Antique c1886 Frederick Barnard Captain Costigan Photogravure Thackeray Framed For Sale

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Antique c1886 Frederick Barnard Captain Costigan Photogravure Thackeray Framed:
$45.00

Antique Frederick Barnard “Captain Costigan” framed print, from Character Sketches from Thackeray, published by Cassell & Co., circa 1886.The image depicts Captain Costigan, a character from William Makepeace Thackeray’s The History of Pendennis. Frederick Barnard’s “FB” monogram appears in the lower right of the image.Presented in an old wooden frame with glass and an aged wooden backing. The frame measures approximately 16.5" tall (please see measurement photo).An original period paper label/description titled “CAPTAIN COSTIGAN” was attached to the back. It was accidentally detached while handling the piece and is now fragile and torn, but has been preserved and WILL BE INCLUDED with the artwork.Antique condition with age-related wear. The frame shows scratches, marks, separation/gaps at some corner joints, and other wear consistent with age. The backing and original label show significant age and deterioration. The print itself displays age toning and is being sold as found.Please review all photos carefully for condition and details. The photos are part of the description.A wonderful late-19th-century literary and Victorian decorative piece featuring one of Frederick Barnard’s Thackeray character studies.