RESERVED FOR MKB 18th Century English Floral Print Engraving Flowers In A Basket C 1760 John Bowles & Son

This is one of the most impressive floral artworks that we have discovered for quite some time. The original flame Mahogany frame is incredible! The piece dates to the 18^th century, to circa 1760! The engraving is on laid paper and features a floral arrangement in a basket. The engraving is complete with impressed plate marks and printers’ details reading ‘Printed for John Bowles & Son at the Black Horse Cornhill.’

John Bowles was a print publisher, he was the younger son of Thomas Bowles I, and brother of Thomas Bowles II. While Thomas II took on the family business, John set up his separate print shop c.1723 at Mercers' Hall, Cheapside, London. By 1733 he was also trading at the sign of the Black Horse, Cornhill. In 1752 or 1753 his son Carington Bowles became a partner and for about ten years until 1764 they traded as John Bowles & Son. Carington then left to take on the business of Thomas Bowles II, his uncle, leaving John to continue the existing business, dropping the '& Son'. John Bowles died a rich man in 1779.

The engraving is housed behind old glass in the most decorative 18^th century frame. This is the perfect artwork for anyone who loves all things floral, or anyone who loves the English country house look! 

Measuring: Frame width 13 inch (33 cm) by height 10 ½ inch (27 cm). Aperture width 8 7/8 inch (22.5 cm) by height 6 ¼ inch (16 cm).

Condition: Lightest of surface wear commensurate with age.

Item ID:16630