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[Deer Stalking] The Shot.
Richard Ansdell. F. Bacon.
London_ Published by Owen Bailey, 4, Arlington St., Mornington Crescent._Jany. 1, 1851 [but later].
Engraving. 375 x 640mm (14¾ x 25¼"0, with wide margins. Surface slightly soiled.
A stalker takes a shot at a fleeing stag as the animal leaps a burn in a highland landscape. From a set of six 'Deer Stalking', after Richard Ansdell (1815 - 1885), a late impression on thick pape. See Printseller's Association: pg.85.
[Ref: 23446] £160.00
(£192.00 incl.VAT)
Admiral of the Fleet, Sir James Hope G.C.B.
Painted by Sydney Hodges. Engraved by W.T. Davey.
London, Published July 2nd. 1883, by Thomas McLean, 7, Haymarket.
Mezzotint. 495 x 370mm, 19½ x 14½". Proof before letters. Fine.
Admiral of the Fleet Sir James Hope, GCB (1808-1881) was a Royal Navy officer and Admiral of the Fleet. He entered the Royal Naval College, Portsmouth in 1820. Promoted to Vice Admiral in 1864, Admiral in 1870 and finally to Admiral of the Fleet on June 15, 1879, he was also appointed GCB in 1865. He was Commander-in-Chief in the East Indian and China seas from 1859 to 1862, in the West Indies and North America in 1864, and at Portsmouth from 1869 to 1872. James Hope helped the Japanese repell the intrusion of a Russian fleet at Tsushima Island in 1861 in the Tsushima Incident. He was similarly involved in the Second Opium War (1856-1860) and the Battle of Shanghai (1861). In the NMM. P.S.A. 25 in this state.
[Ref: 12617] £190.00
(£228.00 incl.VAT)
[Admiral of the Fleet, Sir James Hope G.C.B.]
[Painted by Sydney Hodges. Engraved by W.T. Davey.]
[London, Published July 2nd. 1883, by Thomas McLean, 7, Haymarket.]
Mezzotint, proof before letters. 495 x 370mm, 19½ x 14½".
Admiral of the Fleet Sir James Hope, GCB (1808-1881) was a Royal Navy officer and Admiral of the Fleet. He entered the Royal Naval College, Portsmouth in 1820. Promoted to Vice Admiral in 1864, Admiral in 1870 and finally to Admiral of the Fleet on June 15, 1879, he was also appointed GCB in 1865. He was Commander-in-Chief in the East Indian and China seas from 1859 to 1862, in the West Indies and North America in 1864, and at Portsmouth from 1869 to 1872. James Hope helped the Japanese repell the intrusion of a Russian fleet at Tsushima Island in 1861 in the Tsushima Incident. He was similarly involved in the Second Opium War (1856-1860) and the Battle of Shanghai (1861). In the NMM.
[Ref: 12938] £190.00
(£228.00 incl.VAT)
[Newfoundland.] Keeper, A Good Dog In Old Times. From the Original Picture painted by Sir Edwin Landseer, R.A. at the age of Nineteen.
Engraved by W.T. Davey.
London, Published Sept.r 15, 1853 by Thomas Boys, Printseller to the Royal Family, 467 Oxford Street.
Mezzotint on india. 450 x 620mm, 17¾ x 24½". Some spotting.
A Newfoundland, resting on a mail bag. In the background are the coach and horses.
[Ref: 3687] £550.00
[Ellen Power] The Lady and Spaniels. From the Original Picture by Sir Edwin Landseer R.A.
Painted by Sir Edwin Landseer, R.A. Engraved by W. T. Davy.
London. Published June 20th 1851 by Thomas McLean, 26 Haymarket.
Mixed-method engraving. Sheet 365 x 405mm (14½ x 16"). Trimmed within plate, crease through inscription.
Portrait of Miss Ellen Power, niece of Lady Blessington, lying on a pillow reading a letter, surrounded by three King Charles spaniels
[Ref: 65701] £380.00
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