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The Famous Dutch Woman.
[After Marcellus Laroon II.]
[n.d., c.1800.]
Etching. 210 x 130mm (8¼ x 5"). Small margins left and right.
Portrait of a female acrobat balancing on a rope from the "The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life" series.
[Ref: 65986] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
[After Marcellus Laroon II.]
[n.d., c.1800.]
Etching. 210 x 130mm (8¼ x 5"). Small margins left and right.
Portrait of a female acrobat balancing on a rope from the "The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life" series.
[Ref: 65986] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Buy a new Almanack. Almanachs Nouveaux. Lunary dell Anno Nuovo. 5. 53.
[after Marcellus Laroon]
[n.d. c.1780]
Etching and engraving, sheet 245 x 180mm (9¾ x 7¼"). Trimmed within plate.
An almanac seller walking to right with basket of books around her neck. From late series of the Cries of London, plate reworked with hat, head and shoes altered. First engraved in 1688, they were reworked and published after c.1750. According to Raines, plates in the late editions of the series "were re-engraved with alterations after L.P. Boitard"
Raines p.57.
[Ref: 67648] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
[after Marcellus Laroon]
[n.d. c.1780]
Etching and engraving, sheet 245 x 180mm (9¾ x 7¼"). Trimmed within plate.
An almanac seller walking to right with basket of books around her neck. From late series of the Cries of London, plate reworked with hat, head and shoes altered. First engraved in 1688, they were reworked and published after c.1750. According to Raines, plates in the late editions of the series "were re-engraved with alterations after L.P. Boitard"
Raines p.57.
[Ref: 67648] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
A Bed Matt or a Door Matt Achetez des Nates Chi vuol Storioli da letto. 6.
MLauron delin:
P Tempest ex Cum privilegio [n.d. c.1740.]
Hand-coloured etching and engraving; paper 18th century watermarked. Plate 246 x 165mm. 9¾ x 6½". Small hole and creasing.
A street seller walking to right with sticks over his shoulders, from which mats hang. From "The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life".
[Ref: 28181] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
MLauron delin:
P Tempest ex Cum privilegio [n.d. c.1740.]
Hand-coloured etching and engraving; paper 18th century watermarked. Plate 246 x 165mm. 9¾ x 6½". Small hole and creasing.
A street seller walking to right with sticks over his shoulders, from which mats hang. From "The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life".
[Ref: 28181] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
A Lady at Confession.
M.Lauron pinxit. I.Smith fecit.
[n.d., c.1720.]
Mezzotint. 250 x 195mm (9¾ x 7¾").
A courtesan kneeling at confession, heard by a Franciscan monk.
For a reissued plate with added decorative border see ref.15691
[Ref: 5607] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
M.Lauron pinxit. I.Smith fecit.
[n.d., c.1720.]
Mezzotint. 250 x 195mm (9¾ x 7¾").
A courtesan kneeling at confession, heard by a Franciscan monk.
For a reissued plate with added decorative border see ref.15691
[Ref: 5607] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
A Lady at Confession.
M. Lauron pinxit. I. Smith fecit.
Printed and Sold by Thos. Bakewell next door to the Horn Tavern in Fleetstreet London.
Mezzotint. 413 x 260mm (6¼ x 10¼").
A courtesan kneeling at confession, heard by a Franciscan monk.
CS: 285: unusual state not recorded; with printed decorative borders. For the print without border see ref. 5607
[Ref: 15691] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
M. Lauron pinxit. I. Smith fecit.
Printed and Sold by Thos. Bakewell next door to the Horn Tavern in Fleetstreet London.
Mezzotint. 413 x 260mm (6¼ x 10¼").
A courtesan kneeling at confession, heard by a Franciscan monk.
CS: 285: unusual state not recorded; with printed decorative borders. For the print without border see ref. 5607
[Ref: 15691] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
![[Confession.]](jpegs/60184.jpg)
[Confession.]
F. Place fec: [after Marcellus Laroon?].
P. Tespest ex: [n.d., c.1690.]
Mezzotint. 260 x 200mm (10¼ x 8"), with large margins. Stain in bottom right corner.
A young woman wearing a lace-trimmed veil kneels as she confesses to a bearded monk who sits with his hands tucked into his sleeves. On the wall behind is a picture of the Crucifixion.
[Ref: 60184] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
F. Place fec: [after Marcellus Laroon?].
P. Tespest ex: [n.d., c.1690.]
Mezzotint. 260 x 200mm (10¼ x 8"), with large margins. Stain in bottom right corner.
A young woman wearing a lace-trimmed veil kneels as she confesses to a bearded monk who sits with his hands tucked into his sleeves. On the wall behind is a picture of the Crucifixion.
[Ref: 60184] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
![[A Lady at Confession]](jpegs/40222.jpg)
[A Lady at Confession]
Moroone pinx:
[n.d., c.1800]
Mezzotint, platemark 275 x 205mm (10¾ x 8"), on wove paper with very large margins.
A young woman (supposedly the courtesan Mrs Russell) confesses to a monk who points a finger at her with one hand while one hand disappears under his habit. Such scenes between an attractive woman and a lascivious monk were common in 18th century prints. Engraved by the famous early mezzotinter John Smith (1652-1743) after Dutch painter Marcellus Laroon II (1649-1702). Originally published circa 1720.
State iii?/iv (Christopher Lennox-Boyd database); for a copy of this print in reverse see ref. 37690.
[Ref: 40222] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
Moroone pinx:
[n.d., c.1800]
Mezzotint, platemark 275 x 205mm (10¾ x 8"), on wove paper with very large margins.
A young woman (supposedly the courtesan Mrs Russell) confesses to a monk who points a finger at her with one hand while one hand disappears under his habit. Such scenes between an attractive woman and a lascivious monk were common in 18th century prints. Engraved by the famous early mezzotinter John Smith (1652-1743) after Dutch painter Marcellus Laroon II (1649-1702). Originally published circa 1720.
State iii?/iv (Christopher Lennox-Boyd database); for a copy of this print in reverse see ref. 37690.
[Ref: 40222] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
The merry Fidler. Le Violon. Suonatore di Violino. 24.
MLauron delin: I Savage Sculptr. A:O:et S:R:
P Tempest exc: Cum privilegio. [Henry Overton, c.1711?]
Etching. Sheet 245 x 165mm (9¾ x 6½"). Trimmed to printed border, repairs to fold.
A young fiddler, wearing hat with a bow, a matching bow hanging from the end of neck of his violin. The BM example has a note identifying him as Hugh Massey. After Marcellus Laroon (c.1650-1702), from the series 'The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life', first published by Pierce Tempest in 1688. This example has the added plate number '24'.
See BM L,85.36.
[Ref: 67864] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
MLauron delin: I Savage Sculptr. A:O:et S:R:
P Tempest exc: Cum privilegio. [Henry Overton, c.1711?]
Etching. Sheet 245 x 165mm (9¾ x 6½"). Trimmed to printed border, repairs to fold.
A young fiddler, wearing hat with a bow, a matching bow hanging from the end of neck of his violin. The BM example has a note identifying him as Hugh Massey. After Marcellus Laroon (c.1650-1702), from the series 'The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life', first published by Pierce Tempest in 1688. This example has the added plate number '24'.
See BM L,85.36.
[Ref: 67864] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
John Kelsey (the Quaker) See Granger, Vol.4 Page 208.
Laroone del. Printed for R.t Wilkinson, 125 Fenchurch Street. B. Green scu.t 1775.
London, 1775.
Engraving, 210 x 140mm (8¼ x 5½"), with very small margins Some faint markings.
Full portrait of John Kelsey (active 17th century), a quaker.
[Ref: 53878] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Laroone del. Printed for R.t Wilkinson, 125 Fenchurch Street. B. Green scu.t 1775.
London, 1775.
Engraving, 210 x 140mm (8¼ x 5½"), with very small margins Some faint markings.
Full portrait of John Kelsey (active 17th century), a quaker.
[Ref: 53878] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Londons Gazette here. Novelle Gazette. Chi Compra gl'auisi di Londra.
Mauron delin: P Tempest exc: Cum Privilegio.
[Henry Overton, n.d. c.1720.]
Etching and engraving, sheet 250 x 160mm (10 x 6¼"). Trimmed within plate. '56' in right bottom corner erased.
From an edition of the 1688 plates from series of the Cries of London (originally published by Pierce Tempest (1653-1717)), published after 1709 and before c.1750. A paper seller in cape and straw hat standing to front with a newsheet in hand and a pouch around her waist.
[Ref: 67647] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Mauron delin: P Tempest exc: Cum Privilegio.
[Henry Overton, n.d. c.1720.]
Etching and engraving, sheet 250 x 160mm (10 x 6¼"). Trimmed within plate. '56' in right bottom corner erased.
From an edition of the 1688 plates from series of the Cries of London (originally published by Pierce Tempest (1653-1717)), published after 1709 and before c.1750. A paper seller in cape and straw hat standing to front with a newsheet in hand and a pouch around her waist.
[Ref: 67647] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
The London Quaker.
MLauron delin. I.Savage sculp.
P Tempest, ex: Cum privilegio. [London, n.d., c.1688.]
Engraving. 245 x 160mm (9¾ x 6¼"). A good, clean impression.
A young Quaker girl standing with hands clasped at waist, a cloak under her left arm, wearing plain clothes with frilled sleeves and a headscarf. This is almost certainly the likeness of a real person; a note on an impression in the BM identifies the woman as Racheal of Covent Garden. After Marcellus Laroon (1648/1649 or 1653 - 1702), from the series 'The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life' published by Pierce Tempest (1653 - 1717).
BM 1972,U.370.69.
[Ref: 20914] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
MLauron delin. I.Savage sculp.
P Tempest, ex: Cum privilegio. [London, n.d., c.1688.]
Engraving. 245 x 160mm (9¾ x 6¼"). A good, clean impression.
A young Quaker girl standing with hands clasped at waist, a cloak under her left arm, wearing plain clothes with frilled sleeves and a headscarf. This is almost certainly the likeness of a real person; a note on an impression in the BM identifies the woman as Racheal of Covent Garden. After Marcellus Laroon (1648/1649 or 1653 - 1702), from the series 'The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life' published by Pierce Tempest (1653 - 1717).
BM 1972,U.370.69.
[Ref: 20914] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
![[William Phillips] Merry Andrew on the Stage.](jpegs/67866.jpg)
[William Phillips] Merry Andrew on the Stage. Le plaisant Charlatan. Il Ciarlatano Buffone.
[Mauron delin.]
P Tempest [exc: Cum privilegio.] [Henry Overton, c.1711?]
Etching. Sheet 245 x 150mm (9¾ x 6"). Trimmed into printed border, losing artist's name and part of publication line at bottom.
A portrait of actor William Phillips playing a cello, dressed in a clown's costume with ass's ears . After Marcellus Laroon (c.1650-1702), from the series 'The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life' published by Pierce Tempest (1653 - 1717). This example has the added plate number '63'.
[Ref: 67866] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
[Mauron delin.]
P Tempest [exc: Cum privilegio.] [Henry Overton, c.1711?]
Etching. Sheet 245 x 150mm (9¾ x 6"). Trimmed into printed border, losing artist's name and part of publication line at bottom.
A portrait of actor William Phillips playing a cello, dressed in a clown's costume with ass's ears . After Marcellus Laroon (c.1650-1702), from the series 'The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life' published by Pierce Tempest (1653 - 1717). This example has the added plate number '63'.
[Ref: 67866] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The Cryer of Poor Jack.
[after Marcellus Laroon II]
Pub.d Sep.t 16 1813. by R.S. Kirby. 11 London House Yard.
Etching, 200 x 130mm (8 x 5), with margins.
A later version of a print from the 1688, 'The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life.' A street vendor walks to the left, balancing a basket of goods on his head and holding a stick in his right hand. To the right, a woman follows behind, using two walking sticks for support.
[Ref: 65992] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
[after Marcellus Laroon II]
Pub.d Sep.t 16 1813. by R.S. Kirby. 11 London House Yard.
Etching, 200 x 130mm (8 x 5), with margins.
A later version of a print from the 1688, 'The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life.' A street vendor walks to the left, balancing a basket of goods on his head and holding a stick in his right hand. To the right, a woman follows behind, using two walking sticks for support.
[Ref: 65992] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
Rachael of Covent-Garden (the Quaker) See Granger Vol.4 Page 209.
Laroon delt. Benj. Green scut.
Printed for Rt. Wilkinson, 125 Fenchurch Street [n.d., c.1817].
Soft-ground etching, laid paper, 210 x 140mm, 8¼ x 5½". Stain spot above the head, else a decent impression, with full large margins, slight cockling at top.
A young Quaker girl standing with hands clasped at waist, a cloak under her left arm, wearing plain clothes with frilled sleeves and a headscarf. After Marcellus Laroon (1648/1649 or 1653 - 1702), a 19th century copy of the (c.1690) plate for the series 'The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life'.
[Ref: 20967] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
Laroon delt. Benj. Green scut.
Printed for Rt. Wilkinson, 125 Fenchurch Street [n.d., c.1817].
Soft-ground etching, laid paper, 210 x 140mm, 8¼ x 5½". Stain spot above the head, else a decent impression, with full large margins, slight cockling at top.
A young Quaker girl standing with hands clasped at waist, a cloak under her left arm, wearing plain clothes with frilled sleeves and a headscarf. After Marcellus Laroon (1648/1649 or 1653 - 1702), a 19th century copy of the (c.1690) plate for the series 'The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life'.
[Ref: 20967] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)