Produced in 1836. Found in an old storage bin in a house purchased 20 years ago and left by previous owner of the home. Unframed versions of this limited edition prints are selling for USD 1200 on Ebay. Mine is framed and selling for $850.00. I am an artist and collector of painting an prints. I also sell ones that do not fit in my collection. Thus this bargain sale.
Product Description:
Richard Barrett David
Mr. C. Davis, his Majesty's Huntsman, on the Hermit, 1836
Lithography
Size : 16.88 x 18.94 in.
Price $850 FREE SHIPPING
About This Artwork
(Part 1, Pl. 1). London: Published by R. B. Davis, Dec. 1836. Hand-colored lithograph by J. W. Giles. Printed by J. Graf on India paper and mounted on larger sheet of wove paper. Good condition. Framed. Image size (including text): 15 3/4 x 16 7/16 inches. Sheet size: 16 7/8 x 18 15/16 inches. An striking print after Richard Bennett Davis, animal painter to King George IV and Queen Victoria, from the "Hunters Annual" series.A very fine equestrian portrait from a series that eventually included sixteen prints and was issued in four parts. The hounds are also very carefully observed and qualify as canine portraits in their own right."Richard Barrett Davis was the son of Richard Davis, huntsman to George III's private harriers. Initially self-taught, he came to the notice of the King who arranged for him to be given proper training...He exhibited paintings at the Royal Academy for over fifty years, his first exhibit being in 1802. In 1831 he was appointed animal painter to George IV and later Queen Victoria." (Charles Lane, British Racing Prints, p.98)Cf. Mellon, British Sporting and Animal Prints, p. 63; cf. Schwerdt I, p.258.
