Print: This is a full uncut sheet numbered 5970 and titled in French under the print
Le Depart (The Departure). It shows a scene in Venice, a gondola is pulling up to the steps and an exotically dressed couple are waiting. The gentleman has a scarlet macaw on his wrist
 
Most probably printed for the French market.
 
It was first catalogued in The Baxter Times of the 1920’s and at that time numbered 329
 
This is part of the well documented ‘New Hall Vault sale’ held at Christie’s in 1987, for full information please see https://www.georgebaxter.com/christie-s-new-hall-vault-sale-1987
 
Date: 1850’s / 1860’s
 
Approx. size (cm ht x w): 37 x 50 (Full Sheet)
 
State: On the full uncut sheet as taken from the printing press including registration holes to help align the colours blocks
 
Condition: Excellent colours some toning and small nicks to sheet edges, please see images