Print: This is a full uncut sheet numbered 6673 bottom right under the print and titled in French under the print Le Papillion (The Butterfly). A couple in continental Georgian type dress walk in the garden, their greyhound is by there side. A butterfly has landed on the gentleman’s hand
 
Most probably printed for the French market.
 
It was first catalogued in The Baxter Times of the 1920’s and at that time numbered 330
 
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): 50 x 37 (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