A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
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Edwardus Cooper.
[J. Vander Vaart pinx: P.Pelham fec. 1724.]
Rare mezzotint. Sheet 325 x 225mm (12¾ x 8¾"). Trimmed into image on three sides, losing inscriptions at bottom, mounted in album paper.
A half-length portrait of print publisher Edward Cooper (d.1725), wearing wig and holding a rolled mezzotint portrait. The engraver, Peter Pelham, emigrated to Boston in 1727, becoming America's first mezzotinter. In 1748 he married John Singleton Copley's mother.
CS 10, state i of ii. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 64847] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[J. Vander Vaart pinx: P.Pelham fec. 1724.]
Rare mezzotint. Sheet 325 x 225mm (12¾ x 8¾"). Trimmed into image on three sides, losing inscriptions at bottom, mounted in album paper.
A half-length portrait of print publisher Edward Cooper (d.1725), wearing wig and holding a rolled mezzotint portrait. The engraver, Peter Pelham, emigrated to Boston in 1727, becoming America's first mezzotinter. In 1748 he married John Singleton Copley's mother.
CS 10, state i of ii. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 64847] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
![[Mary II] [Maria D:G: Angl:. Scot: Franc: et Hiber: Regina &ct.]](jpegs/69386.jpg)
[Mary II] [Maria D:G: Angl:. Scot: Franc: et Hiber: Regina &ct.]
[J: Vandervaart pinxit. J. Smith fecit.]
[Cum Privilegio Regis, Sold by E. Cooper at ye 3 Pidgeons in Bedford Street.] [n.d., 1690.]
Mezzotint, very rare proof before title. Sheet 335 x 245mm (13¼ x 9¾"). Trimmed within plate, repaired tear in left edge, stains.
A head and shoulders portrait in oval of Mary II (1662-94), daughter of James II, who gained the throne in the 1688 Revolution, becoming joint ruler with her husband William of Orange (William III)
CS: 174, i of ii.
[Ref: 69386] £320.00
[J: Vandervaart pinxit. J. Smith fecit.]
[Cum Privilegio Regis, Sold by E. Cooper at ye 3 Pidgeons in Bedford Street.] [n.d., 1690.]
Mezzotint, very rare proof before title. Sheet 335 x 245mm (13¼ x 9¾"). Trimmed within plate, repaired tear in left edge, stains.
A head and shoulders portrait in oval of Mary II (1662-94), daughter of James II, who gained the throne in the 1688 Revolution, becoming joint ruler with her husband William of Orange (William III)
CS: 174, i of ii.
[Ref: 69386] £320.00
![[Queen Mary II] Maria D.G. Angliæ Scotiæ Franciæ et Hiberniæ Regina &ct.](jpegs/69438.jpg)
[Queen Mary II] Maria D.G. Angliæ Scotiæ Franciæ et Hiberniæ Regina &ct.
Vandervaart Pinxit. I: Smith fecit. Cum Privilegio Regis.
Sold by E. Cooper at y.e 3 Pidgeons in Bedford Street. [n.d. c.1690]
Mezzotint, 17th century watermark; sheet 340 x 250mm (13½ x 10"). Trimmed.
Half-length portrait of Mary II (1662-94) leaning over a balcony and resting on her left arm while holding a fan. Her head is turned to the right, and she wears a high lace cap, gloves, and an ornate dress adorned with bows, lace, and a brooch at the breast. A curtain and pilasters form the background.
CS 176 II of II. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 69438] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Vandervaart Pinxit. I: Smith fecit. Cum Privilegio Regis.
Sold by E. Cooper at y.e 3 Pidgeons in Bedford Street. [n.d. c.1690]
Mezzotint, 17th century watermark; sheet 340 x 250mm (13½ x 10"). Trimmed.
Half-length portrait of Mary II (1662-94) leaning over a balcony and resting on her left arm while holding a fan. Her head is turned to the right, and she wears a high lace cap, gloves, and an ornate dress adorned with bows, lace, and a brooch at the breast. A curtain and pilasters form the background.
CS 176 II of II. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 69438] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The Duke of Sommerset.
J. Vandervaart Pinxit. J. Smith fecit.
Cum Privilegio Regis. Sold by E. Cooper at ye 3 Pidgeons in Bedford Street [c.1688].
Mezzotint. Sheet 230 x 165mm (13 x 6½"). Trimmed with plate, to image at sides, laid on album paper at corners with creases where glued.
A half-length portrait in oval of Charles Seymour (1662-1748), 6th Duke of Somerset, wearing lace cravat, armour, and sash. A politician and courtier, he helped the Whig Parliament into power in 1708 and rebuilt Petworth House in its current form. Known as "The Proud Duke," supported the Williamite cause during the Glorious Revolution. While initially a courtier to James II, he broke with him in 1687 by refusing to entertain the papal nuncio and later supported William of Orange. Despite his support for William, he was closer to Princess Anne and was not always in high favour with King William III. After Jan van der Vaart (1653-1727).
CS 236: ii of ii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68653] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
J. Vandervaart Pinxit. J. Smith fecit.
Cum Privilegio Regis. Sold by E. Cooper at ye 3 Pidgeons in Bedford Street [c.1688].
Mezzotint. Sheet 230 x 165mm (13 x 6½"). Trimmed with plate, to image at sides, laid on album paper at corners with creases where glued.
A half-length portrait in oval of Charles Seymour (1662-1748), 6th Duke of Somerset, wearing lace cravat, armour, and sash. A politician and courtier, he helped the Whig Parliament into power in 1708 and rebuilt Petworth House in its current form. Known as "The Proud Duke," supported the Williamite cause during the Glorious Revolution. While initially a courtier to James II, he broke with him in 1687 by refusing to entertain the papal nuncio and later supported William of Orange. Despite his support for William, he was closer to Princess Anne and was not always in high favour with King William III. After Jan van der Vaart (1653-1727).
CS 236: ii of ii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68653] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
The Duke of Sommerset.
J. Vandervaart Pinxit. J. Smith fecit.
Cum Privilegio Regis. Sold by E. Cooper at ye 3 Pidgeons in Bedford Street [n.d. c.1688].
Fine mezzotint 235 x 180mm (9¼ x 7"). Small margins
A half-length portrait in oval of Charles Seymour (1662-1748), 6th Duke of Somerset, wearing lace cravat, armour, and sash. A politician and courtier, he helped the Whig Parliament into power in 1708 and rebuilt Petworth House in its current form. Known as "The Proud Duke," supported the Williamite cause during the Glorious Revolution. While initially a courtier to James II, he broke with him in 1687 by refusing to entertain the papal nuncio and later supported William of Orange. Despite his support for William, he was closer to Princess Anne and was not always in high favour with King William III. After Jan van der Vaart (1653-1727).
CS 236: ii of ii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 69368] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
J. Vandervaart Pinxit. J. Smith fecit.
Cum Privilegio Regis. Sold by E. Cooper at ye 3 Pidgeons in Bedford Street [n.d. c.1688].
Fine mezzotint 235 x 180mm (9¼ x 7"). Small margins
A half-length portrait in oval of Charles Seymour (1662-1748), 6th Duke of Somerset, wearing lace cravat, armour, and sash. A politician and courtier, he helped the Whig Parliament into power in 1708 and rebuilt Petworth House in its current form. Known as "The Proud Duke," supported the Williamite cause during the Glorious Revolution. While initially a courtier to James II, he broke with him in 1687 by refusing to entertain the papal nuncio and later supported William of Orange. Despite his support for William, he was closer to Princess Anne and was not always in high favour with King William III. After Jan van der Vaart (1653-1727).
CS 236: ii of ii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 69368] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Edvardus Wetenhall S.S.T.P.
J. Vander Vaart Pinxit et fecit.
R. Tompson ex: [n.d., c.1685.]
Mezzotint. Sheet 340 x 240mm (13¼ x 9½"). Trimmed into image, touching inscriptions on left.
Head and shoulder portrait in oval of Edward Wetenhall (1636-1713), an English bishop of the Church of Ireland.
CS 9, unrecorded state between i & ii, with spot on nose but before 'fecit' removed. Russell 9, between iii & iv. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65357] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
J. Vander Vaart Pinxit et fecit.
R. Tompson ex: [n.d., c.1685.]
Mezzotint. Sheet 340 x 240mm (13¼ x 9½"). Trimmed into image, touching inscriptions on left.
Head and shoulder portrait in oval of Edward Wetenhall (1636-1713), an English bishop of the Church of Ireland.
CS 9, unrecorded state between i & ii, with spot on nose but before 'fecit' removed. Russell 9, between iii & iv. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65357] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)