Bidspirit auction | David Roberts Nablus Hand Colored

David Roberts Nablus Hand Colored Lithograph - Item/Description: Nablus Shechem (Ancient Shechem), hand-colored and embellished lithograph. View of the ancient city of Shechem (also known as Nablus). Marked on frame: Robsinov / Mar 19 1975 or 1973 David Roberts (1796-1864) who was born in Scotland in 1796, moved to London and, by 1838, was already considered a reputable artist. His decision to travel to Egypt and the Holy Land to paint the monuments, architecture and people would be a turning point for his career. Roberts was admitted to the Royal Academy and continued to travel and paint until his death in 1864. After more than 150 years his paintings are still the most beloved and popular illustrations of the Middle East and are highly sought after by collectors. Material: Hand colored lithograph on paper. Framed under glass. Dimensions: Image size: Height: 12 1/4”; Width: 18 3/4”. Framed: Height: 20 3/4”; Width: 27 1/2”. Condition: Imperfection / surface erosion, appears to be from gouache / paint application. Age: 19th Century. Provenance: Private Estate. Shipping: $55 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.