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The Revd: Mr. Emanl: Collins A.M.
N. Hone pinxt. Js. McArdell fecit.
[British, n.d., c.1750.]
Rare mezzotint, 325 x 225mm. 11¾ x 9". A little scuffed and soiled.
Portrait of Emanuel Collins, clergyman, in an oval frame. Four line quotation from Swift below title. After Nathaniel Hone (1718 - 1784).
Chaloner Smith 44, I of II. See NPG D34038. Goodwin: 166 I of II. Ex The Hon Christopher Lennox-Boyd Collection.
[Ref: 23700] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
N. Hone pinxt. Js. McArdell fecit.
[British, n.d., c.1750.]
Rare mezzotint, 325 x 225mm. 11¾ x 9". A little scuffed and soiled.
Portrait of Emanuel Collins, clergyman, in an oval frame. Four line quotation from Swift below title. After Nathaniel Hone (1718 - 1784).
Chaloner Smith 44, I of II. See NPG D34038. Goodwin: 166 I of II. Ex The Hon Christopher Lennox-Boyd Collection.
[Ref: 23700] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
David, a Portrait. -and there came a Lion, and took a Lamb out of the flock: & I went out after him and when he arose against me, I caught him by the beard and smote him & slew him.
Nath.l Hone pinxit James Watson fecit
Printed & Published March 20th 1778 by Ja.s Bretherton No. 134 New Bond Street.
Very scarce mezzotint, platemark 385 x 280mm (15¼ x 11"). Very slight creasing and time stained.
Fine mezzotint of the Irish artist Nathaniel Hone's (1718-84) portrait of his son Horace, as the shepherd David, which was first exhibited to acclaim at the Royal Academy in 1771. Horace Hone himself became a notable miniaturist, who found employment at the court of George IV.
[Ref: 40861] £420.00
Nath.l Hone pinxit James Watson fecit
Printed & Published March 20th 1778 by Ja.s Bretherton No. 134 New Bond Street.
Very scarce mezzotint, platemark 385 x 280mm (15¼ x 11"). Very slight creasing and time stained.
Fine mezzotint of the Irish artist Nathaniel Hone's (1718-84) portrait of his son Horace, as the shepherd David, which was first exhibited to acclaim at the Royal Academy in 1771. Horace Hone himself became a notable miniaturist, who found employment at the court of George IV.
[Ref: 40861] £420.00
Sir John Fielding, Kn.t.
Painted by N. Hone. Engraved by J.R. Smith.
Pub.d 1st Jan.ry 1777, by W.m Humphrey Gerrard Street, Soho.
Framed rare mezzotint. Sheet 380 x 280mm (15¼ x 11"). Frame size 405 x 510mm (15 x 20"). Trimmed to plate.
Sir John Fielding (1721-1780), English magistrate and social reformer, leaning on a book titled 'The Law' on the spine crushing a serpent. Despite being blinded in a navy accident aged 19, Fielding set up his own business and, in his spare time, studied law. He worked very closely with his half-brother Henry Fielding (a chief magistrate as well as a novelist), creating the first professional police force, the Bow Street Runners. Known as the "Blind Beak", he could allegedly recognise three thousand criminals by the sounds of their voices.
CS: 61. Frankau: 138.
[Ref: 62573] £360.00
Painted by N. Hone. Engraved by J.R. Smith.
Pub.d 1st Jan.ry 1777, by W.m Humphrey Gerrard Street, Soho.
Framed rare mezzotint. Sheet 380 x 280mm (15¼ x 11"). Frame size 405 x 510mm (15 x 20"). Trimmed to plate.
Sir John Fielding (1721-1780), English magistrate and social reformer, leaning on a book titled 'The Law' on the spine crushing a serpent. Despite being blinded in a navy accident aged 19, Fielding set up his own business and, in his spare time, studied law. He worked very closely with his half-brother Henry Fielding (a chief magistrate as well as a novelist), creating the first professional police force, the Bow Street Runners. Known as the "Blind Beak", he could allegedly recognise three thousand criminals by the sounds of their voices.
CS: 61. Frankau: 138.
[Ref: 62573] £360.00
S.r John Fielding, K.t.
Hone pinx.t. M.c Ardell fecit.
Sold by C. Marsh at Charing Cross and R. Withy in Cornhill.
Rare mezzotint, sheet 395 x 290mm (15½ x 11½"). Trimmed and glued to album paper. Some surface dirt, creasing and some light foxing at edges.
Three quarter seated portrait of Sir John Fielding (1721-1780), English magistrate and social reformer. He rests his left hand on the 'Holy Bible' and 'Statuits at Large Magna Charta' and his right holds a rolled document labelled 'Plan of' on his knee. He wears a dark coat with narrow embroidered trim along edge and cuffs, over an embroidered waistcoat and a narrow dark band just above his closed eyes. Despite being blinded in a navy accident aged 19, Fielding set up his own business and, in his spare time, studied law. He worked very closely with his half-brother Henry Fielding (a chief magistrate as well as a novelist), creating the first professional police force, the Bow Street Runners. Known as the "Blind Beak", he could allegedly recognise three thousand criminals by the sounds of their voices.
CS: 65, ii of iii. Whitman 187 ii of iii.
[Ref: 60426] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Hone pinx.t. M.c Ardell fecit.
Sold by C. Marsh at Charing Cross and R. Withy in Cornhill.
Rare mezzotint, sheet 395 x 290mm (15½ x 11½"). Trimmed and glued to album paper. Some surface dirt, creasing and some light foxing at edges.
Three quarter seated portrait of Sir John Fielding (1721-1780), English magistrate and social reformer. He rests his left hand on the 'Holy Bible' and 'Statuits at Large Magna Charta' and his right holds a rolled document labelled 'Plan of' on his knee. He wears a dark coat with narrow embroidered trim along edge and cuffs, over an embroidered waistcoat and a narrow dark band just above his closed eyes. Despite being blinded in a navy accident aged 19, Fielding set up his own business and, in his spare time, studied law. He worked very closely with his half-brother Henry Fielding (a chief magistrate as well as a novelist), creating the first professional police force, the Bow Street Runners. Known as the "Blind Beak", he could allegedly recognise three thousand criminals by the sounds of their voices.
CS: 65, ii of iii. Whitman 187 ii of iii.
[Ref: 60426] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
![[Ben Hoadly, D.D. Bishop of Winchester. Aged LXXX.]](jpegs/59419.jpg)
[Ben Hoadly, D.D. Bishop of Winchester. Aged LXXX.]
[Drawn by NHone, after a Wax Model by Mr Gosset, done in the year 1756, and Engrav'd by James Basire 1771.]
Engraving, proof before letters. Sheet 315 x 185mm (12½ x 7¼"). Trimmed within plate, mounted in album paper at edges.
Oval portrait of Benjamin Hoadly (1676-1761), appointed as the George I's chaplain and Bishop of Bangor in 1715, Salisbury in 1723 and finally Winchester in 1734. He is best known for speaking on behalf of the king in the 'Bangorian Controversy', arguing that there was no Biblical justification for any church government, an attack on the bishops sitting in the House of Lords. His portrait was more famously painted by William Hogarth; Hoadly's son Benjamin helped Hogarth on his 'Analysis of Beauty', 1753.
[Ref: 59419] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
[Drawn by NHone, after a Wax Model by Mr Gosset, done in the year 1756, and Engrav'd by James Basire 1771.]
Engraving, proof before letters. Sheet 315 x 185mm (12½ x 7¼"). Trimmed within plate, mounted in album paper at edges.
Oval portrait of Benjamin Hoadly (1676-1761), appointed as the George I's chaplain and Bishop of Bangor in 1715, Salisbury in 1723 and finally Winchester in 1734. He is best known for speaking on behalf of the king in the 'Bangorian Controversy', arguing that there was no Biblical justification for any church government, an attack on the bishops sitting in the House of Lords. His portrait was more famously painted by William Hogarth; Hoadly's son Benjamin helped Hogarth on his 'Analysis of Beauty', 1753.
[Ref: 59419] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
![[John Camillus Hone] The Piping Boy.](jpegs/60438.jpg)
[John Camillus Hone] The Piping Boy.
Painted by Mr. Hone. Engrav'd by Capt.n Baillie 1771.
Mezzotint. 335 x 230mm (13¼ x 9").
Mezzotint after Nathaniel Hone's 1769 portrait of his son John Camillus Hone (now in the National Gallery of Ireland), engraved by Captain William Baillie (1723-1810). Baillie retired from the army in 1761 with the rank of Captain and thereafter devoted himself to printmaking and dealing. He specialised in imitating old-master drawings and prints, using a variety of printmaking techniques.
[Ref: 60438] £360.00
Painted by Mr. Hone. Engrav'd by Capt.n Baillie 1771.
Mezzotint. 335 x 230mm (13¼ x 9").
Mezzotint after Nathaniel Hone's 1769 portrait of his son John Camillus Hone (now in the National Gallery of Ireland), engraved by Captain William Baillie (1723-1810). Baillie retired from the army in 1761 with the rank of Captain and thereafter devoted himself to printmaking and dealing. He specialised in imitating old-master drawings and prints, using a variety of printmaking techniques.
[Ref: 60438] £360.00
Lord Mountstuart.
Painted by Mr. Hone, and Engrav'd by Capt.n Baillie.
Oct.r the 20th 1779.
Stipple engraving, 285 x 200mm. 11¼ x 8". Later issue, c.1800.
Portrait of John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute (1744-1814) after the painting by Nathaniel Hone. Engraved by Captain William Baillie (1723-1810). Baillie retired from the army in 1761 with the rank of Captain and thereafter devoted himself to printmaking and dealing. He specialised in imitating old-master drawings and prints, using a variety of printmaking techniques.
[Ref: 12267] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by Mr. Hone, and Engrav'd by Capt.n Baillie.
Oct.r the 20th 1779.
Stipple engraving, 285 x 200mm. 11¼ x 8". Later issue, c.1800.
Portrait of John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute (1744-1814) after the painting by Nathaniel Hone. Engraved by Captain William Baillie (1723-1810). Baillie retired from the army in 1761 with the rank of Captain and thereafter devoted himself to printmaking and dealing. He specialised in imitating old-master drawings and prints, using a variety of printmaking techniques.
[Ref: 12267] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
The Reverend Mr. George Whitefield. A.M. Chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon.
N. Hone pinx.t J. Greenwood Fecit.
London Printed for Bowles & Carver, No.69. St. Paul's Church Yard.
Mezzotint. 350 x 250mm (13¾ x 9¾"). Repairs and faint ink stain on left margin along plate mark and just inside printed area also a hair in the printing process leaving a line on body of subject.
George Whitefield (1714 to 1770) In his adult life he was as famous as any man in the English speaking world. From 22 years of age he was the foremost figure in a religious movement that held the attention of the entire English-speaking world, called the Great Awakening.
Chaloner Smith [Greenwood] 6 and seven are very similar. The differences are most visible in the bands and white cuffs, and also in the stonework, window and face. CS:7 state not recorded
[Ref: 13602] £420.00
N. Hone pinx.t J. Greenwood Fecit.
London Printed for Bowles & Carver, No.69. St. Paul's Church Yard.
Mezzotint. 350 x 250mm (13¾ x 9¾"). Repairs and faint ink stain on left margin along plate mark and just inside printed area also a hair in the printing process leaving a line on body of subject.
George Whitefield (1714 to 1770) In his adult life he was as famous as any man in the English speaking world. From 22 years of age he was the foremost figure in a religious movement that held the attention of the entire English-speaking world, called the Great Awakening.
Chaloner Smith [Greenwood] 6 and seven are very similar. The differences are most visible in the bands and white cuffs, and also in the stonework, window and face. CS:7 state not recorded
[Ref: 13602] £420.00
![[The Reverend Mr. George Whitefield. A.M. Chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon.]](jpegs/13603.jpg)
[The Reverend Mr. George Whitefield. A.M. Chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon.]
[Hone pinx.t Greenwoode Fecit.]
Mezzotint. 280 x 370mm. Trimed to plate crease in centre of subject.
George Whitefield (1714 to 1770) In his adult life he was as famous as any man in the English speaking world. From 22 years of age he was the foremost figure in a religious movement that held the attention of the entire English-speaking world, called the Great Awakening.
Chaloner Smith [Greenwood] 6 and seven are very similar. The differences are most visible in the bands and white cuffs, and also in the stonework, window and face. CS:6:i.
[Ref: 13603] £380.00
[Hone pinx.t Greenwoode Fecit.]
Mezzotint. 280 x 370mm. Trimed to plate crease in centre of subject.
George Whitefield (1714 to 1770) In his adult life he was as famous as any man in the English speaking world. From 22 years of age he was the foremost figure in a religious movement that held the attention of the entire English-speaking world, called the Great Awakening.
Chaloner Smith [Greenwood] 6 and seven are very similar. The differences are most visible in the bands and white cuffs, and also in the stonework, window and face. CS:6:i.
[Ref: 13603] £380.00
The Reverend Mr. George Whitefield. A.M. Chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon.
Hone pinx.t Greenwoode Fecit.
Mezzotint. 280 x 370mm. Laid on board surface rubbed.
George Whitefield (1714 to 1770) In his adult life he was as famous as any man in the English speaking world. From 22 years of age he was the foremost figure in a religious movement that held the attention of the entire English-speaking world, called the Great Awakening.
Chaloner Smith [Greenwood] 6 and seven are very similar. The differences are most visible in the bands and white cuffs, and also in the stonework, window and face. CS:6:ii.
[Ref: 13607] £320.00
Hone pinx.t Greenwoode Fecit.
Mezzotint. 280 x 370mm. Laid on board surface rubbed.
George Whitefield (1714 to 1770) In his adult life he was as famous as any man in the English speaking world. From 22 years of age he was the foremost figure in a religious movement that held the attention of the entire English-speaking world, called the Great Awakening.
Chaloner Smith [Greenwood] 6 and seven are very similar. The differences are most visible in the bands and white cuffs, and also in the stonework, window and face. CS:6:ii.
[Ref: 13607] £320.00
The Reverend Mr. George Whitefield. A.M. Chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon.
NHone pinx.t JGreenwood Fecit.
Mezzotint. 280 x 370mm. Thread margins, surface rubbed with two creases in the body of the subject, title area repaired tear and surface dirt.
George Whitefield (1714 to 1770) In his adult life he was as famous as any man in the English speaking world. From 22 years of age he was the foremost figure in a religious movement that held the attention of the entire English-speaking world, called the Great Awakening.
CS:not described. Russell: 7, [ English Mezzotint Portraits and their states] suggests CS:7 is a cut down of the above.
[Ref: 13611] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
NHone pinx.t JGreenwood Fecit.
Mezzotint. 280 x 370mm. Thread margins, surface rubbed with two creases in the body of the subject, title area repaired tear and surface dirt.
George Whitefield (1714 to 1770) In his adult life he was as famous as any man in the English speaking world. From 22 years of age he was the foremost figure in a religious movement that held the attention of the entire English-speaking world, called the Great Awakening.
CS:not described. Russell: 7, [ English Mezzotint Portraits and their states] suggests CS:7 is a cut down of the above.
[Ref: 13611] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
The Reverend Mr. George Whitefield. A.M. Chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon.
N. Hone pinx.t. Carington Bowles Excudt. J. Greenwood Fecit.
London Published as the Act directs July 1st, 1769. Printed for Carington Bowles, No.69. St. Paul's Church Yard.
Mezzotint, 18th century watermark; 350 x 250mm (13¾ x 9¾"), large margins, repairs top right. Margins restored, pinholes, slight scuffing on image..
George Whitefield (1714-70), Anglican evangelist, one of the founders of Methodism.
CS:7 only recorded state. See also references 13602, 13603, 13607, 13611 & 60367.
[Ref: 60366] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
N. Hone pinx.t. Carington Bowles Excudt. J. Greenwood Fecit.
London Published as the Act directs July 1st, 1769. Printed for Carington Bowles, No.69. St. Paul's Church Yard.
Mezzotint, 18th century watermark; 350 x 250mm (13¾ x 9¾"), large margins, repairs top right. Margins restored, pinholes, slight scuffing on image..
George Whitefield (1714-70), Anglican evangelist, one of the founders of Methodism.
CS:7 only recorded state. See also references 13602, 13603, 13607, 13611 & 60367.
[Ref: 60366] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
![[La Signora Zamperini in the Character of Cecchina. La Buona Figliuola, Act 2d Scene 3d.]](jpegs/36379.jpg)
[La Signora Zamperini in the Character of Cecchina. La Buona Figliuola, Act 2d Scene 3d.]
[N. Hone pinx.t. J. Finlayson fec.t. Publish'd Feb.y 1st 1769.]
[Sold by Mr Parker No 82 Cornhill, & Mr Finlayson in Berwick Street Soho.]
Mezzotint, rare proof before all letters. 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). Trimmed to plate; small tear lower right.
Anna Zamperini, in the lead role in Niccolò Piccinni's 'La buona figliuola' ('the good-natured maid'), adapted from Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela'. Zamperini was portrayed in the same role by Scottish painter John Paxton. After a portrait by Nathaniel Hone (1718-84), one of two Irish founder members of the Royal Academy
Ex: collection of the late Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd; CS 20, prior to state i of ii.
[Ref: 36379] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
[N. Hone pinx.t. J. Finlayson fec.t. Publish'd Feb.y 1st 1769.]
[Sold by Mr Parker No 82 Cornhill, & Mr Finlayson in Berwick Street Soho.]
Mezzotint, rare proof before all letters. 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). Trimmed to plate; small tear lower right.
Anna Zamperini, in the lead role in Niccolò Piccinni's 'La buona figliuola' ('the good-natured maid'), adapted from Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela'. Zamperini was portrayed in the same role by Scottish painter John Paxton. After a portrait by Nathaniel Hone (1718-84), one of two Irish founder members of the Royal Academy
Ex: collection of the late Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd; CS 20, prior to state i of ii.
[Ref: 36379] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
![[La Signora Zamperini in the Character of Cecchina. La Buona Figliuola, Act 2d Scene 3d.]](jpegs/36380.jpg)
[La Signora Zamperini in the Character of Cecchina. La Buona Figliuola, Act 2d Scene 3d.]
N. Hone pinx.t. J. Finlayson fec.t. Publish'd Feb.y 1st 1769.
[Sold by Mr Parker No 82 Cornhill, & Mr Finlayson in Berwick Street Soho.]
Mezzotint, sheet 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). Trimmed inside platemark; name of sitter in pencil
Anna Zamperini in the lead role in Niccolò Piccinni's 'La buona figliuola' ('the good-natured maid'), adapted from Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela'. Zamperini was portrayed in the same role by Scottish painter John Paxton. After a portrait by Nathaniel Hone (1718-84), one of two Irish founder members of the Royal Academy.
Ex: collection of the late Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd; CS 20, state i of ii.
[Ref: 36380] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
N. Hone pinx.t. J. Finlayson fec.t. Publish'd Feb.y 1st 1769.
[Sold by Mr Parker No 82 Cornhill, & Mr Finlayson in Berwick Street Soho.]
Mezzotint, sheet 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). Trimmed inside platemark; name of sitter in pencil
Anna Zamperini in the lead role in Niccolò Piccinni's 'La buona figliuola' ('the good-natured maid'), adapted from Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela'. Zamperini was portrayed in the same role by Scottish painter John Paxton. After a portrait by Nathaniel Hone (1718-84), one of two Irish founder members of the Royal Academy.
Ex: collection of the late Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd; CS 20, state i of ii.
[Ref: 36380] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
![[La Signora Zamperini in the Character of Cecchina. La Buona Figliuola, Act 2d Scene 3d.]](jpegs/36381.jpg)
[La Signora Zamperini in the Character of Cecchina. La Buona Figliuola, Act 2d Scene 3d.]
N. Hone pinx.t. J. Finlayson fec.t.
Publish'd Feb.y 1st 1769. [Sold by Mr Parker No 82 Cornhill, & Mr Finlayson in Berwick Street Soho.]
Mezzotint, platemark 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). Small margins; rubbed; slight creasing
Anna Zamperini in the lead role in Niccolò Piccinni's 'La buona figliuola' ('the good-natured maid'), adapted from Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela'. Zamperini was portrayed in the same role by Scottish painter John Paxton. After a portrait by Nathaniel Hone (1718-84), one of two Irish founder members of the Royal Academy.
CS 20, state i of ii.
[Ref: 36381] £320.00
N. Hone pinx.t. J. Finlayson fec.t.
Publish'd Feb.y 1st 1769. [Sold by Mr Parker No 82 Cornhill, & Mr Finlayson in Berwick Street Soho.]
Mezzotint, platemark 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). Small margins; rubbed; slight creasing
Anna Zamperini in the lead role in Niccolò Piccinni's 'La buona figliuola' ('the good-natured maid'), adapted from Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela'. Zamperini was portrayed in the same role by Scottish painter John Paxton. After a portrait by Nathaniel Hone (1718-84), one of two Irish founder members of the Royal Academy.
CS 20, state i of ii.
[Ref: 36381] £320.00
La Signora Zamperini in the Character of Cecchina. La Buona Figliuola, Act 2d Scene 3d.
N. Hone pinx.t. J. Finlayson fec.t.
Publish'd Feb.y 1st 1769. Sold by Mr Parker No 82 Cornhill, & Mr Finlayson in Berwick Street Soho.
Mezzotint. 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"), very large margins.
Anna Zamperini in the lead role in Niccolò Piccinni's 'La buona figliuola' ('the good-natured maid'), adapted from Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela'. Zamperini was portrayed in the same role by Scottish painter John Paxton. After a portrait by Nathaniel Hone (1718-84), one of two Irish founder members of the Royal Academy. See references 36379, 36380 & 36381 for state i of ii.
CS 20, state ii of ii.
[Ref: 56671] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
N. Hone pinx.t. J. Finlayson fec.t.
Publish'd Feb.y 1st 1769. Sold by Mr Parker No 82 Cornhill, & Mr Finlayson in Berwick Street Soho.
Mezzotint. 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"), very large margins.
Anna Zamperini in the lead role in Niccolò Piccinni's 'La buona figliuola' ('the good-natured maid'), adapted from Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela'. Zamperini was portrayed in the same role by Scottish painter John Paxton. After a portrait by Nathaniel Hone (1718-84), one of two Irish founder members of the Royal Academy. See references 36379, 36380 & 36381 for state i of ii.
CS 20, state ii of ii.
[Ref: 56671] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)