portrait engraved by William Humphrys with engine-turned background and ornamental circular surround, State 1 without circular frame-line dividing the portrait from the engine-turned background, in black on india paper (65x50mm) die sunk on soft wove card (88x74mm), very fine and attractive. Provenance: Harry Lacoste Bartrop (October 1984) Joseph Hackmey (2010)