On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "The Seat of Sir Charles Asgill Bart, near Richmond in Surry." Offered with the original sheet describing the house.
DATE PRINTED: 1781, dated on the print.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 19 x 15.5 cm, 7.5 x 6 inches (medium) plus margins.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn and engraved by W. Watts. William Watts (London 1752–1851 Cobham, Surrey) was an English line-engraver.
PROVENANCE: Published in 'The Seats of the Nobility and Gentry in Great Britain and Wales in a Collection of Select Views, engraved by W. Angus. From Pictures and Drawings by the most eminent artists, with descriptions of each view'.
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.
CONDITION: Very good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is 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.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Richmond Place, now known as Asgill House, is a Grade I listed 18th-century Palladian villa on Old Palace Lane in Richmond, London (historically in Surrey), overlooking the River Thames. The house is on the former site of the river frontage and later the brewhouse for the medieval and Tudor Richmond Palace. It is 8 miles (13 km) from Charing Cross and was built in 1757–58 by Sir Robert Taylor as a summer and weekend parkland villa beside the River Thames for Sir Charles Asgill, who was Lord Mayor of London in 1761–62. It has been described as a "among the last villas of importance to be erected on the banks of the Thames". It was returned to its original appearance in a restoration of 1969–70 by Donald Insall Associates. This included removing the Victorian extensions. Asgill House is now leased from the Crown Estate as a private residence.
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