Antique Hand Coloured Engraving of St Albans Court, Kent
This antique framed hand coloured engraving depicts St Albans Court in Kent, shown as the seat of William Hammond Esq. The view is set across a broad, open lawn, with a sweeping drive leading to the house. Mature trees frame the scene, with a large tree to the left and a grouping of trees to the right. Two grazing animals are placed in the foreground. The inscription beneath the view reads “St Albans Court in Kent” and “The Seat of William Hammond Esq.” Presented in a gilt composition frame with a beaded inner moulding and a gadrooned outer edge, the print reflects the country house topographical tradition.
Condition and Collector Appeal
The sheet shows age-related toning across the paper, with visible creasing, particularly towards the upper right of the image area. The gilt finish to the frame shows wear, including areas of chipping and loss to the surface, most noticeable at the upper corners. The engraved inscription remains legible along the lower margin. As a dated topographical view of a named Kent property and its owner, this piece is likely to appeal to collectors of English country house views, local history enthusiasts and those seeking decorative antique wall art with an original period frame.
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