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A Calm. Calme. Twelve Sea Pieces neatly Engraved from Monamy and Vanderveld.
Monamy Pinxt. J. Caldwal Sculp.
Printed for Robt. Sayer Map & Printseller at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street. [n.d., c.1800.]
Etching, wove paper watermarked 'I Taylor', 180 x 275mm. 7 x 10¾". Lower right margin chipped.
A fleet of ships under sail on a flat-calm sea. From a series; titles in English and French. Numbered '1' upper right and 'No.21' upper left. After Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
NMM PAI7836.
[Ref: 19950] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Monamy Pinxt. J. Caldwal Sculp.
Printed for Robt. Sayer Map & Printseller at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street. [n.d., c.1800.]
Etching, wove paper watermarked 'I Taylor', 180 x 275mm. 7 x 10¾". Lower right margin chipped.
A fleet of ships under sail on a flat-calm sea. From a series; titles in English and French. Numbered '1' upper right and 'No.21' upper left. After Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
NMM PAI7836.
[Ref: 19950] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
A Calme. Calme.
P. Monamy Pinx.t Swaine Delin.t Parr Sculp.
Published 12.th May 1794, by Laurie & Whittle. 53, Fleet Street, London.
Coloured engraving. Plate 300 x 400mm. 11¾ x 15¾". Tatty margins, stain in title, creases and repairs.
Ships at anchor in a still-water bay, crews in dinghies row, the fleet leader fires a cannon to the right; fishermen in the near foreground, after Peter Monamy (1681-1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 24709] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
P. Monamy Pinx.t Swaine Delin.t Parr Sculp.
Published 12.th May 1794, by Laurie & Whittle. 53, Fleet Street, London.
Coloured engraving. Plate 300 x 400mm. 11¾ x 15¾". Tatty margins, stain in title, creases and repairs.
Ships at anchor in a still-water bay, crews in dinghies row, the fleet leader fires a cannon to the right; fishermen in the near foreground, after Peter Monamy (1681-1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 24709] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Night & a Ship on Fire. Nuit & Vaisseau en feu.
Monamy Pinx.t. Swaine Delin.t. Parr Sculp.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament. London Printed for Rob.t Sayer opposite Fetter=Lane Fleet Street [n.d., c.1760.]
Engraving with fine original hand colour. 300 x 400mm (11¾ x 15¾"), vry large margins.
A ship in the harbour aflame, with onlookers from every angle, and a small boat trying to salvage what they can and escape the flames, after Peter Monamy (1681-1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 45286] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Monamy Pinx.t. Swaine Delin.t. Parr Sculp.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament. London Printed for Rob.t Sayer opposite Fetter=Lane Fleet Street [n.d., c.1760.]
Engraving with fine original hand colour. 300 x 400mm (11¾ x 15¾"), vry large margins.
A ship in the harbour aflame, with onlookers from every angle, and a small boat trying to salvage what they can and escape the flames, after Peter Monamy (1681-1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 45286] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Night & a Ship on Fire. Nuit & Vaisseau en feu.
Monamy Pinxt. Swaine Delint. Parr Sculp.
Published 12th.May 1794. by Laurie & Whittle, 53, Fleet Street, London.
Hand coloured copper engraving. Plate 290 x 381mm. 11½ x 15". Trimmed close to the platemark. Some damage on left.
A ship in the harbour aflame, with onlookers from every angle, and a small boat trying to salvage what they can and escape the flames, after Peter Monamy (1681-1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 15929] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Monamy Pinxt. Swaine Delint. Parr Sculp.
Published 12th.May 1794. by Laurie & Whittle, 53, Fleet Street, London.
Hand coloured copper engraving. Plate 290 x 381mm. 11½ x 15". Trimmed close to the platemark. Some damage on left.
A ship in the harbour aflame, with onlookers from every angle, and a small boat trying to salvage what they can and escape the flames, after Peter Monamy (1681-1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 15929] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
![[A seascape; ships saluting near shore.]](jpegs/11704.jpg)
[A seascape; ships saluting near shore.]
P. Monamy Pinx. E. Kirkall Fe.
[n.d., c.1730.]
Mezzotint with etching printed in blue ink, 190 x 250mm. 7½ x 9¾". A fine impression.
Men on shore in the foreground, two drawing in a net, the other watching as a ship approaches a fortress on cliffs to left, with billowing smoke form its canons shrouding its sides. Other ships follow in a line behind, and another ship closer in to right has men putting off in small boats from either side. This vessel appears to be firing its canons in salute also. After Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
NMM: PAD7500.
[Ref: 11704] £420.00
P. Monamy Pinx. E. Kirkall Fe.
[n.d., c.1730.]
Mezzotint with etching printed in blue ink, 190 x 250mm. 7½ x 9¾". A fine impression.
Men on shore in the foreground, two drawing in a net, the other watching as a ship approaches a fortress on cliffs to left, with billowing smoke form its canons shrouding its sides. Other ships follow in a line behind, and another ship closer in to right has men putting off in small boats from either side. This vessel appears to be firing its canons in salute also. After Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
NMM: PAD7500.
[Ref: 11704] £420.00
![Shipwreck [parallel text in French]](jpegs/44223.jpg)
Shipwreck [parallel text in French]
P. Monamy pinx.t Canot Sculp. ['a' changed to 'o' by pen in Canot's surname]
Printed for Robert Wilkinson 58, in Cornhil, & Bowles & Carver 69.St Pauls Church Yard, London. [n.d., c.1800.]
Engraving, platemark 300 x 396mm (11¾ x 15½"), with very large margins. Repaired tear bottom centre.
Dramatic shipwreck scene after Peter Monamy (1681-1749), engraved by P.C. Canot. London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 44223] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
P. Monamy pinx.t Canot Sculp. ['a' changed to 'o' by pen in Canot's surname]
Printed for Robert Wilkinson 58, in Cornhil, & Bowles & Carver 69.St Pauls Church Yard, London. [n.d., c.1800.]
Engraving, platemark 300 x 396mm (11¾ x 15½"), with very large margins. Repaired tear bottom centre.
Dramatic shipwreck scene after Peter Monamy (1681-1749), engraved by P.C. Canot. London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 44223] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
![[A stormy sea with two ships and a buoy at centre.] Engraved after an Original Picture of Monamy in the possession of Mr Bradford.](jpegs/26457.jpg)
[A stormy sea with two ships and a buoy at centre.] Engraved after an Original Picture of Monamy in the possession of Mr Bradford.
Monamy pinxit. R. B. Godfrey Sculpsit.
T. Bradford Fleet Street, excudit [n.d., c.1770].
Rare engraving. 350 x 500mm (13¾ x 19¾"). Narrow margins, slight creasing.
A seascape with high waves under an angry sky: one vessel struggling near rocks in right foreground, with figures on deck rushing to furl the sails; the other beyond at left. After Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 26457] £350.00
Monamy pinxit. R. B. Godfrey Sculpsit.
T. Bradford Fleet Street, excudit [n.d., c.1770].
Rare engraving. 350 x 500mm (13¾ x 19¾"). Narrow margins, slight creasing.
A seascape with high waves under an angry sky: one vessel struggling near rocks in right foreground, with figures on deck rushing to furl the sails; the other beyond at left. After Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 26457] £350.00
Storm. Representing that Voilent one, which drove his Majesty King George I. into Rye.
P. Monamy pinx. Canat [Pierre-Charles Canot] sculp.
Printed for Rob.t Wilkinson, N.º 58, in Cornhil, & Bowles & Carver, 69, S.t Paul's Church Yard, London [n.d., c.1800].
Coloured engraving, 18th century watermark. Verso on left bottom margin in ink "S.H. Jun" Dec 1852; 305 x 400mm (12 x 15¾"), on wove paper, very large margins.
George I stayed at the Lamb House in Rye after a storm drove his ship ashore at Camber in 1726.
[Ref: 62646] £320.00
P. Monamy pinx. Canat [Pierre-Charles Canot] sculp.
Printed for Rob.t Wilkinson, N.º 58, in Cornhil, & Bowles & Carver, 69, S.t Paul's Church Yard, London [n.d., c.1800].
Coloured engraving, 18th century watermark. Verso on left bottom margin in ink "S.H. Jun" Dec 1852; 305 x 400mm (12 x 15¾"), on wove paper, very large margins.
George I stayed at the Lamb House in Rye after a storm drove his ship ashore at Camber in 1726.
[Ref: 62646] £320.00
![[A stormy sea with two ships and a buoy at centre.] Engraved after an Original Picture of Monamy in the possession of Mr Bradford.](jpegs/57647.jpg)
[A stormy sea with two ships and a buoy at centre.] Engraved after an Original Picture of Monamy in the possession of Mr Bradford.
Monamy pinxit. R. B. Godfrey Sculpsit.
T. Bradford Fleet Street, excudit [n.d., c.1770].
Rare engraving. 350 x 500mm (13¾ x 19¾"). Small hole in sky repaired. Small margins.
A seascape with high waves under an angry sky: one vessel struggling near rocks in right foreground, with figures on deck rushing to furl the sails; the other beyond at left. After Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 57647] £350.00
Monamy pinxit. R. B. Godfrey Sculpsit.
T. Bradford Fleet Street, excudit [n.d., c.1770].
Rare engraving. 350 x 500mm (13¾ x 19¾"). Small hole in sky repaired. Small margins.
A seascape with high waves under an angry sky: one vessel struggling near rocks in right foreground, with figures on deck rushing to furl the sails; the other beyond at left. After Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749). London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
[Ref: 57647] £350.00
A Strong Gale or Squall. Vent Fort ou Raflais.
P. Monamy Pinx.t Swaine Delin.t Parr Sc.
[British, n.d., c.1790s.]
Engraving, image 260 x 385mm. 10¼ x 15¼". Trimmed within plate and a small tear just into image upper right.
Different types of (Dutch?) sailing vessels in high seas; sailors in foreground ship (to left) busily taking in sails. After Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749). From a series illustrating seamanship; numbered '7' upper right. London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
Not found in NMM.
[Ref: 26295] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
P. Monamy Pinx.t Swaine Delin.t Parr Sc.
[British, n.d., c.1790s.]
Engraving, image 260 x 385mm. 10¼ x 15¼". Trimmed within plate and a small tear just into image upper right.
Different types of (Dutch?) sailing vessels in high seas; sailors in foreground ship (to left) busily taking in sails. After Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749). From a series illustrating seamanship; numbered '7' upper right. London-born painter Monamy (he was born in the Minories and baptized at St Botolphs Aldgate) 'emerges with Samuel Scott as one of the two leading figures in the first generation of British marine painters [...] he worked industriously for at least forty years and has left us a rich heritage of paintings illustrating the nation's naval history in the first half of the 18th century' (E.H.H. Archibald, 'Dictionary of Sea Painters').
Not found in NMM.
[Ref: 26295] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
Sweet William's Farewell, to Black Eyed Susan.
P. Monemie Pinx.t. Foudrinier sculp from the Original Painting in Vaux-hall Garden.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament. Published by F. West, 83, Fleet S.t, London [n.d., c.1830].
Coloured engraving. 295 x 365mm (11½ x 14¼"), with large margins. Mount burn, spot on left edge.
An illustration to John Gay's poem of the same name which tells the tale of Susan, whose eyes are black from crying. The scene shows Susan standing in a boat heading away from the ship. Gay's poem was set to music by Richard Leveridge and became a popular song amongst sailors. Originally published 1743, this example was issued by Francis West, along with many other Bowles plates. Australian & American interest.
See Ref: 47341 for an earlier cut version.
[Ref: 58537] £290.00 (£348.00 incl.VAT)
P. Monemie Pinx.t. Foudrinier sculp from the Original Painting in Vaux-hall Garden.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament. Published by F. West, 83, Fleet S.t, London [n.d., c.1830].
Coloured engraving. 295 x 365mm (11½ x 14¼"), with large margins. Mount burn, spot on left edge.
An illustration to John Gay's poem of the same name which tells the tale of Susan, whose eyes are black from crying. The scene shows Susan standing in a boat heading away from the ship. Gay's poem was set to music by Richard Leveridge and became a popular song amongst sailors. Originally published 1743, this example was issued by Francis West, along with many other Bowles plates. Australian & American interest.
See Ref: 47341 for an earlier cut version.
[Ref: 58537] £290.00 (£348.00 incl.VAT)
![Sweet William's Farewell, to [Black Eyed Susan.]](jpegs/47341.jpg)
Sweet William's Farewell, to [Black Eyed Susan.]
P. Monemie Pinx.t. Publish'd according to Act of Parliament. Foudrinier sculp from the Original Painting in Vaux-hall Garden.
[London Printed for Bowles and Carver No. 69 St Pauls Church Yard & Robert Wilkinson No 58 Cornhill.][c.1800.]
Engraving with hand colour. Sheet: 290 x 470mm (11½ x 18½"). Trimmed within plate on bottom edge losing some title, text and publication line.
An illustration to John Gay's poem of the same name which tells the tale of Susan, whose eyes are black from crying. The scene shows Susan standing in a boat heading away from the ship. Gay's poem was set to music by Richard Leveridge and became a popular song amongst sailors. Originally published 1743.
See Ref: 58537 uncut version
[Ref: 47341] £460.00
P. Monemie Pinx.t. Publish'd according to Act of Parliament. Foudrinier sculp from the Original Painting in Vaux-hall Garden.
[London Printed for Bowles and Carver No. 69 St Pauls Church Yard & Robert Wilkinson No 58 Cornhill.][c.1800.]
Engraving with hand colour. Sheet: 290 x 470mm (11½ x 18½"). Trimmed within plate on bottom edge losing some title, text and publication line.
An illustration to John Gay's poem of the same name which tells the tale of Susan, whose eyes are black from crying. The scene shows Susan standing in a boat heading away from the ship. Gay's poem was set to music by Richard Leveridge and became a popular song amongst sailors. Originally published 1743.
See Ref: 58537 uncut version
[Ref: 47341] £460.00