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After James Heath (1757-1834) ARCHERY AT BLACKHEATH a rare engraving published in 1789 by Joseph Slater, London, competing at target archery, some sp

Hammer Price:
£200
Estimated Price:

£300 - £400

After James Heath (1757-1834) ARCHERY AT BLACKHEATH a rare engraving published in 1789 by Joseph Slater, London, competing at target archery, some spectators beyond, the image 58 by 33cm., 23 by 13in. Another example of this print is in the collection of the British Museum. The curator's comments direct the reader to Goldman 'Sporting Life' number 3 where the bowman has been tentatively identified as Thomas Waring, secretary to Sir Ashton Lever, the founder of the Royal Toxophilite Society, and the scene is said to take place at Blackheath. Titled ''Archery at Blackheath'' in the Heath catalogue.