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Description:
Henry Farrer (American, 1843-1903)
Picturesque Cottage by a Pond. Signed and dated "H. Farrer 1889" in the plate l.l., inscribed "Copyright 1889...New York" in the plate at the u.l. edge. Etching on paper, 18 3/4 x 29 3/4 in., framed. Condition: Foxing, toning, minor surface losses to l.c., trimmed to the edges of the plate, laid down on a secondary support sheet.
Estimate $200-300
Stamped Bratep's Art Shop, New London, Connecticut, and dated "1939" in pencil, both on the frame backing. Much of theinscription at the upper left edge was cropped off when the print was trimmed along the plate mark.
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