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Druidical Remains in Anglesey.
Druidical Remains in Anglesey.
J. Smith del.t. S.Alken fecit.
[1794].
Rare aquatint, sheet 200 x 290mm (7¼ x 11¼").
One of thirteen aquatints illustrating William Sotheby's 'A Tour through Wales, Sonnets, Odes, and Other Poems' printed by J Smeeton for R. Blamire, London 1794. A landscape with a large overgrown dolmen under a spreading tree, with a man standing, holding up and looking through an object.
[Ref: 58646]   £65.00   (£78.00 incl.VAT)
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Artulley Bridge between Kenmare and Killarney.
Artulley Bridge between Kenmare and Killarney.
T. Walmsley Pinx.t. S. Alken fecit.
Published as the Act directs, by T. Walmsley, N.º 5 Rathbone Place, April 10, 1798.
Rare aquatint. 355 x 460mm (14 x 18"). Narrow margins, staining on edge of plate.
A stone bridge in a mountainous landscape, with men fishing in Roughty river underneath. According to a limestone plaque on the extant but disused bridge: 'This Bridge was Built by Richard/Orpen Esq. at His Own Expence in the Year 1786'.
[Ref: 62670]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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Sparring at the Fives Court.
Sparring at the Fives Court.
Drawn & Etched by H.Alken Esq.r.
[London, Published as the Act directs, by Jones & C.º May 1st 1821.]
Hand coloured etching. 175 x 110mm (7 x 4¼"). Trimmed around the title.
Gentlemen stand watching two men boxing in a raised ring at the Fives Court in St Martins Street, London. After an illustration by Henry Alken from 'Real Life in London, or, the Further Rambles and Adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq. and His Cousin The Hon. Tom Dashall, through the Metropolis'.
[Ref: 63187]   £95.00   (£114.00 incl.VAT)
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Sparring at the Fives Court.
Sparring at the Fives Court.
Drawn & Etched by H. Alken Esq.r.
London, Publlished as the Act directs, by Jones & C.º May 1st 1821.]
Hand coloured etching. 125 x 205mm (5 x 8"). Trimmed within plate, colour faded.
Gentlemen stand watching two men boxing in a raised ring at the Fives Court in St Martins Street, London. After an illustration by Henry Alken from 'Real Life in London, or, the Further Rambles and Adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq. and His Cousin The Hon. Tom Dashall, through the Metropolis'.
[Ref: 63954]   £110.00   (£132.00 incl.VAT)
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The Chase of the Roebuck. [&] The Death of the Roebuck, with a view of Whatcombe House.
The Chase of the Roebuck. [&] The Death of the Roebuck, with a view of Whatcombe House. Dedicated by permission to E. M. Pleydell, Esqr. many years Master of a Pack of Roebuck Hounds. By his Sincere and obliged Friend W.P. Hodges. [&] Dedicated by permission to E. M. Pleydell, Esqe. who many years Hunted the Roebuck. By his Sincere and obliged Friend W.P. Hodges.
From Original Drawings by W.P.Hodges, Esq.r Engraved by H. Alken & R. G. Reeve.
London, Published October 1st. 1834, by Tho.s Mc.Lean, 26, Haymarket.
Pair of coloured aquatints. Watermarked: J. Whitman. Turkey Mill. 1846. Plate 412 x 578mm. 16¼" x 22¾". [&] Watermarked: J. Whitman. Turkey Mill. Plate 412 x 585mm. 16¼" x 23". Some slight time-staining. [&] Tear into the right-hand side of the image. Some spotting and time-staining.
A pair of hunting scenes in Dorset. Hunters and hounds pursue and catch a roebuck.
[Ref: 9337]   £720.00   view all images for this item
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Conway Castle, Carnarvonshire.
Conway Castle, Carnarvonshire.
B.Broughton del.t. S.Alken fecit.
London Pub. July 1st 1800 by F.Jukes Howland Street.
Coloured aquatint. 365 x 480mm.
[Ref: 6964]   £330.00  
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Wild Bull, Gisburn Park.
Wild Bull, Gisburn Park.
W. Fryer, del. S. Alken, fecit.
[n.d., 1805.]
Coloured aquatint with etching, 235 x 315mm. 9¼ x 12¼".
Plate to Thomas Dunham Whitaker's (1759 - 1821) ‘History and Antiquities of the Deanery of Craven,’ 1805, 2nd edition. Gisburne Park in Lancashire's Ribble Valley was home to a herd of cattle said to be descended from the ancient wild cattle of Britain. In the 19th century the cattle became tame and decreased in numbers to around seven or eight animals, these were kept on the estate and became more and more "in bred". Eventually only bulls were born and the Gisburne 'White Bulls' died out by 1859.
[Ref: 9443]   £65.00   (£78.00 incl.VAT)
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Wild Cow, Gisburn Park.
Wild Cow, Gisburn Park.
W. Fryer, del. S. Alken, fecit.
[n.d., 1805.]
Coloured aquatint with etching, 235 x 315mm. 9¼ x 12¼".
Plate to Thomas Dunham Whitaker's (1759 - 1821) ‘History and Antiquities of the Deanery of Craven,’ 1805, 2nd edition. Gisburne Park in Lancashire's Ribble Valley was home to a herd of cattle said to be descended from the ancient wild cattle of Britain. In the 19th century the cattle became tame and decreased in numbers to around seven or eight animals, these were kept on the estate and became more and more "in bred". Eventually only bulls were born and the Gisburne 'White Bulls' died out by 1859.
[Ref: 9442]   £45.00   (£54.00 incl.VAT)
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David Crockett's Fight for Bear-Meat.
David Crockett's Fight for Bear-Meat. Sporting Anecdotes. The Hardest Fend Off!! [...]
Drawn & Engraved by H. Alken.
Published March 1st 1839 by R. Ackermann at his Eclipse, Sporting Gallery, 191, Regent St.
Aquatint printed in colour with gum arabic, platemark 280 x 380mm (11 x 15"), on Whatman paper watermarked 1837. Crease through centre.
Davy Crockett (1786-1836), American frontiersman, soldier, and politician, encountering a bear. He approaches the bear, which has one of Crockett's dogs in its clutches. Already a media star in his lifetime, this print was published three years after he was killed at the Alamo. Print made by Henry Alken (1785-1851), painter and engraver who specialised in hunting, coaching, racing and animal subjects. His work was highly sought-after in sporting circles, particularly amongst the huntsmen who gathered at Melton Mowbray.
[Ref: 39541]   £450.00  
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Flora at Play with Cupid.
Flora at Play with Cupid.
Emma Crewe inv.t. S. Alken Fecit.
Published June 1st 1791, by J. Johnson, in St Pauls Church Yard London.
Aquatint. 265 x 200mm, 10½ x 8". Paper toned.
Oval scene of Flora adorned with flowers in a garden, holding Cupid's bow and arrow while he plays gardener, wearing a hat and with a spade and rake over his shoulder. The frame of the oval is decorated with garlands. Emma Crewe (active 1787 - 1818) was a 'gifted amateur artist' who, along with Diana Beauclerk (1734-1808) and Elizabeth Templetown (1747-1823), contributed designs in 'Romantic style' to Josiah Wedgewood for reproduction in his studio in Rome.
[Ref: 27195]   £130.00   (£156.00 incl.VAT)

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Lower Glanmire.
Lower Glanmire.
T. S. Roberts del. S. Alken fecit.
[London. Published by T.S. Roberts, Augst 1 1796.]
Aquatint printed in sanguine. Sheet size: 335 x 440mm (13¼ x 17¼"). Trimmed inside plate.
A picturesque landscape view of Glanmire, County Cork, Ireland. The scene shows figures with a fishing net by a river in the foreground, cottages and a church on the opposite shore with horses and carts outside, two sailing boats on the river, hills in the distance and trees throughout. A plate from 'Views in Ireland' by Thomas Sautell Roberts, 1795-96.
[Ref: 38063]   £230.00   (£276.00 incl.VAT)
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[Gun Dogs.]
[Gun Dogs.]
H. Alken del.t. et sculp.t.
London, Published by Thos. M.cLean, Hay Market, 1820.
Fine hand-coloured etching; J. Whatman 1821 watermark. Plate: 200 x 250mm (8 x 9¾"), with large margins.
[Ref: 47767]   £130.00   (£156.00 incl.VAT)
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Pointer & Setter by Henry Alken.
Pointer & Setter by Henry Alken.
London Published by Thos. M.cLean, 26 Haymarket 1824.
Fine hand-coloured etching. Plate: 135 x 210mm (5½ x 8¼"), with large margins.
[Ref: 47768]   £50.00   (£60.00 incl.VAT)
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[Military Discoveries.] On recovering from a swoon, you Discover it was occasioned by your horse being shot under you, and in the fall broke your leg;
[Military Discoveries.] On recovering from a swoon, you Discover it was occasioned by your horse being shot under you, and in the fall broke your leg; on looking round you see both friend and enemy leaving you in the lurch , that your only company are a pack of low bred things, who have actually had the honour to be killed by sword or bullet, while you have happened of nothing more than a common place accident.
[by Henry Thomas Alken.]
London, Published Mar 24, 1819 by S. & J. Fuller, Temple of Fancy, 34, Rathbone Place.
Rare coloured aquatint, J. Whatman 1818 watermark; 23 x 300 (9 x 11¾") very large margins. Slight soiling, crack in bottom plate mark.
A cavalryman wakes to find the battle has moved on. From 'Military Discoveries or, The Miseries of campaigning in a series of seven plates being Hints to Young Officers' by Ben Tally-Ho, a pseudonym of Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851), second son of Sanuel Alken.
Rare: not in Abbey.
[Ref: 55783]   £130.00   (£156.00 incl.VAT)
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[Military Discoveries.]
[Military Discoveries.] Being awoke by a violent noise, and rushing from your quarters, you Discover your Colonel who commands you, immediately to resist a serious and unexpected attack made on the Camp by the Enemy, without waiting for any additonal Clothes
[by Henry Thomas Alken.]
London, Published Mar 24, 1819 by S. & J. Fuller, Temple of Fancy, 34, Rathbone Place.
Rare coloured aquatint. 23 x 300 (9 x 11¾") very large margins.
Men pulling on their clothes as their colonel swings his sabre, wearing only shirt, jacket and cap. From 'Military Discoveries or, The Miseries of campaigning in a series of seven plates being Hints to Young Officers' by Ben Tally-Ho, a pseudonym of Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851), second son of Samuel Alken.
Rare: not in Abbey.
[Ref: 55784]   £130.00   (£156.00 incl.VAT)
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[Norwich] A View of Bishops Bridge from the Ferry. [&] A View of the Cathedral from Hardys Grove.
[Norwich] A View of Bishops Bridge from the Ferry. [&] A View of the Cathedral from Hardys Grove.
R. Ladbrooke delin. S. Alken Jun.r fecit.
Norwich Published by R. Ladbrooke Jan.y 1st 1806.
Pair of rare aquatints. Plate 360 x 480mm (14¼ x 19"), with large margins, & sheet 360 x 485mm (14¼ x 19"). 'Hardy's Grove' trimmed within plate, repairs off image on left.
Two views of Norwich. Bishop Bridge from the banks of the River Wensum, built in 1340 and stlll in use, making it one of the oldest active bridges in England. Also a view looking down on Norwich Cathedral from a field above the city. Robert Ladbrooke (1768-1842), a painter and drawing master at Norwich, founded the Norwich Society of Artists in 1803 with John Crome and James Sillett.
[Ref: 49818]   £460.00   view all images for this item
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[Skittles.]
[Skittles.]
H. Alken del.t et sculp.t.
London, Published by Tho.s McLean, May Market, 1820.
Coloured etching. 195 x 250mm (7¾ x 9¾"). Trimmed within plate at top. Small margins.
A well-dressed group play skittles, while a woman serves drinks.
[Ref: 55615]   £90.00   (£108.00 incl.VAT)
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Sleighing in North America.
Sleighing in North America.
H. Alken [ms]
London, Pub.d 1844 by J.W. Laird, 1 Leadenhall St.
Aqautint with hand-colouring, rare, platemark 250 x 325mm (9¾ x 12¾"). Repairs.
Sleighing scene by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851), one of a famous family of painters and engravers. Beginning in 1813, Henry designed prints for London's leading sporting printsellers, specializing in field sports and coaching scenes. While Alken occasionally provided illustrations for travel books (including one on Rio de Janeiro), this American scene is an oddity in his work as a whole.
Not in Abbey
[Ref: 43411]   £480.00  
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Extraordinary Steeple-Chase.
Extraordinary Steeple-Chase. For One Thousand Sovereigns between Mr. Osbaldeston's 'Clasher' and Capt.n Ross's 'Clinker'. From Great Dalby Windmill, to within a mile of Tilton on the Hill. (The 5 miles was done in 16 minutes). Dedicated with Permission to Geo. Osbaldeston, Esq.r, and the Gentlemen of the Pytchley Hunt, By their very obliged & obedient servant. R. Ackermann.
Engraved by Mess.rs H. Alken & E. Duncan. London, published 1830, by R. Ackermann, 96 Strand_ and R. Ackermann Jun.r, 191 Regent Street. From a Painting by E. Gill of Northampton, in the possession of G. Osbaldeston, Esq.
London, 1830.
Scarce & fine hand coloured aquatint. 505 x 760mm (20 x 30"). Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Scene of the steeplechase horse race between horses Clasher and Clinker, ridden by George Osbaldeston (1786-1866) and Dick Christian (1779-1862) respectively. Osbaldeston, an MP for East Retford 1812-1818, was renowned for his racing abilites. His victory at the 1826 steeplechase race depicted here won him 1,000 guineas. Christian had a relatively respectful career in the country caring for and riding horses, though he died impoverished.
Siltzer: p. 332.
[Ref: 55109]   £1,250.00  
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Sutton.
Sutton.
Drawn by Rowlandson. Tinted by Alken.
Published June 1, 1790 by Mess.rs Robinson's, Paternester Row.
Fine tinted aquatint. 350 x 275mm (13¾ x 10¾"), with very large margins. Some faint foxing. Crease on lower left of image.
A topographical view of Sutton, a town in the London Borough of Sutton in South London, England. An ancient parish originally in the county of Surrey, Sutton is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as having two churches and about 30 houses.
[Ref: 68693]   £220.00   (£264.00 incl.VAT)
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