There are 13 in total, which is the complete set and we also have the folio cover as shown, which is also included. They are truly amazing and when hung together, as can be seen from the photos, they make for an eye catching montage.
It is unusual to find a complete set in such great condition.
"A cherry seller gives a bunch to two small boys, while a young drayman stands nearby. This is one of thirteen plates in Wheatley’s ‘Cries of London’, the most famous version of a popular theme in English printmaking. The shouts and songs of the street traders advertising their wares were a part of city life and inspired a number of artists of different styles, from these idealised scenes to the more raucous caricatures drawn by Rolandson. Francis Wheatley (1747-1801) exhibited fourteen painted ‘Cries’ at the Royal Academy between 1792-5, with enough success for Colnaghi to commission some of the best engravers in England, including brothers Luigi and Niccolo Schiavonetti, Giovanni Vendramini & Thomas Gaugain to reproduce thirteen of the series in stipple. These were available as separate prints or as a set and were a great success (even abroad, as denoted by the French version of the titles) and have remained popular to this day.
The frames are all in good order, with no cracks or chips.
The pictures themselves are approx 20.5cm x 15cm each. The frames are 32cm x 25cm and approx 16mm thick.
Postage in the UK (with exceptions) will be via Parcelforce48 tracked. They will be well packaged for transit.
Please look at the pictures carefully as these form part of the description.
Any questions please ask.
Thanks for your interest.