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Title: Victorian engraving 'The Tambourine Player' 1840???
Post by: 15henlee on October 01, 2010, 07:13:31 am

Please could anyone give me some information on the engraving i have. I have researched for a few months and not managed to find anything as to the origin and value. All i am aware of is that it was past down to my family from an Italian uncle whom said it was valuable. I am aware of the popularity of the 'Tambourine Girl's' and although it has the information handwritten on the reverse i am not sure if this is the case. I haven't yet cleaned it although i know it can be cleaned up easily i do not want to damage it in any way.

Please find attached photos. (p.s. i have not yet opened this picture as i thought that removing the paper and opening it up would effect the value?

Regards,

Lee Henstock

p.s. will opening the paper cover at the back lesson its value? I feel it may be the only way to find out? ???

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Title: Re: Victorian engraving 'The Tambourine Player' 1840???
Post by: KC on October 01, 2010, 04:26:07 pm

HI!  Welcome!

What are the dimensions of the print? the frame?

Don't remove the back!!!!!

Wait and see what kind of response you get from those on here!

Title: Re: Victorian engraving 'The Tambourine Player' 1840???
Post by: wendy177 on October 01, 2010, 07:51:21 pm

 agree  with KC do not remove the back & do Not clean it!!!! I would send photos to local museums  & well known auction houses and see what response you receive.

Title: Re: Victorian engraving 'The Tambourine Player' 1840???
Post by: KC on October 02, 2010, 12:54:39 am

I just wish I could see the pic a little better.

Can you try another pic - without a flash?  Close up?  Thanks!

Title: Re: Victorian engraving 'The Tambourine Player' 1840???
Post by: 15henlee on October 02, 2010, 02:50:50 am

Quote from: KC on October 01, 2010, 04:26:07 pm

HI!  Welcome!

What are the dimensions of the print? the frame?

Don't remove the back!!!!!

Wait and see what kind of response you get from those on here!

Hi and thanks for yor response! the Dimensions are 8.3CM LENGTH - 6.5CM WIDTH and THE DEPTH IS 3.5CM if this helps?

Thanks again! :)

Title: Re: Victorian engraving 'The Tambourine Player' 1840???
Post by: 15henlee on October 02, 2010, 02:56:21 am

Quote from: KC on October 02, 2010, 12:54:39 am

I just wish I could see the pic a little better.

Can you try another pic - without a flash?  Close up?  Thanks!

Hi there-i hope this picture is clearer ::) ;D

(http://i56.tinypic.com/rial1t.jpg)