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Lot 7765:
Grignion after Heckel - West View of Richmond 1794
Heckel
This copper plate engraving of West View of Richmond &c. in Surry from the Star and Garter on the Hill, engraved by Charles Grignion after the artist Augustin Heckel. Published by: Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London 1794.
The engraving was printed by John Bowles.Augustin Heckel (1690-1770), was born in Augsburg, Germany but died in Richmond, where he had retired in 1746.
He was born to a family of goldsmiths and was himself an engraver, artist and draughtsman. Grignion was born in London to Huguenot refugees and became a prolific engraver and book illustrator.
Size: 10in x 15.25in (25.3cm x 38.8cm)
Condition: The print is in excellent condition but please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks
The print is in excellent condition but please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks
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