On offer : an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "The Four Law Courts, Dublin", in Ireland. A view looking down the River Liffey, towards the Four Courts on the left.

DATE PRINTED: 1840, dated on the print.

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 17 x 11.5 cm (6.75 x 4.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small).   

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unknown

PROVENANCE: Produced by J&F Harwood, 26 Fenchurch Street London.  The Harwoods of Fenchurch Street produced bound selections of views under a multitude of titles, such as “Harwood’s Scenery of Great Britain” etc. The younger Frederick Harwood, joined the Senior John Harwood and became a partner in 1830 and the business traded as “J. & F. Harwood” until the partnership dissolved on 12th January 1844.

TYPE: Antique steel engraving printed on paper.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy.  The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.

RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  The Four Courts (Irish: Na Ceithre Cúirteanna) is Ireland's main courts building, located on Inns Quay in Dublin. The Four Courts is the location of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Dublin Circuit Court. Until 2010 the building also housed the Central Criminal Court; this is now located in the Criminal Courts of Justice.

Work based on the design of Thomas Cooley for the Public Records Office of Ireland, began in 1776. After his death in 1784 renowned architect James Gandon was appointed to finish the building, which we recognise today as the Four Courts. It was built between 1786 and 1796, while the finishing touches to the arcades and wings were completed in 1802. The lands were previously used by the King's Inns. The building originally housed the four courts of Chancery, King's Bench, Exchequer and Common Pleas, hence the name of the building.