Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(4) After Henry Alken (D.1851) Aquatints, 'The First Steeple-Chase On Record'
- Price realized
- $554
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $450
- Category
- Fine Art
- Sold
- January 17, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2- JANUARY 2026 NEW YEAR, NEW TREASURES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 4) Framed hand-tinted aquatint etchings on paper, plates from "The First Steeple-Chase on Record," after Henry Thomas Alken (English, 1785-1851), engraved by John Harris Jr. (English, 1791-1873), published by Ben Brooks, London, 1839, including: (1) "Nacton Church and Village," (1) "The Large Field Near Biles Corner," (1) "The Last Field near Nacton Heath," (1) "Ipswich, the Watering Place Behind the Barracks," overall toning, each sight: approx 15.25"h, 17.75"w, overall: approx 16.75"h, 19.5"w, 15lbs 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.