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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;leslawmerc, post: 12210142, member: 102267&quot;]Hello everyone,</p><p>I wanted to share a rather interesting find and get your expert thoughts on it. I have a pair of framed Victorian etchings depicting the &quot;Pied Piper of Hamelin&quot;. They were etched by Robert Walker Macbeth based on the original works by George John Pinwell.</p><p>What makes them particularly fascinating to me are the pencil inscriptions. They were published in 1883 and 1884, and one of them (&quot;Pied Piper with Rats&quot;) carries a handwritten dedication to the artist J.W. North, exactly dated July 19, 1888 (&quot;To J.W. North July 19 88...&quot;).</p><p>There is an old typed note attached to the back of one frame detailing the history, publication dates, and mentioning a small &quot;closed tear&quot; on the other print. Interestingly, only one frame retains the stamp from the &quot;Millwheel Gallery, Porlock, Somerset&quot; on the back. The second frame was clearly opened at some point to repair that very tear, which explains the missing stamp.</p><p>I&#039;ve had some initial correspondence with a couple of galleries in London who confirmed their historical and biographical significance due to the strong connection between Macbeth, Pinwell, and North (the Idyllic School). However, I would love to hear the opinions of the collectors and art historians on this forum.</p><p>How desirable are pieces with this specific provenance in the current market? Any additional insights into the Macbeth/North connection would be greatly appreciated!</p><p>I&#039;ve attached several photos, including close-ups of the signatures, the dated dedication to J.W. North, and the typed documentation on the back.</p><p>Thanks in advance for your time and knowledge![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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