Catalogue: Decorative
The Empire of Flora; with a short Explication of all the Figures. Dedicated to the Florists of Great Britain.
Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill.
Engraving, 425 x 515mm. A few old repairs.
Allegorical figured from Greek mythology with links to flowers.
[Ref: 770] £340.00
Charity. From the Original Picture of the same size, painted by Carlo Cignani in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire: to Whom this Plate is most humnbly inscribed, By His Graces much Obliged and most devoted Servant. J.Boydell.
Mortimer delint,S.F. Ravenet Sculpt,.
No. 2 under. Published according to Act of Parliament, 1st. March, by John Boydell, Engraver in Cheapside London
A very fine copper enngraving 520 x 405mm 20½ x 16inches.
John Hamilton Mortimer is the intermediary in this instance taking a drawing from the painting by Cignani. "The Most Capital Paintings in England" series of engravings in five volumes, late 1760s-1786, the first three (1769 to 1773) originally published under the title Sculptura Britannica. These were a critical and financial success for the publisher John Boydell who promoted the interests of both artists, engravers and Patrons establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
[Ref: 14390] £360.00
To His Most Sacred Majesty George the Third, This Collection of English engravings is with the Greatest Humility, Dedicated, by His Majesty's most Dutiful and Most obedient subject and Servant, John Boydell.
J. Gwin Inc. Delt & Sculpsit.
J. Boydell Exeducit.
Engraving. Very fine impression. 330 x 235mm, 13 x 9¼inches. Large paper.
The graces study a drawing fo George the Third on an easel drawn by a putta while another holds an oval portrait of the King. Title page for the volumes The Most Capital Paintings in England. Engraved scene with letterpress.
[Ref: 14579] £320.00
Title - [To His Most Sacred Majesty George the Third, This Collection of English engravings is with the Greatest Humility, Dedicated, by His Majesty's most Dutiful and Most obedient subject and Servant, John Boydell.]
J. Gwin Inc. Delt & Sculpsit.
J. Boydell Exeducit. Proof impression without letterpress.
A very fine engraving 330 x 235mm, 13 x 9¼inches.
The graces study a drawing fo George the Third on an easel drawn by a putta while another holds an oval portrait of the King. Used in the heading of the title page for the volumes The Most Capital Paintings in England.
[Ref: 14581] £320.00
"A Collection of Prints Engraved after The Most Capital Paintings in England. Published by John Boydell. Volume the First, containing Fifty Prints with a London. Orinted for the Editor, MDCCLXIX."
J. Gwin Invt. Delt. Isaac Taylor Scupt.
London, Boydell Execudit. [n.d. c.1770.]
Engraving 330 x 235mm, 13 x 9¼inches.
George the Third being crowned by Apollo while Putti show the King the engravings. Frontice for the volumes The Most Capital Paintings in England. engraved scene with letterpress.
[Ref: 14582] £320.00
Fontispiece. - [A Collection of Prints Engraved after The Most Capital Paintings in England. Published by John Boydell. Volume the First, containing Fifty Prints with a London. Orinted for the Editor, MDCCLXIX.]
J. Gwin Invt. Delt. Isaac Taylor Scupt.
London, Boydell Execudit. Proof impression without letterpress.
A very fine engraving. Indian proof with uncut large margins. 330 x 235mm, 13 x 9¼inches.
George the Third being crowned by Apollo while Putti show the King the engravings.
[Ref: 14584] £320.00
The Fulfilment of Scripture Prophecy. Asia praising Jehova for the gift of the Messiah. Africa (to the left) contemplating & adoring the Wonders of Grace. Europe (to the right) enjoying the fulfilment of the Prophecy, Micah IV.4. America (with a quadrant) in persuit of Knowledge Psalm CXI.2. The distant View exhibits the uninterrupted unanimity & peace of all Nations by the intercourse of Shipping, the destruction of War Chariots & Implements, & the employ of the Soldier & Sailor in works of husbandry. Amox IX.13.
S.Drummond pinxt. E.F.Burney del, Audinot Sculp.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Mixed method engraving. 185 x 240mm. Trimmed to platemark and laid on album paper.
Probably celebrating the end of the Napoleonic Wars.
[Ref: 1904] £230.00
Junon. [Juno.] Tu prefère Venus, Ingrat à mon mérite...[etc.]
R.B. del. N.B. Sculp.
Chez N. Bonnart, rue St. Iacques, a l'aigle, avec privil. [Paris, c.1690.]
Etching, 270 x 185mm. 10½ x 7¼". Some stain spots; a strong impression.
A representation of the ancient Roman goddess Juno; leaning on a chariot, a pair of peacocks lower right.
From a series of gods and goddesses, after Robert Bonnart (1652 - 1729 or after), painter and engraver who studied under Van der Meulen. BNF: FRBNF41504817.
[Ref: 13927] £140.00
(£164.50 incl.VAT)
L'Eau. [Water.] Dans de certains momens, je suis fort deplaisante...[etc.]
Chez N. Bonnart, rue St. Iacques, a l'aigle, avec privil. [Paris, c.1690.]
Etching, 275 x 190mm. 10¾ x 7½". Corners chipped.
A lady beside an elaborate fountain.
From a series of allegorical representations of the elements, published by Nicolas Bonnart I (c.1637 - 1718).
[Ref: 13929] £85.00
(£99.88 incl.VAT)
Le Feu. [Fire.] Dans de certains momens, je suis fort deplaisante...[etc.]
Chez HBonnart rue S.Iacques du Coq avec privil. [Paris, c.1690.]
Etching, sheet 270 x 190mm. 10½ x 7½". Holes to corners; some soiling/staining. Trimmed to plate.
A lady holding a tasting spoon beside an elaborate stove upon which a large pot is bubbling.
From a series of allegorical representations of the elements, published by Henri Bonnart (1642 - 1711).
[Ref: 13930] £90.00
(£105.75 incl.VAT)