Vintage Francis Wheatley Cries of London Framed Prints Pair Oranges Primroses

Description

A matching pair of vintage framed prints reproducing two scenes from Francis Wheatley’s celebrated “Cries of London” series.

The pair features:

• “Sweet China Oranges, Sweet China!” – showing an orange seller offering fruit to two elegantly dressed women.

• “Two Bunches a Penny Primroses” – depicting a flower seller accompanied by children and a dog.

Both compositions capture the atmosphere of historic London street life, with richly coloured period dress, architectural backgrounds and traditional street vendors.

The prints are presented in matching black frames with fine gold-tone detailing, creating a coordinated decorative pair suitable for display together in a living room, hallway, study, dining room or traditional interior.

FEATURES:

• Matching set of 2 framed prints
• After Francis Wheatley R.A.
• The Cries of London series
• Sweet China Oranges scene
• Primrose seller scene
• Historic London street-life subjects
• Georgian period imagery
• Warm brown, cream and muted colour palette
• Matching black frames
• Gold-tone frame detailing
• Portrait orientation
• Rear hanging cords
• Decorative vintage wall art

The original Cries of London compositions date from the late 18th century; these are later vintage reproductions.

Visible age-related marks to the paper/mount areas and wear to the frames are shown clearly in the photographs.

Please see all photographs for the exact pair included in the sale.