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Lot #82: 19th-Century Mezzotint Portrait of Lord Robert Handyside (1798–1858)

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- Authentic Victorian mezzotint portrait depicting the prominent Scottish judge, Lord Robert Handyside. - Handyside serves as a notable historic figure who held the positions of Solicitor-General and Lord of Session in 1853. - The lower margin features engraved text reading "LORD HANDYSIDE" flanked by his birth and death dates ("Born 26th March 1798 / Died 18th April 1858"), beneath a central coat of arms. - The lower plate line bears production credits: "Colvin Smith, R.S.A. Pinxt." on the lower left and "Henry Cousins, Sculpt." on the lower right. - A faded, handwritten ink dedication is visible on the bottom-left corner but difficult to read - Antique 1858–1864 - Mezzotint engraving on paper. - The sheet remains uncropped with full margins, showing expected signs of age. Notable issues include toning/browning to the paper margins, edge wear, and water staining along the lower-left edge. - The reverse retains portions of vintage wood backing paper and structural tape. It is sold unframed and as-is - Dimensions: 15.75"W x 20.25"H PICK UP DATES: We are offering 2 pick up dates for your convenience, pick up on Sat Oct 17 from 10am-1pm or Wed Oct 21 from 5pm-7pm. MS18-#3042 Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, October 17 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Day 2
Wednesday Oct 21 05:00pm-07:00pm

Pickup Location:  Tamarac Street, Kingston, ON, K7M 7J2 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Friday, October 16, 2026 between 1:00 AM and 1:45 AM

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