Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(4) After W.J. Shayer & H.T. Alken Equestrian Stagecoach Engravings
- Price realized
- $305
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $250
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Fine Art
- Sold
- November 8, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2- NOVEMBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 4) Framed hand-colored engravings on paper, each depicting equestrian stagecoach scenes, including: (2) after William Joseph Shayer (English, 1787-1879), engraved by John Harris Jr. (English, 1791-1873), published by R & A Ackerman, London, 1863, retaining Black Horse Gallery, Norwich label verso, comprising (one) "The Last Chance Down," (one) "The Right Sort," each sight: approx 17.25"h, 22.5"w, overall: approx 19"h, 24"w; (2) after Henry Thomas Alken (English, 1785-1851), from the "Going to Cover," series, published by Lewis and Company, London, comprising (one) "A Sporting Tandem," engraved by Richard Gilson Reeve (English, 1803-1889), (one) "A Hunting Phaeton," engraved by Charles Hunt (English, 18031877), each sight: approx 15.5"h, 20.5"w, overall: approx 17"h, 22"w; 20lbs total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.