Lot # 41: 1796 & 1806 Mezzotint Prints of James Balfour and John Gray

Category: Golf Art

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2016 Auction",
which ran from 3/23/2016 5:00 PM to
4/9/2016 8:00 PM



1796 & 1806 Mezzotint Prints
of James Balfour and John Gray

Offered here is original Mezzotint prints of the 1796 & 1806 original paintings by Sir Henry Raeburn of the first secretaries to the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, James Balfour and John Gray. Each measures 17" x 13 1/4". There is some age staining, though both are in remarkable condition despite their considerable age.

These 2 mezzotint prints are among the earliest known historic golf prints. The prints measure 17" x 13 1/4", and are each wood framed to 22" x 26".