144 "Foot Ball," Hand-Coloured Engraving after William H. Hopkins, Engraved by Henry Lemon, Published by

Category Estate Sale
Auction Currency CAD
Start Price 50.00 CAD
Estimated at 60.00 - 80.00 CAD
A large, professionally framed hand-coloured engraving under glass, titled "Foot Ball." The print depicts a lively English 19th-century football (soccer/rugby) scene with numerous figures in period attire. Published in 1851 by R. Ackermann, London and engraved by Henry Lemon after W. H. Hopkins. The artwork features detailed genre imagery, a gold-coloured later frame, and a clean mat. Visible inscriptions include the full publication line, engraver, and a partially legible signature of the artist at lower left dated 1839. Condition appears sound with minimal visible wear; glass, print, and frame are all intact and present well. Estimated framed dimensions: 20 x 39 x 1 in.