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Le Retour du Matelot.
[after Louis Philippe Boitard.]
[n.d. c.1750.]
Rare engraving, 18th century watermark. 285 x 220mm (11¼ x 8¾"). Trimmed within plate, losing verse at bottom, bottom right corner torn and taped.
A sailor of the Royal Navy returns from sea, awash with prize money. He is richly dressed and gives his love gifts of money and a watch. Behind is a wagon with the Royal Standard and 'N.º 25' on the canvas. A pair to 'Adieux du Matelot'. The scene is probably referring to the return of Admiral Anson from his voyage around the world (1740-4). The siver captured from the Spanish treasure ship filled 30 wagons; each ordinary seaman received about £300 prize money, equivalent to 20 years' wages. Engraved after Louis Philippe Boitard, a French-born printmaker based in London and frequently considered one of the finest satirists of his day.
Provenance Cornwell House.
[Ref: 66744] £320.00
[after Louis Philippe Boitard.]
[n.d. c.1750.]
Rare engraving, 18th century watermark. 285 x 220mm (11¼ x 8¾"). Trimmed within plate, losing verse at bottom, bottom right corner torn and taped.
A sailor of the Royal Navy returns from sea, awash with prize money. He is richly dressed and gives his love gifts of money and a watch. Behind is a wagon with the Royal Standard and 'N.º 25' on the canvas. A pair to 'Adieux du Matelot'. The scene is probably referring to the return of Admiral Anson from his voyage around the world (1740-4). The siver captured from the Spanish treasure ship filled 30 wagons; each ordinary seaman received about £300 prize money, equivalent to 20 years' wages. Engraved after Louis Philippe Boitard, a French-born printmaker based in London and frequently considered one of the finest satirists of his day.
Provenance Cornwell House.
[Ref: 66744] £320.00
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The Sailor's Farewell.
Boitard Inv.t. J.Booth, Sculp.
[n.d., c.1750.]
Engraving, 18th century watermark. Sheet 285 x 220mm (11¼ x 8¾"). Trimmed close to printed border, losing verse and publication lien underneath image.
A sailor embraces his love before joining his shipmates on route to the warship at anchor. A pair to 'The Sailor's Return', which shows him awash with prize money. The two scenes probably relate to Admiral Anson's circumnavigation (1740-4). The siver captured from a Spanish treasure ship filled 30 wagons; each ordinary seaman received about £300 prize money, equivalent to 20 years' wages.
Provenance Cornwell House
[Ref: 66745] £320.00
Boitard Inv.t. J.Booth, Sculp.
[n.d., c.1750.]
Engraving, 18th century watermark. Sheet 285 x 220mm (11¼ x 8¾"). Trimmed close to printed border, losing verse and publication lien underneath image.
A sailor embraces his love before joining his shipmates on route to the warship at anchor. A pair to 'The Sailor's Return', which shows him awash with prize money. The two scenes probably relate to Admiral Anson's circumnavigation (1740-4). The siver captured from a Spanish treasure ship filled 30 wagons; each ordinary seaman received about £300 prize money, equivalent to 20 years' wages.
Provenance Cornwell House
[Ref: 66745] £320.00
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Ship Wreck. Le Naufrage.
J. Vernet Pinx.t. Rob.t Sayer Excudit. S. Paul [pseudonym of Samuel de Wilde] Sculp.
Printed for Rob.t Sayer, Printseller No. 53, Fleet Street London, Published as the Act directs, 10 May, 1770.
Rare mezzotint. 550 x 465mm (21¾ x 18¼"). Worm holes, surface scratches. Small margins.
A ship crashes against rocks in an Italianate harbour on a stormy night, with rescuers struggling to pull survivors from the sea.
Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 66654] £350.00
J. Vernet Pinx.t. Rob.t Sayer Excudit. S. Paul [pseudonym of Samuel de Wilde] Sculp.
Printed for Rob.t Sayer, Printseller No. 53, Fleet Street London, Published as the Act directs, 10 May, 1770.
Rare mezzotint. 550 x 465mm (21¾ x 18¼"). Worm holes, surface scratches. Small margins.
A ship crashes against rocks in an Italianate harbour on a stormy night, with rescuers struggling to pull survivors from the sea.
Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 66654] £350.00