Lot #23: Rare Find - Antique Scottish Golf Etching – The Dyke Hole, North Berwick after John Smart, RSA

- Painted by John Smart, RSA (Scottish, 1838–1899); Etched by George Aikman, ARSA (Scottish, 1830–1905), etching made in 1893 - Antique golfing print depicting a historic scene from the North Berwick Golf Club links. The scene illustrates a young caddie carrying a vintage golf bag while a player addresses their ball near the iconic water hazard known as "The Dyke Hole". - This specific plate originates from the famously rare and celebrated portfolio A Round of the Links: Views of the Golf Greens of Scotland, privately published in Edinburgh in 1893. - Original sepia-toned etching on paper, signed in the plate "J. Smart RSA" (lower right); inscribed in the plate "The Dyke hole / North Berwick" with an artistic pencil-sketched golf club remarque in the bottom margin - Housed in a modern dark grey matting with a gold-accented metal frame, signs of wear, scuffing and small chips in frame. - The print showcases a sharp, deep plate mark impression with fine textural detail characteristic of late-Victorian Scottish printmaking, sold as is - Dimensions: 18.5"W x 14"H PICK UP DATES: We are offering 2 pick up dates for your convenience, pick up on Sat Aug 29 from 10am-1pm or Mon Aug 31 from 5pm-7pm. MS15-#1772 Pickup category timeslot {A}