The Crabs and Lobsters

£565.00

A striking set of crab and lobster reprints, hand framed in 'lobster red' mounts and glazed with Artglass. Directly based on antique original engravings from the mid 1800s. The full set is comprised of four crabs, a lobster and a rock lobster. 

The mount is close in colour to Farrow and Ball's 'Bamboozle'. 

Available as a full set of 6, singles and other multiples.

    All our reprint collections are limited in number and originate directly from antiques personally sourced by Petri Prints.

    Frame Features

    • Hand framed reprints, directly based on antique original engravings sourced for our private collection.
    • Single external frame size: approx 29.5 x 24.5cm
    • Glazed with Artglass, a specialist glass used by the finest galleries and museums around the world. Compared to the more commonly used acrylic and float-glass, Artglass' clarity and UV protection makes it the gold standard choice in framing, allowing art to be viewed with minimal glare and sunlight protection.
    • Printed on specialist 290 gsm fine art paper Hahnemühle Hemp. Hemp was an essential part of paper production for centuries and was used in the making of many long-lasting historical documents. 
    • Conservation acid-free barrier board to provide protection to your artwork.