Print: Kronheim – This is Sheet No 27 from the New Hall Vault Sale at Christies in 1987, for full details please see https://www.georgebaxter.com/christie-s-new-hall-vault-sale-1987
 
This a complete sheet having the reference no BT 331 – The BT meaning the Baxter Times where Kronheim prints were first catalogued in the 1920’s. The title is in French so it has always been presumed they were printed for the French market. The title is:
Le Pigeon Favori (The Favourite Pigeon) – Strange as, to me, the bird she is holding is not a Pigeon?
 
Date: Circa 1860’s
 
Size (cm ht x w): 49.4 x 37 (sheet) 33 x 24 (image)
 
State: Full sheet including the registration holes from the printing plate
 
Condition: Pristine Colours, odd foxing spots all to border except one mall one in the very top of the sky. Page edges are lightly toned with minor tears and creases