Lord Geordie Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 A fox hunting scene, hand printed on Silk. The silk was woven in Macclesfield and the scene is an 18th Century engraving by Samuel Howitt. Printed in 1958! Now I have no space for it and am wondering what it may be worth and if anyone is interested in it? At present it is in a card sleeve but I think this would look fantastic mounted in a good frame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchers Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Any chance of a pic to see what it looks like mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Pic of what matey? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Any chance of a pic to see what it looks like mate the picture of the picture i think he means ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewpot 25 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I'll give you a tenner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 How big is it and how much LG? It would make a great prezzie for the outlaw's - the whole family is fox hunting mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 How big is it and how much LG? It would make a great prezzie for the outlaw's - the whole family is fox hunting mad! Hi Paul. The silk print is around 7" x 5" The setting is around 9 1/2" x 8" As for price, I am unsure of that as I do not know what it's worth really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchers Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Pic of what matey? Thanks. A pic of the pic mate,I think its nice to look at what ya buying.its easy to say what's what then turn out its not what you have bought if you catch my drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 The Samuel Howitt died in 1822 and this would be a copy of one of his works on silk.... looking at the current auction prices it would be vauled around £20.00 to £35.00 and this depends on the condition and quality of the silk and colour quality. The market is not great for these scenes but if good quality then you may get a reasonable price. Pop it over to a local dealer and see what they say and whatever they offer you add 35% minimum, if they are keen then get a sencond and third price. I was given a lovely picture ten years ago which I was offered £20.00 by a local dealer and that sold in auction for £580.... that was when I got into shooting pictures and artwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Thanks for that NickB65 Pics as requested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 looks nice .. i love seeing the real thing i know its not classed as the done thing of today and you would think they stand out like a saw thumb in the country but they seam to blend it quit nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 The Samuel Howitt died in 1822 and this would be a copy of one of his works on silk.... looking at the current auction prices it would be vauled around £20.00 to £35.00 and this depends on the condition and quality of the silk and colour quality. The market is not great for these scenes but if good quality then you may get a reasonable price. Pop it over to a local dealer and see what they say and whatever they offer you add 35% minimum, if they are keen then get a sencond and third price. I was given a lovely picture ten years ago which I was offered £20.00 by a local dealer and that sold in auction for £580.... that was when I got into shooting pictures and artwork. I know what you mean! Many moons ago I was out fishing on Roker Pier. I was watching an old chap using an old snapped cane rod and brass fly reel. When he finished he put his fish in a bag and walked off leaving his rod n reel. I.ran after him to give it back. He laughed and said if I wanted I could have it. He found it in the shed and didn't bother. I ditched to.rod but kept the reel. I took the reel to a dealer in the town and was offered £25 which to me at that time was a lot of money. He asked about the rod and I told hin I skipped it. He looked horrified. The reel sold for just under £100. I have "in my room" a set of reproductiin plate prints depicting 16th or 17th century hunting deer with musket or long rifles. They are fab. I found those in a charity shop for £2 each. I know they are worth a.darn sight more than that! This pic was found in a drawer during a clean up of my Parents. I did find a few other prints by the same company but of different subjects! Nothing on the fox hunting scene! I think I will have a word with the old folk and see if they are happy for.me to pop it into the sales section. Even though they said I could have it I feel asking is only polite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Now in the sales section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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