Bidspirit auction | Hand Colored Aquatint Bulwell Hall

Hand Colored Aquatint Bulwell Hall Nottinghamshire English Topographical Print - A hand colored aquatint with etching depicting Bulwell Hall in Nottinghamshire, England. The architectural view shows the stone mansion with its symmetrical Georgian facade, central portico, and a prominent clock tower in the background, as seen from the gated approach. The print is professionally matted in an off-white textured mat and housed in a gilt-wood frame featuring a beaded inner border. A printed paper label is adhered to the reverse, titled BULWELL HALL, NEAR BULWELL, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.—COOPER. The label provides a historical account of the estate, mentioning its construction in 1770 by John Newton and its subsequent ownership by the Padley and Cooper families. It further lists a selection of paintings formerly housed in the collection, including works by Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens. The print itself bears the title BULWELL HALL printed in the lower center margin. The reverse of the framing features handwritten ink notations: 7/1, F-122, and OOPP. Frame Height: 13 3/4 inchesFrame Width: 17 3/4 inches.