Grosvenor Prints

The R.t Hon.ble George Lord Anson. Baron of Soberton, First Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty, Vice Admiral of Great Britain. Admiral of the Blue Squadron, & one of his Majesty's most Hon.ble Privy Council.
[After Sir Joshua Reynolds][Engraver James McArdell]
[Published by James McArdell] [n.d. c.1755]
Mezzotint proof before artist, engraver and publisher were added. Print 360 x 250mm (14¼ x 10"). Trimmed to plate and glued to album sheet. Crease through middle.
Three-quarter length portrait of naval officer and politician George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697-1762), with his right hand on his hip and left resting on anchor, ship and foliage behind. He wears shoulder-length wig and embroidered coat and waistcoat. Anson served as a junior officer during the War of the Spanish Succession and then saw active service against Spain at the Battle of Cape Passaro during the War of the Quadruple Alliance. He then undertook a circumnavigation of the globe during the War of Jenkins' Ear. Anson commanded the fleet that defeated the French Admiral de la Jonquière at the First Battle of Cape Finisterre during the War of the Austrian Succession. Anson went on to be First Lord of the Admiralty during the Seven Years' War.
CS 2. Goodwin 43. Hamilton page 2.
[Ref: 58873] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)

Charles Ashton D.D. late Master of Jesus Coll. Camb. and Prebendary of Ely.
R. Pyle Pinx.t. [J.s McArdell fecit.]
Sold by J. Ryall & R. Withy at Hogarth's Head in Fleet Street [n.d., c.1760].
Mezzotint, 355 x 250mm (14 x 9¾"), large margins. On 18th century watermarked paper. Small rust spot, hole lower middle.
A three-quarter seated portrait of Charles Ashton (1665-1752), Chaplain of Chelsea Hospital (1698), Master of Jesus College, Cambridge (1701) and Vice-Chancellor of the University (1702). McArdell's signature has been erased.
CS 4, unlisted state between i & ii of ii; Russell ii of iii, not mentioning the removal of engraver's signature; Goodwin 143. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68220] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)

Thomas Ashton D.D.
T. Gainsborough Pinx.t. J.s M.cArdell fecit.
[n.d., c.1760.]
Mezzotint. 330 x 230mm (13 x 9"). Plate worn, narrow margins, scrape over engraver's name.
A half-length portrait in oval of Thomas Ashton (1716-75), rector of St Botolph's Bishopsgate. McArdell also engraved a portrait of Ashton after Reynolds.
CS 5. Goodwin 180. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68343] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

Thomas Ashton D.D.
T. Gainsborough Pinx.t. J.s M.cArdell fecit.
[n.d., c.1760.]
Fine mezzotint. 330 x 230mm (13 x 9"), with very large margins.
A half-length portrait in oval of Thomas Ashton (1716-75), rector of St Botolph's Bishopsgate. McArdell also engraved a portrait of Ashton after Reynolds.
CS 5. Goodwin 180. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68344] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)

Charle Banks Gentilhomme Suedois Peintre a L'Encre de L'Achine en Mignature. 1748. Le Chevalier Du Halley Descazeaux dédit, struxit, et inscripsit, 1748.
C. Bancks pinx.t. J. Mac'Ardell Fecit.
Rare mezzotint, with engraved armorial and text. Sheet 210 x 125mm (8¼ x 5"), with large margins.
A self-portrait in oval of Charles Bancks (fl. 1738), a Swedish miniaturist working in England. The dedication is to a Frenchman, born 1710, who joined the Prussian army but had to flee after a duel, settling in London. He was confined in Fleet Prison because of debt, where he wrote a lot of poetry (very little published).
CS 10. Goodwin 5.
[Ref: 68362] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[John Barnard] To the Worthy Livery men of the City of London. The Honour which you have done me, in choosing me fix Times one of your Representatives in Parliament, calls for my most sincere and hearty Thanks...I beg Leave to assure You and of my best Endeavours to promote the Good of this City in particulary, and of this Nation in General. I am with the greatest Respect, Gentlemen, You highly obliged, and most Obedient Humble Servat. John Barnard. May 7.th 1754.
A. Ramsay pinx.t. J.s Mc.Ardell fecit.
[Publish'd according to act of Parliament Septr. 6th. 1754 & sold by J. Boydell Engraver, at the Unicorn ye corner of Queen Street Cheapside, London]
Mezzotint with extensive engraved text. 345 x 245mm (13½ x 9¾"). Trimmed into plate, losing publication line at bottom.
A half-length portrait in roundell of Sir John Barnard (c.1685-1764), wearing a fur lined robe and his Lord Mayor's chain. A Whig politician and Lord Mayor of London, he was elected at the 1722 general election as one of the four Members of Parliament for the City of London; a seat which he held for nearly 40 years. A detail of a portrait by Allan Ramsay as engraved by John Faber jnr.
CS: 11 [only state]. Goodwin: 33.
[Ref: 30932] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)

[John Barnard] To the Worthy Livery men of the City of London. The Honour which you have done me, in choosing me fix Times one of your Representatives in Parliament, calls for my most sincere and hearty Thanks...I beg Leave to assure You and of my best Endeavours to promote the Good of this City in particulary, and of this Nation in General. I am with the greatest Respect, Gentlemen, You highly obliged, and most Obedient Humble Servat. John Barnard. May 7.th 1754.
A. Ramsay pinx.t. J.s Mc.Ardell fecit.
Publish'd according to act of Parliament Sept.r 6.th 1754 & Sold by J. Boydell Engraver, at the Unicorn ye corner of Queen Street Cheapside, London.
Mezzotint with extensive engraved text, 18th century watermark. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10").
A half-length portrait in roundell of Sir John Barnard (c.1685-1764), wearing a fur lined robe and his Lord Mayor's chain. A Whig politician and Lord Mayor of London, he was elected at the 1722 general election as one of the four Members of Parliament for the City of London; a seat which he held for nearly 40 years. A detail of a portrait by Allan Ramsay as engraved by John Faber jnr.
CS: 11, only state. Goodwin: 33. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd, his state i of ii.
[Ref: 68364] £320.00

[John Beard] M.r Beard.
Tho.s Hudson pinx.t. Ja.s M.cArdell fecit.
Published according to Act of Parliament by Ja.s M.cArdell, in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden.
Mezzotint, 18th century watermark. 355 x 250mm (14 x 9¾"). Small margins.
A half-length portrait of tenor John Beard (c.1716-91), wearing an embroidered jacket. He created roles in the operas of Thomas Arne and George Frideric Handel and was one of the quartet that premiered Arne's "God save great George our King", which evolved into the National Anthem. In 1743 Beard became a member of the Sublime Society of Beefsteaks, alongside William Hogarth.
Goodwin 194; CS 14, ii of ii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68440] £360.00

[John Beard] M.r Beard.
Tho.s Hudson pinx.t. Ja.s M.cArdell fecit.
Published according to Act of Parliament by Ja.s M.cArdell, in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden.
Mezzotint, 355 x 250mm (14 x 9¾"), on 18th century watermarked paper. Thread margin at bottom. Small margins.
A half-length portrait of tenor John Beard (c.1716-91), wearing an embroidered jacket. He created roles in the operas of Thomas Arne and George Frideric Handel and was one of the quartet that premiered Arne's "God save great George our King", which evolved into the National Anthem. In 1743 Beard became a member of the Sublime Society of Beefsteaks, alongside William Hogarth.
Goodwin 194; CS 14, ii of ii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68439] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)

William Benn Esq.r Lord Mayor of the City of London 1746.
T. Hudson Pinx.t. J.s M.cArdell fecit.
[n.d., c.1746.]
Mezzotint. 330 x 225mm (13 x 9"). Repaired tears, one entering inscription area.
A half-length portrait of William Benn (c.1682-1755), a merchant of the Fletchers Company of London, Lord Mayor in 1746, founder of the Jacobite 'Benn's Club', consisting of himself and five other Tory aldermen.
CS 15, only state. Goodwin 148 only state.
[Ref: 59083] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

William Benn Esq.r Lord Mayor of the City of London 1746.
T. Hudson Pinx.t. J.s M.cArdell fecit.
[n.d., c.1746.]
Fine mezzotint. 330 x 225mm (13 x 9"). Small margins.
A half-length portrait of William Benn (c.1682-1755), a merchant of the Fletchers Company of London, Lord Mayor in 1746, founder of the Jacobite 'Benn's Club', consisting of himself and five other Tory aldermen.
CS 15. Goodwin 148. Sharp 313. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68422] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)

William Benn Esq.r Lord Mayor of the City of London 1746.
T. Hudson Pinx.t. J.s M.cArdell fecit.
[n.d., c.1746.]
Mezzotint. 330 x 225mm (13 x 9"). Trimmed to plate at bottom left.
A half-length portrait of William Benn (c.1682-1755), a merchant of the Fletchers Company of London, Lord Mayor in 1746, founder of the Jacobite 'Benn's Club', consisting of himself and five other Tory aldermen.
CS 15. Goodwin 148. Sharp 313. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68421] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

Timothy Bennett of Hampton=Wick in Middlesex Shoemaker, Aged 75, 1752. This True Briton *(unwilling; to leave the World Worse than be found it) By a Vigorous Application of the Laws of this Countrey In the Cause of Liberty obtained a Free Passage thorough Bushy Park Which had many Years been with held from the People. * His own favourite Expression.
G. Budd Pinx.t, J.as Mc:Ardell Fecit.
[n.d. c.1752.]
Rare mezzotint. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"). Trimmed to image on three sides, into plate at bottom, creased and rubbed, laid on card. Damaged.
A three-quarter seated portrait of corwainer Timothy Bennett (c.1676-1756) wearing a plain coat buttoned to the lower chest, with a white cravat, holding walking stick and gloves. In 1752 Bennett realised that because Lord Halifax, the Park Ranger, had closed the path through Bushy Park, people were detouring away from his shop on their way to Kingston Market. He joined the campaign to establish public right of way through the park, becoming a figurehead. At first he was dismissed by the ranger as an 'impertinent fellow', but soon Halifax realised that the public had a strong case and, fearing an embarassing defeat, summoned Bennett to a meeting, at which this portrait was sketched. A path was restored, still bearing the name Cobbler's Walk.
CS: 16. Goodwin: 152. Whitman: 152. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68366] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

Timothy Bennett of Hampton=Wick in Middlesex Shoemaker, Aged 75, 1752. This True Briton *(unwilling; to leave the World Worse than be found it) By a Vigorous Application of the Laws of this Countrey In the Cause of Liberty obtained a Free Passage thorough Bushy Park Which had many Years been with held from the People. * His own favourite Expression.
G. Budd Pinx.t, J.as Mc:Ardell Fecit.
[n.d. c.1752.]
Rare mezzotint, 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"), with large margins. On 18th century watermarked paper. Margins stained and rubbed, slight creasing.
A three-quarter seated portrait of cordwainer Timothy Bennett (c.1676-1756) wearing a plain coat buttoned to the lower chest, with a white cravat, holding walking stick and gloves. In 1752 Bennett realised that because Lord Halifax, the Park Ranger, had closed the path through Bushy Park, people were detouring away from his shop on their way to Kingston Market. He joined the campaign to establish public right of way through the park, becoming a figurehead. At first he was dismissed by the ranger as an 'impertinent fellow', but soon Halifax realised that the public had a strong case and, fearing an embarassing defeat, summoned Bennett to a meeting, at which this portrait was sketched. A path was restored, still bearing the name Cobbler's Walk.
CS: 16. Goodwin: 152. Whitman: 152. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68365] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

George Benson D.D.
[engraved by James McArdell.]
[n.d., c.1764.]
Rare mezzotint. Sheet 215 x 165mm (8½ x 6½"). Trimmed to plate, laid on album paper.
Head and shoulders portrait of Presbyterian theologian George Benson (1699-1762), wearing clerical robes and wig. According to Goodwin, this was the frontispiece to Benson's 'Life of Christ'.
CS 17, only state.
[Ref: 61623] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)

Elizabeth Countess of Berkley.
J. Reynolds pinx.t. J.s McArdell fecit.
Publish'd according to act of parliam.t 1757 & sold at Golden head in Covent Garden.
Mezzotint with large margins. Platemark: 320 x 225m (12½ x 8¾"). Laid on tissue. Small repaired tears in margins. Top left corner chipped.
Portrait after Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723 - 1792) of Elizabeth, Countess of Berkeley. She is standing half-length to front and leaning on a book on a table before her, looking to left. She is wearing a fur-trimmed mantle, and a dress with wide lace cuffs and ribbon bows on the bodice. Elizabeth Craven, more commonly known as Lady Elizabeth Berkeley was an author, playwright, traveller, and socialite, perhaps best known for her travelogues. She was the third child of the 4th Earl of Berkeley, born near Trafalgar Square in the English City of Westminster.
[Ref: 33815] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[Mary Bertie] Mary Dutchess of Ancaster 1757.
Tho.s Hudson Pinx.t. J.s M.cArdell fecit.
[1757.]
Mezzotint. 485 x 350mm (15¼ x 13¾"). Trimmed to plate on three sides, into plate at bottom, creases. Bottom right corner margin made up.
A full-length portrait of Mary Bertie, Duchess of Ancaster and Kesteven (1735-1793), standing in a van Dyke dress, golding ostrich feathers. Behind is the Rotunda of Ranelagh Gardens. Mary was the wife of Gen. Peregrine, 3rd Duke of Ancaster; she served as Mistress of the Robes to Queen Charlotte from 1761 until her death.
CS 1, ii or iii of iii; Goodwin: 62.
[Ref: 68322] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)

The Rev.d John Blachford D.D. Chancellor of S.t Patrick's and Minister of S.t Werburgh's Dublin. Died 25th of October 1748 Aged 64.
Ja.s M.cArdell fecit.
[n.d., c.1750.]
Mezzotint, 325 x 230mm (12¾ x 9"), with large margins. On 18th century watermarked paper. Creases bottom left.
A half-length portrait in oval of the Rev Dr John Blachford (1684-1748), who benefited from the friendship of Dean Jonathan Swift. According to family tradition, Swift was staying with the family and chanced upon Blachford's wife Elinor reading aloud to her children. Swift derisively remarked, ''Is it a woman pretending to teach?''; ''Yes, Sir'', Mrs Blachford replied, '''tis a very foolish book lately published called 'Gulliver’s Travels'''. The Blachfords were the grandparents of poet Mary Tighe (1772-1810)
CS 20. Goodwn 134. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68363] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)

[Blacksmith's Forge.]
Done from a Capital Picture of Brouwer in the Collection of B: Cleeve Esq:r By Jas. Mc.Ardell.
Sold by J Mc.Ardell at the Golden Head in Covent Garden. Price 2s.
Scarce mezzotint. 365 x 265mm (14¼ x 10½"). Narrow margins, some creasing. Repaired tear.
The interior of a blacksmith's forge: one man pulls a chain above him, bending his head down and holding a piece of metal in the embers; another hammers at a piece of metal on an anvil.
Goodwin: 206.
[Ref: 57800] £490.00 (£588.00 incl.VAT)

The Hon.ble William Blakeney Esq.r Lieutenant General of His Majesty's Forces, Colonel of His Majesty's Iniskillin Regim.t of Foot & Lieutenant Governor of Minorca.
G. Chalmers Pinx.t Minorca 1755. J.s M.cArdell fecit.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliam.t 1756, by G Hawkins at Miltons head in Fleet street, London.
Mezzotint, 325 x 225mm (12¾ x 9"), with small margins. Repaired nicks and tears on tom margin, nick on top right corner.
Half-length portrait of William Blakeney, Baron Blakeney (1672-1761), turned to face front, wearing uniform and short wig and holding a baton in his right hand. Lord Blakeney was an army officer and politician, born Limerick; lieutenant-general in 1747, and lieutenant-governor of Minorca; created KB and an Irish peer in 1756. MP for Kilmallock, 1725-57.
Goodwin 50.II. CS 21.II.
[Ref: 59611] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[Charles Blakes] Mr. Blakes, in the Character of Mons:r le Medicine.
[Drawn and engraved by James McArdell.]
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament & Sold at the Golden Head in Covent Garden [n.d., c.1747].
Fine mezzotint. 350 x 250mm (13¾ x 9¾"). Small margins.
A full-length portrait of actor Charles Blakes (d.1763), on a plain stage in character 'Monsieur le Médecin' in the farce 'The Anatomist', wearing dark wig and a muff on his left arm, holding a cane to his mouth. Only in Robert Sayer's reissue was MacArdell's name added. Edward Ravenscroft's farce 'The Anatomist or the Sham Doctor' was first performed in 1696; it was revived in 1743 and remained popular into the 19th century. Blakes was originally a peruke-maker; his speciality was playing French fops.
Chaloner Smith 22, ii of iii; Goodwin 167. Harvard p.120. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd, his state 2 of 4.
[Ref: 68444] £360.00

[Charles Blakes] Mr. Blakes, in the Character of Mons:r le Medicine.
J. M.cArdell delin. et fecit.
London, Printed for Rob.t Sayer, Map & Printseller, at N.º 53 in Fleet Street [n.d., c.1760].
Mezzotint. 350 x 250mm (13¾ x 9¾"). Narrow margins, paper toned, slight damage, lower right corner, laid on album paper at edges
A full-length portrait of actor Charles Blakes (d.1763), on stage in character 'Monsieur le Médecin' in the farce 'The Anatomist', wearing dark wig and a muff on his left arm, holding a cane to his mouth. Behind a corpse rises from a coffin. Edward Ravenscroft's farce 'The Anatomist or the Sham Doctor' was first performed in 1696; it was revived in 1743 and remained popular into the 19th century. Blakes was originally a peruke-maker; his speciality was playing French fops.
Chaloner Smith 22, iii of iii; Goodwin 167. Harvard p.120. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd, his state 4 of 4.
[Ref: 68443] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)

[Charles Blakes] Mr. Blakes, in the Character of Mons:r le Medicine.
J. M.cArdell delin. et fecit.
London, Printed for Rob.t Sayer, Map & Printseller, at N.º 53 in Fleet Street [n.d., c.1760].
Mezzotint. 350 x 250mm (13¾ x 9¾"). Narrow margins.
A full-length portrait of actor Charles Blakes (d.1763), on stage in character 'Monsieur le Médecin' in the farce 'The Anatomist', wearing dark wig and a muff on his left arm, holding a cane to his mouth. Behind a corpse rises from a coffin. Edward Ravenscroft's farce 'The Anatomist or the Sham Doctor' was first performed in 1696; it was revived in 1743 and remained popular into the 19th century. Blakes was originally a peruke-maker; his speciality was playing French fops.
Chaloner Smith 22, iii of iii; Goodwin 167. Harvard p.120. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd, his state 4 of 4.
[Ref: 68442] £320.00

[Mrs. Bonfoy.]
J. Reynolds pint. J. McArdell fecit.
Published'd according to Act of Parliament [n.d., c.1755].
Mezzotint. 375 x 275mm (14¾ x 10¾"). Trimmed to image on three sides, into plate at bottom, bottom left inscription area rebuilt, marks over inscription line, small crease.
The published state ot this portrait of Lady Ann Bonfoy (1729-1810), unusually still untitled. The daughter of Richard Eliot of Port Eliot, Cornwall, Anne married to a captain in the Royal Navy, Hugh Bonfoy (c1720-1762) in November 1751. They had one daughter together before he died in 1762, also Ann, who married the First Earl of Ely. The elder Ann was Lady of the Bedchamber to the daughters of George III. Reynolds had painted a group portrait of the Eliot family in 1746, before his departure for Italy. This was one of the first of his portrait to be engraved in mezzotint.
CS 23, Goodwin 44, Hamilton p.84. The oil is in the Box Gallery, Plymouth.
[Ref: 63536] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

Jacob. Son of the Hon.ble William Bouverie by Harriot Daughter of Sir Mark Pleydell Bart. Born the 4th of March 1750.
J. Reynolds Pinxt. 1757. Js. McArdell fecit.
[British, n.d., originally c.1757; this a later impression.]
Mezzotint with large margins, lettered state from the first plate; some retouching to the sitter's face. 350 x 255mm. 13¾ x 10".
Portrait of Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie, 2nd Earl of Radnor (1750 - 1828); whole-length standing, eyes to front; in 17th century costume with forefinger of his left hand in vest. Landscape behind to right. After Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723 - 1792). Two plates were made of the same subject, this impression being from the second, traced directly from the published state of the first, and so reversed.
Chaloner Smith 25, only state. See Hamilton p.11, First Plate, state ii of ii. See item Ref: 22358 for an impression in reverse.
[Ref: 24074] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

Archibald Bower Esq.r.
George Knapton pinx.t. J.s Mc.Ardell fecit.
[n.d., c.1760.]
Mezzotint. 350 x 250 (14 x 10"), with large margins. Slight crease through centre slightly showing on front.
A portrait of Scottish historian Archibald Bower (1686-1766) shown in his library. A religious controversialist and historical writer born near Dundee, Bower entered the Society of Jesus in Rome and lectured at Jesuit colleges in Italy before suddenly leaving Perugia to return to England, allegedly having been discovered in a love affair with a nun. In England Bower converted to the Church of England and wrote about bibliographic history and ancient Rome. His 'History of the Popes', a violent attack on papal supremacy, was published between 1748 and the 1760s. During the publication of the work letters emerged purporting to show that despite his protestant zeal Bower was flirting with Catholicism, shattering his reputation.
CS 27 (only state); Whitman 174 ii/ii; L.151.
[Ref: 48799] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)

Archibald Bower Esq.r.
George Knapton pinx.t. J.s Mc.Ardell fecit.
[n.d., c.1760.]
Mezzotint. 350 x 250 (14 x 10"), ink stamp of the Duke of Cambridge's collection lower right, with large margins.
A portrait of Scottish historian Archibald Bower (1686-1766) shown in his library. A religious controversialist and historical writer born near Dundee, Bower entered the Society of Jesus in Rome and lectured at Jesuit colleges in Italy before suddenly leaving Perugia to return to England, allegedly having been discovered in a love affair with a nun. In England Bower converted to the Church of England and wrote about bibliographic history and ancient Rome. His 'History of the Popes', a violent attack on papal supremacy, was published between 1748 and the 1760s. During the publication of the work letters emerged purporting to show that despite his protestant zeal Bower was flirting with Catholicism, shattering his reputation.
CS 27 (only state); Whitman 174 ii/ii; L.151.
[Ref: 58003] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[Thomas Brett] Effigies R. Thomæ Brett L.L.D. Cantiani et Ecclesiæ Anglicanæ Pr. Pientissimi: Nat 3.º Sep.r 1667. denat 5.º Mar.t 1743.
CH. De Laffontaine pinx.t. J. M.cArdell fecit.
[n.d., c.1750.]
Rare mezzotint. 325 x 225mm (12¾ x 8¾"), with large margins. Margins creased and spotted. Uncut.
A half-length portrait in oval of nonjuring bishop Thomas Brett (1667-1743).
CS 29. Sharp 330. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd. G 132.
[Ref: 69058] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)

M.r Edw.d Bright late of Malden in Essex. Who died November 10, 1750, Aged 29 Years. He weigh'd 43 Stone & ½ (14tt to ye Stone) which is 609 pounds.
Ogborne Pinx.t. Ja. M.cArdell fecit.
Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill. Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Jan. 1. 1750.
Fine mezzotint, 18th century watermark. 355 x 250mm (14 x 9¾"), large margins on 3 sides. Small tear in left margin.
A portrait of Edward Bright (1721-50), a grocer from Maldon, Essex, famed for his corpulence.
CS 31, iii of iii, Goodwin 14. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68423] £360.00

His most Serene Highness Charles Hereditary Prince of Brunswick & Lunenburg. Done from the Original in the Possession of Gen,,l Conway
J.G. Ziesenis pinx.t Hanover. J. Mc.Ardell fecit.
Publish'd by J.M.cArdell according to Act of Parliament Jan.y 20.th 1764, and Sold at the Corner of Henrietta Street, Covent Garden.
Mezzotint. 515 x 360mm (20¼ x 14¼"). Thread margins with nicks in edges, mounted on album paper.
Charles II, Duke of Brunswick-Luneberg (1735-1806), nephew of Friedrich II of Prussia. In 1764 he married Augusta, daughter of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and in 1780 succeeded his father as Duke of Brunswick. His 'Brunswick manifesto' threatening France and ordering the restoring of monarchy (25 July 1792), led to the fall of the Tuileries and the imprisonment of the royal family. Later that year Charles led the Austro-Prussian army against the French revolutionaries but lost at Valmy. He died in battle at Auerstedt in 1806. Engraved after the portrait by Johann Georg Ziesenis (1716-1776), Danish painter who became court artist to George II in Hannover in 1760.
CS 32, ii of ii. Goodwin 111, ii of ii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68373] £420.00

[Nathaniel Buck.]
[engraved by James McArdell]
[n.d., c.1765.] [But later]
Mezzotint, unfinished proof. 325 x 225mm (12¾" x 8¾).
A half-length portrait of engraver and topographical draughtsman, Nathaniel Buck (died after 1759), best known for 'Buck's Antiquities' (1712-53), and a series of large prospects of English cities, both with his brother Samuel. This plate was one of McArdell's last, being unfinished when he died in 1765. It was completed and published by Laurie & Whittle in 1794.
CS: 33, state iof ii. Whitman 113. Ex: Collection of The Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68360] £360.00

Nathaniel Buck.
J. M.cArdell fec.t.
Published 12th May 1794 by Laurie & Whittle, Fleet Street, London.
Mezzotint. Sheet 315 x 225mm (12½ x 8¾"). Trimmed into plate at bottom, losing publication line, thread margins elsewhere.
Engraver and topographical draughtsman, publisher (with his brother Samuel) of 'Buck's Antiquities', 1712-53, and a series of large panoramas of English cities. This plate was one of McArdell's last, being unfinished when he died in 1765.
CS: 33, state ii of ii. Goodwin 113. Ex: Collection of The Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68361] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

Jane Lady Cathcart, Daughter of the late Lord Archibald Hamilton & their Second Son Cha.s Allan Cathcart.
Sir Jos.a Reynolds Pinx.t. Ja.s M.cArdell delineavit R. Houston perfecit.
London, Printed for Rob.t Sayer Map & Printseller N.º 53 Fleet Street, Published as the Act directs 10 July 1770.
Mezzotint. Sheet 350 x 250mm (13¾ x 9¾). Trimmed to image at corners on three sides, into plate at bottom, creases, laid on album paper. Mark on son's face.
A three-quarter portrait of Jane (or Jean) Cathcart (née Hamilton, 1726-71), sister of Sir William Hamilton and wife of Charles Schaw Cathcart, 9th Lord Cathcart, ambassador at St Petersburg 1768-72. While in Russia Jane became a friend of Catherine the Great: she influenced the empress in her decision to commission the 944-piece Green Frog Service from Wedgwood, a coup for the pottery. Her son Charles Allan Cathcart (1759-88) is famed for his expedition to open up China, although he died en route.
CS 39; Goodwin 1174, Hamilton pg 89 ii of ii.
[Ref: 68357] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

Charlotte Queen of Great Britain.
J. M:cArdell del:t & fec:t.
Publish'd as the Act directs, & Sold by J. M.cArdell in Covent Garden, J. Bowles & Son, at the Black Horse in Cornhill, & R. Sayer in Fleet Street, Feb, 10th. 1762.
Fine mezzotint, 18th century watermark; 505 x 360mm (19¾ x 14¼"). Trimmed into plate at bottom. Small margins on 3 sides.
A profile portrait of Queen Charlotte, published as a pair to one of her husband, George III. after Jeremiah Meyer.
CS 41, iii of iii. Goodwin 84, iv of iv.
[Ref: 68317] £450.00

Charlotte Queen of Great Britain.
Done & Publish'd as the Act directs, Nov.r 25.th 1761, by J.s McArdell.
Mezzotint. 505 x 360mm (19¾ x 14¼"). Trimmed to plate, some staining backed with paper. Bit messy.
A profile portrait of Queen Charlotte, published as a pair to one of her husband, George III, after Jeremiah Meyer.
CS 41, ii of iii. Goodwin 84, iii of iv. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68372] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)

Charlotte Queen of Great Britain.
Done & Publish'd as the Act directs, Nov.r 25.th 1761 by J.s M.cArdell.
Mezzotint, 505 x 360mm (19¾ x 14¼"), uncut with large margins. On 18th century watermarked paper. Slight mount burn, tear in right margin taped.
A profile portrait of Queen Charlotte, published as a pair to one of her husband, George III, after Jeremiah Meyer.
CS 41, ii of iii. Goodwin 84, ii of iv. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68462] £590.00

Robert Lord Clive Baron of Plassey.
T. Gainsborough Pinx.t J. M.Ardell Fecit.
Printed for John Ryall, at Hogarth's Head, in Fleet Street, London [n.d., c.1762].
Rare & fine mezzotint, 18th century watermark. 505 x 350mm (19¾ x 13¾"). Plate mark reinforced on reverse.
A half-length portrait of Robert Clive (1725-74), in a plain coat and wig, the arms of the East India Company in the inscription area. Clive was made Baron of Plassey in 1762; the plate was reworked to add the star of the Order of the Bath which he received in 1764.
CS 42, between i & ii of ii. Russell ii of iii. Goodwin: 100, ii of iii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68461] £490.00

The Revd: Mr. Emanl: Collins A.M. On me when Coxcombs are Satyrie, / I take it for a Panegyric. / Hated by Fools, and Fools to hate; / Be this my Motto, and my Fate. Swift.
N. Hone pinx.t. J.s M.cArdell fecit.
[n.d., c.1750.]
Mezzotint. 330 x 230mm (13 x 9"). Mounted on album paper at top. Small margins.
A half-length portrait in oval of clergyman and poet Emanuel Collins (1711- after 1762), after Nathaniel Hone (1718-84). Collins was famed for keeping the Duke of Marlborough Inn in Bedminster, from where he would perform marriage ceremonies for the modest fee of ''a crown a couple'', before the Clandestine Marriages Act 1753 ruined his business. He published the satirical 'Miscellanies in Prose and Verse' in 1762.
Chaloner Smith 44, i of ii. Goodwin: 166 i of ii. Ex The Hon Christopher Lennox-Boyd Collection.
[Ref: 68359] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

The Revd: Mr. Emanl: Collins A.M. On me when Coxcombs are Satyrie, / I take it for a Panegyric. / Hated by Fools, and Fools to hate; / Be this my Motto, and my Fate. Swift.
N. Hone pinxt. Js. McArdell fecit.
[British, n.d., c.1750.]
Rare mezzotint, 325 x 225mm. 11¾ x 9". A little scuffed and soiled.
A half-length portrait in oval of clergyman and poet Emanuel Collins (1711- after 1762), after Nathaniel Hone (1718-84). Collins was famed for keeping the Duke of Marlborough Inn in Bedminster, from where he would perform marriage ceremonies for the modest fee of ''a crown a couple'', before the Clandestine Marriages Act 1753 ruined his business. He published the satirical 'Miscellanies in Prose and Verse' in 1762.
Chaloner Smith 44, i of ii. Goodwin: 166 i of ii. Ex The Hon Christopher Lennox-Boyd Collection.
[Ref: 23700] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

The R.t Hon.ble Catherine Compton, Countess of Egmont, Daughter of Charles Compton Esq.r and Sister to Spencer Compton, now Earl of Northampton. With Master Charles Perceval, Her Eldest Son.
T. Hudson pinxit. J. M.cArdell fecit.
Pub.d accord.g to Act of Parliam.t 1765.
Mezzotint. 380 x 275mm (15 x 10¾"). Laid on album paper at margins.
A three-quarter seated portrait of Catherine Compton (1731-84), second wife of John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont, wearing ermine-trimmed robes, holding her eldest son, Charles George Perceval (1756-1840, later Baron Arden) on a table in front of her. Her fourth child was Spencer Perceval (1762–1812), the only Prime Minister to be assassinated in office.
CS 60, Russell ii of ii. Goodwin 112 ii of ii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68356] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

Captain Thomas Coram. Upon whose Petition and Sollicitation The Royal Charter for ye Foundling Hospital was Granted by his Majesty King George ye Second, [17 of October 1739].
Will.m Hogarth Pinxt. Ja.s McArdell Fecit. 1749 [year in scratch letters.]
Mezzotint. Sheet 350 x 260mm (13¾ x 10¼"). Trimmed within plate at bottom, losing end of title, small tear.
The philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram (c.1668 - 1751), who in 1742 founded the Foundling Hospital in Guildford Street, London. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children.' The artist William Hogarth was a friend of Coram's and later a governor of the institution. Handel donated an organ to the chapel and gave performances of the 'Messiah' on it, raising £7,000.
CS: 45 I of III; Goodwin: 8 II of V.
[Ref: 34357] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)

Captain Thomas Coram. Upon whose Petition and Sollicitation The Royal Charter for ye Foundling Hospital was Granted by his Majesty King George ye Second, 17 of October 1739.
Will.m Hogarth Pinxt. Ja.s McArdell Fecit. 1749 [year in scratch letters.]
Published 12th May, 1794, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.
Mezzotint. Sheet 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"), large margins. Later.
The philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram (c.1668 - 1751), who in 1742 founded the Foundling Hospital in Guildford Street, London. It was a children's home established for the 'education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children.' The artist William Hogarth was a friend of Coram's and later a governor of the institution. Handel donated an organ to the chapel and gave performances of the 'Messiah' on it, raising £7,000.
CS: 45 iii of iii; Goodwin: 8 v of v.
[Ref: 52536] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)

The Country Maid. How happy is the Maid. Who lives a rural life. By no false Views betray'd. To know domestic Strife. No Passion sways her Mind. Nor wishes to be Great. By humbler Hopes confind. She shuns the flatt'ring Bait.
Sold by J. McArdell at teh Golden Head the Corner of Southampton Street Cov.t Gard.n [n.d., c.1760].
Fine and rare mezzotint, 330 x 225mm (13 x 8¾"). On 18th century watermarked paper. Small margins. Repairs.
A three-quarter portrait of a woman wearing a silk gown and carrying a basket of flowers. This plate was originally an untitled portrait of Lucy Ebberton (or Everton) after George Knapton (see Ref: 68219), but the face has been reworked beyound recognition.
CS 58, unlisted state after ii of ii; Russell 58, unlisted state after iii of iii; Goodwin 130. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68834] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

John Couts Esq.r. Late Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh.
A. Ramsay Pinx.t. Ja.s McArdell Fecit.
[Edinburgh: Alexander Palmer, n.d., c.1745.]
Scarce mezzotint. 330 x 230mm (13 x 9"), with large margins. Small tear entering inscription area taped.
John Coutts (1699-1750), a Scottish merchant and banker, Lord Provost of Edinburgh 1742-4. His sons James and Thomas were founders of the banking house of Coutts & Co. The British Museum's biographer of the publisher consists of a vague date for this mezzotint.
CS 46.
[Ref: 65264] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

John Couts Esq.r. Late Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh. Price 2.s.
A. Ramsay Pinx.t. Ja.s McArdell Fecit.
Printed for and Sold by Alex.r Palmer Picture Framer at the Windmill Edinb.r [n.d., c.1745].
Fine mezzotint. 330 x 225mm (13 x 9"), with large margins. Hair in printed background.
John Coutts (1699-1750), a Scottish merchant and banker, Lord Provost of Edinburgh 1742-4. His sons James and Thomas were founders of the banking house of Coutts & Co. The British Museum's biography of the publisher consists of a vague date for this mezzotint.
CS 46. Ex The Hon Christopher Lennox-Boyd Collection.
[Ref: 68358] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

John Couts Esq.r. [Late Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh.]
A. Ramsay Pinx.t. Ja.s McArdell Fecit.
[Printed for and Sold by Alex.r Palmer Picture Framer at the Windmill Edinb.r.] [n.d., c.1745.]
Scarce mezzotint. Sheet 285 x 230mm (11½ x 9"). Trimmed within plate, losing the title and publication line. Bit damaged.
John Coutts (1699-1750), a Scottish merchant and banker, Lord Provost of Edinburgh 1742-4. His sons James and Thomas were founders of the banking house of Coutts & Co. The British Museum's biography of the publisher consists of a vague date and this mezzotint.
CS 46.
[Ref: 48149] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)

Time clipping Cupid's Wings.
[Engraved by James McArdell after Anthony Van Dyck]
[London, n.d. c.1790]
Mezzotint, fine impression. 340 x 250mm (13½ x 9¾"). Trimmed to plate and each edge lined with paper mount. Some markings along the top edge.
A scene depicting Time, an old winged man, taking clippers to the young Cupid's wings, who tries to struggle out of his grasp. The personified image of Time has its roots in the Greek association of time ('chronos') with Cronos, their god of agriculture, which is why he is often depicted with a scythe, as here. It is possible that Van Dyck's arresting characterisation of Time derives from Brozino's depiction of Time in 'Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time', who somewhat sinisterly gazes upon the ambiguous scene of Cupid and Venus. Possibly Van Dyck's scene asserts with more force that time is fleeting to the detriment of love. In a mezzotint portrait of James McAdell by Richard Earlom (after a drawing by McArdell), McArdell holds a scraper in his hand over a copper plate before him of 'Time clipping Cupid's Wings' (1771).
[Ref: 54097] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)

Lady Ann Dawson. 6th Daughter to Thomas Fermor Earl of Pomfret Aged 21, 1754.
J. Reynolds pinxt. J. M.cArdell fecit.
Sold at the Golden Head in Covent Garden [c.1754.]
Fine mezzotint. 385 x 280mm (15¼ x 11"), with very large margins.
Lady Anne Dawson (1733-69), wife of Thomas Dawson, afterwards Viscount Cremorne. She is portrayed as Diana, with a crescent moon diadem, spear and hunting dog. The painting was executed the year of their marriage.
CS 52, state ii of ii, published state.
[Ref: 46339] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

Lady Ann Dawson. 6th Daughter to Thomas Fermor Earl of Pomfret Aged 21, 1754.
J. Reynolds pinx.t. J. M.cArdell fecit.
Sold at the Golden Head in Covent Garden [n.d., c.1754.]
Mezzotint, 385 x 280mm (15¼ x 11"). Creasing, tears in small margins.
Lady Anne Dawson (1733-69), wife of Thomas Dawson, afterwards Viscount Cremorne. She is portrayed as Diana, with a crescent moon diadem, spear and hunting dog. The painting was executed the year of their marriage.
CS 52, state ii of ii, published state. Goodwin 35. Hamilton p95 II. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68424] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[Lady Ann Dawson. 6th Daughter to Thomas Fermor Earl of Pomfret Aged 21, 1754.]
J. Reynolds pin.t. J. McArdell fecit.
[Sold at the Golden Head in Covent Garden] [n.d., c.1754.]
Mezzotint, scratched letter proof before title, 385 x 280mm (15¼ x 11").On 18th century watermarked paper. Small margins.
Lady Anne Dawson (1733-69), wife of Thomas Dawson, afterwards Viscount Cremorne. She is portrayed as Diana, with a crescent moon diadem, spear and hunting dog. The painting was executed the year of their marriage.
CS 52, state i of ii, published state. Goodwin 35. Hamilton p95 I. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68425] £380.00

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