1849 rare MEZZOTINT portrait politician Lord George Bentinck after Samuel Lane

Description: Original rare 19th century mezzotint portrait engraving of politician and racehorse owner Lord George Bentinck, after a painting by Samuel Lane, 1849. Original large mezzotint engraving. On thick wove paper. Engraved by Samuel Reynolds after a painting by Samuel Lane. Lettering below the image area giving caption and publishing details: 'Painted by Samuel Lane Engraved by Samuel W. Reynolds The Right Honble. Lord George Bentinck M.P. Printed by Brooker & Harrison Published Feby. 5th 1848 at 12 & 14 Pall Mall East by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. Ancient & Modern Print Warehouse, Publishers to Her Majesty.' Size: whole sheet - 48.2cm x 34.7cm / image area (exc. lettering and any margins)- 41.6cm x 32.7cm. Must be sent flat-packed, hence the shipping cost. Very Good to Good condition. Seemingly trimmed just within the plate mark, but reasonable margins retained. Light dust and handling marks to margins. Three closed tears to bottom margin, but outside the image area. Small closed tear to left margin, just touching image area. A few minor scratches to mezzotint. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images. A rare mezzotint portrait of politician Lord George Bentinck after a painting by Samuel Lane. Engraved by Samuel Reynolds and published by Colnaghi. The three-quarter-length portrait, shows Bentinck standing, turned to left and looking to right. His right hand is resting on papers on a table with an inkstand, while in his left hand he holds a roll of papers. In the left background is the base of a column. Lord William George Frederick Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck (1802-1848), better known as Lord George Bentinck, was an English Conservative politician and racehorse owner noted for his role (with Benjamin Disraeli) in unseating Sir Robert Peel over the Corn Laws. The National Portrait Gallery and the V&A both hold copies of this engraving. Gallery images are of the actual item and show general condition. Additional images, and condition or item details, can be provided on request, typically within 24 hours or less. Viewers on mobile devices may need to click on the relevant tab to see a full description. For added peace of mind, we offer a comprehensive returns policy, alongside eBay's own buyer protection policy. We pack solidly, and have much experience despatching items quickly all over the world with trusted and trackable carriers. All items are vintage and genuine. Regards, Kernoozers [member of the trusted PBFA organisation since 2005]. PRINTS BOOKS PHOTOGRAPHS MANUSCRIPTS CURIOSITIES key words:

Price: 220 GBP

Location: Ascot

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Shipping Cost: 50.56 GBP