C1850

Robb’s Buildings, Corner of Collins and King Streets.

Artist:

Albert Charles Cooke (1836 - 1902)

$A 350

Scarce large engraving of Robb’s Buildings, which were on the south east corner of Collins and King Street but demolished for the Rialto Towers. From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher. Collections: State Library Victoria. Accession no: A/S 14/01/85/8-9

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Full Title:

Robb’s Buildings, Corner of Collins and King Streets.

Date:

C1850

Artist:

Albert Charles Cooke (1836 - 1902)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Engraving.

Image Size:

453mm

x 340mm

Paper Size:

532mm

x 403mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1850

Description:

Scarce large engraving of Robb’s Buildings, which were on the south east corner of Collins and King Street but demolished for the Rialto Towers.

From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.

Collections:

State Library Victoria. Accession no: A/S 14/01/85/8-9

Albert Charles Cooke (1836 - 1902)

Cooke was a painter, engraver, draughtsman and illustrator. Throughout his career he worked for many of the Illustrated newspapers, such as the Illustrated Sydney News, Illustrated Australian News, The Australasian Sketcher and The Leader. He was also well known for a series of birds eye views of a number of Australian cities and towns.

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