
Framed Print of Westminster Abbey & St. Margaret's Church
This item is a landscape-oriented color print entitled 'WESTMINSTER ABBEY & ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH'. The artwork depicts a historical view of the London landmarks under a cloudy blue sky, featuring the Gothic architecture of the Abbey and the adjacent church with a flag flying. The foreground is bustling with small social figures in 18th or 19th-century attire, including pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages, suggesting it is a reproduction of a Georgian or Early Victorian era aquatint or engraving. The print is housed in a substantial wooden frame with a dark mahogany-finish outer band and an inner gold-toned beaded or gadrooned fillet. The paper appears slightly aged with some yellowing or foxing consistent with a mid-20th-century decorative reproduction rather than an original period piece. There are no immediate signs of liquid damage or tears, though the frame shows minor surface abrasions and dust accumulation on the glass. The typography of the title at the bottom is a classic serif font. This type of topographical print was commonly produced for the souvenir and home decor market in the post-WWII era, imitating the high-quality copperplate engravings of the 1800s.
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Estimated Value
$40.00 - $75.00
Basic Information
Category
Framed Art Prints
Appraised On
February 25, 2026
Estimated Value
$40.00 - $75.00
Item Description
This item is a landscape-oriented color print entitled 'WESTMINSTER ABBEY & ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH'. The artwork depicts a historical view of the London landmarks under a cloudy blue sky, featuring the Gothic architecture of the Abbey and the adjacent church with a flag flying. The foreground is bustling with small social figures in 18th or 19th-century attire, including pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages, suggesting it is a reproduction of a Georgian or Early Victorian era aquatint or engraving. The print is housed in a substantial wooden frame with a dark mahogany-finish outer band and an inner gold-toned beaded or gadrooned fillet. The paper appears slightly aged with some yellowing or foxing consistent with a mid-20th-century decorative reproduction rather than an original period piece. There are no immediate signs of liquid damage or tears, though the frame shows minor surface abrasions and dust accumulation on the glass. The typography of the title at the bottom is a classic serif font. This type of topographical print was commonly produced for the souvenir and home decor market in the post-WWII era, imitating the high-quality copperplate engravings of the 1800s.
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