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Phiz Illustration for 'The Pickwick Papers' by Charles Dickens

This item is an antique hand-colored steel engraving or etching, typically known as a 'Phiz' illustration, created for a 19th-century publication of Charles Dickens' 'The Pickwick Papers'. The scene depicts a lively gathering or assembly in a tavern-like interior setting, characteristic of the Victorian narrative art style. The print is rendered on paper and features delicate watercolor tints applied over the black-and-white etched lines to add dimension to the characters' clothing and the environmental details. It is mounted within a cream-colored window mat, which is currently protected by original plastic shrink-wrap. A gold foil sticker in the upper right corner of the matting guarantees the antiquity of the print, stating it is 'guaranteed to be over 100 years old.' The artwork shows signs of its significant age, including notable foxing (brown spotting) primarily visible in the lower-center margin of the print paper, as well as minor paper undulation. The drafting reveals the high-quality, expressive caricaturization typical of Hablot Knight Browne ('Phiz'), with fine line work depicting textures like wood grain and fireplace smoke. The overall condition is fair to good for its age, noting the visible oxidative spots on the primary paper surface. This piece likely dates to the mid-to-late 19th century.

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$45.00 - $75.00

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