Artist: Abraham Le Blond (London, 1819 - 1894).
Engraver: Abraham Le Blond.
Title: The Burning Glass.
Signed in the plate: Le Blond & Co. London.
Numbered and Titled on embossed backing card: Burning glass. No. 73.
Dimensions: Oval image 5 1/4" x 6 3/4". Frame 8 3/4" x 10 1/4".
Publisher: Le Blond & Co.
Date: 1854-1857
Materials and Techniques: Baxter-process print pasted on publisher's embossed card.
Mat and Frame: Impression mounted on original embossed wove paper. Late gilded frame from Korner & Wood. Cleveland. (Branded sticker of the frame shop pasted on the back).
Condition: Wear consistent with age. Unexamined outside of frame. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Catalog Raisonne: C.T. Courtney Lewis. The Le Blond Book 1920, London, 1920. No. 89. Le Blond No. 73.
Part of: Set of 32 ovals sought-after by collectors.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum London. No. 1936,1116.522.
Victoria and Albert Museum, London. No. E.557-1949.
Note: The Burning Glass is one of the most desirable sheets for collectors, especially in its original condition.