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C1886
Sydney in 1886.
Artist:
John Sands (1818 - 1873)
Superb panorama of Sydney with three inset views at top illustrating Sydney’s development since 1788. The first view at top left is based on the engraved view of Sydney by John Hunter.The image in the centre is based on Charles … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Sydney in 1886.
Date:
C1886
Artist:
John Sands (1818 - 1873)
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Lithograph hand coloured.
Image Size:
490mm
x 275mm
Frame Size:
850mm
x 760mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
Superb panorama of Sydney with three inset views at top illustrating Sydney’s development since 1788.
The first view at top left is based on the engraved view of Sydney by John Hunter.
The image in the centre is based on Charles Lesueur’s panorama of Sydney Cove (Circular Quay) issued in 1808.
The one on the right is John Skinner Prout’s view of the Tank Stream (Sydney’s water supply).
The main view is a detailed record of Sydney’s progress since settlement.
Biography:
John Sands (1818–1873 )
In 1837 Sands came to Sydney for health reasons and with stationery valued at £500 set up business in George Street. In 1848 he took over a shop front next to the General Post Office. By 1870 as stationers, booksellers, printers and account book manufacturers the firm was one of the largest of its in Australia and in that year won prizes for printing and book production at the Intercolonial Exhibition in Sydney.
