Lot #702: ORIGINAL ENGRAVING VIEW OF GEORGE WATSON'S HOSPITAL EDINBURGH 1819

Original engraving. View of George Watson's Hospital. Edinburgh, 1819. Drawn by Andrew Mafson, aged 15. Engraved by R.Scott Edinburgh. Published by A. Mafson Teacher of Drawing 23. South Bridge Edinburgh 1819. frame 16 x 21 inches. A charming early print depicting a boy flying a kite, archery and other activities on the lawn of George Watson's School which opened in 1741. The institution was not a medical institution, but rather a charitable boarding school. In Scotland, the term hospital was used to describe a residential school established for the care and education of destitute or eligible children. The school was founded by George Watson, a wealthy Scottish merchant. This is a special auction of fine art and photography curated by Prestige Downsizing and Estate Management. This sale contains authentic museum quality offerings from estates and distinguished collections including paintings, drawings and prints spanning hundreds of years from old masters to POP Art, as well as fine art and historic photography from the 19th, 20th and 21st Century. With over 35 years’ auction experience and certified appraiser, buy with confidence. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions. This is a fantastic sale so bid fast and bid often! Another quality offering from Prestige: “Wall to wall, we sell it all!” ** The pickup will be Saturday and Sunday June 20 & 21 between 10 AM and 1 PM. ** Note, remember to bring appropriate packing material for your purchases. Select shipping available. Pickup category timeslot {A}