Historical London view

Lot 1562 limit € 40

Colored copperplate engraving, proscenium sheet, view of the canal in St. James's Park, under an avenue strolling and resting day-trippers, titled "Vien of the canal in St. James's Park" in English and French at the bottom. Vue du canal dans le Parc de St. Jacques.", printed by Basset in Paris, signs of age (among other things browned and slightly stained), trimmed outer edge area, framed in a wooden strip behind glass, sheet approx. 27.5 x 42 cm, with frame approx. 42 x 52 cm, around 1780