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Rare old India China stork, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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Rare old India China stork, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Rare old India China stork, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford, who was also an art collector and patron of works of decorative art. After he died, the collection at his home Lansdown Tower just outside Bath was put up for sale. The catalogue numbers some 650 lots, including gorgeous furniture, cabinets, paintings, antique gems, coins, agates, mosaic tables, sculpture, Etruscan vases, rare gold Japan, and what is described as " matchless china"...a Stork, 16 inches high - rare old India china. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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This print showcases a rare old India China stork from 1845, its origins shrouded in mystery as the creator remains unknown. The item was part of the extensive collection owned by William Beckford, a British critic, travel writer, and controversial figure due to his involvement in slavery. Alongside being an art collector and patron of decorative works, Beckford's home at Lansdown Tower near Bath housed this remarkable assortment. After Beckford's passing, his vast collection went up for sale, with the catalogue boasting an impressive 650 lots. Among these treasures were exquisite furniture pieces, cabinets adorned with intricate designs, breathtaking paintings capturing moments frozen in time, antique gems that whispered tales of past eras, coins steeped in history's embrace, agates displaying nature's artistry at its finest. Mosaic tables showcased skilled craftsmanship while sculptures breathed life into stone. Etruscan vases stood proud as remnants of ancient civilizations while rare gold Japan dazzled with its allure. However, one particular highlight was described as "matchless china" – a stunning Stork standing tall at 16 inches high. This engraving from the Illustrated London News transports us back to the Victorian era when such artifacts held great fascination among collectors and enthusiasts alike. As we gaze upon this image today through the lens of history and preservation efforts like those undertaken by The Print Collector who brought it to our attention once more - we are reminded not only of its beauty but also of the complex stories woven within each artifact that beckon us to explore further into their pasts.
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