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A Sleeping Bacchus. In the Drawing Room at Houghton. Size of the Picture F.8 I.0½ by F.10 I8¾ long,
Luca Giordano Pinxit. Rich.d Earlom Sculpsit. [Etched in image:] Luca Giordan.
Published Sep.r 29.th 1780 by John Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London.
Mezzotint with very large margins. Plate 400 x 456mm (15¾ x 18"). Few scratches.
Bacchus, asleep, reclines with his staff and cloak at his side, surrounding him are putti, satyrs, fauna, a young woman and three shepherds and various animals; a woodland scene with mountains in the distance.
[Ref: 30852] £380.00
Luca Giordano Pinxit. Rich.d Earlom Sculpsit. [Etched in image:] Luca Giordan.
Published Sep.r 29.th 1780 by John Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London.
Mezzotint with very large margins. Plate 400 x 456mm (15¾ x 18"). Few scratches.
Bacchus, asleep, reclines with his staff and cloak at his side, surrounding him are putti, satyrs, fauna, a young woman and three shepherds and various animals; a woodland scene with mountains in the distance.
[Ref: 30852] £380.00
Christ Tempted in the Desert. To His Most Serene Highness Charles Theodore, Elector Palatine, Reigning Duke of Bavaria, &c. &c. &c., This Plate Engraved by His Gracious Permission from the Original Picture in the Electoral Gallery of Dusseldorf, is Dedicated by His Most Devoted and Obedient Humble Servants Valentine Green, Rupert Green. In Mons.r Pigage's Catalogue of the Dusseldorf Gallery this Subject is no 153.
Painted by Luca Giordano. Engraved by V. Green, Mezzotinto Engraver to his Majesty & to the Elector Palatine.
Published July 1st, 1797 by V. & R. Green, No 14, Percy-Street London.
Mezzotint, printed in colours and hand finished, scarce. 640 x 425mm (25¼ x 15¾"), watermarked 'HS & S 1822' very large margins. Nicks in edges of wide margins.
The devil, dressed as a Franciscan monk with bare, clawed feet, holds out bread to Jesus Christ. Valentine Green (1739-1813) was granted exclusive rights to publish engravings of the pictures in the Duke of Bavaria's Düsseldorf gallery in 1789. After publishing more than twenty plates the siege of Düsseldorf by the French put an end to the project and caused him losses that contributed to his bankruptcy in 1798. His son Rupert (c.1767-1804) worked with him between 1785 and 1798.
[Ref: 47706] £420.00
Painted by Luca Giordano. Engraved by V. Green, Mezzotinto Engraver to his Majesty & to the Elector Palatine.
Published July 1st, 1797 by V. & R. Green, No 14, Percy-Street London.
Mezzotint, printed in colours and hand finished, scarce. 640 x 425mm (25¼ x 15¾"), watermarked 'HS & S 1822' very large margins. Nicks in edges of wide margins.
The devil, dressed as a Franciscan monk with bare, clawed feet, holds out bread to Jesus Christ. Valentine Green (1739-1813) was granted exclusive rights to publish engravings of the pictures in the Duke of Bavaria's Düsseldorf gallery in 1789. After publishing more than twenty plates the siege of Düsseldorf by the French put an end to the project and caused him losses that contributed to his bankruptcy in 1798. His son Rupert (c.1767-1804) worked with him between 1785 and 1798.
[Ref: 47706] £420.00
The Cyclops at their Forge. In the Salon at Houghton.
Luca Giordano Pinxit / John Murphy Sculpsit
Published Jan.y 1st 1788 by John & Josiah Boydell, No. 90 Cheapside London.
Mezzotint, Collector's stamp of Christopher Lennox-Boyd verso; platemark 500 x 355mm (19¾ x 14"). Surface loss at top.
Vulcan's Forge, an early work by Luca Giordano now in the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. The picture was previously in the Walpole Collection at Houghton, during which time this engraving was made as part of a large-scale project to engrave the most important pictures in this great collection. While Boydell was overseeing the collection, however, it was sold to Catherine the Great of Russia, where many of the pictures can still be seen at the Hermitage.
Ex: Collection of the Late Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd
[Ref: 35020] £420.00
Luca Giordano Pinxit / John Murphy Sculpsit
Published Jan.y 1st 1788 by John & Josiah Boydell, No. 90 Cheapside London.
Mezzotint, Collector's stamp of Christopher Lennox-Boyd verso; platemark 500 x 355mm (19¾ x 14"). Surface loss at top.
Vulcan's Forge, an early work by Luca Giordano now in the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. The picture was previously in the Walpole Collection at Houghton, during which time this engraving was made as part of a large-scale project to engrave the most important pictures in this great collection. While Boydell was overseeing the collection, however, it was sold to Catherine the Great of Russia, where many of the pictures can still be seen at the Hermitage.
Ex: Collection of the Late Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd
[Ref: 35020] £420.00
The Death of Seneca. From the Original Picture at Burleigh, Painted by Luca Giordano, In the Collection of the Right Honourable the Earl of Exeter; To whom this Plate is Dedicated, by his Lordship's most Obliged and most Humble Servant John Boydell.
Luca Giordano pinx.t R. Earlom delin.t. S.F. Ravenet Sculpsit.
J. Boydell excudit 1768 / Published Oct.r 1st 1768.
Engraving, platemark 475 x 610mm (18¾ x 24"). Small margins on 3 sides. Trimmed inside platemark at top. Crease verso not visible on front.
The Stoic philosopher Seneca about to open his veins to commit suicide on the orders of the tyrant Nero. Seneca sits on the right, his feet in a copper vessel filled with warm water to dull the pain and collect his blood. After a painting by Italian artist Luca Giordano purchased by the Fifth Earl of Exeter for display at Burleigh House, where it hung in the 'Best Bedd Chamber'. There it was seen by poet Matthew Prior, whose poem 'Picture of Seneca dying in a Bath. By Jordain. At the Right Honourable the Earl of Exeter's at Burleigh-House', 1718, celebrates the artist's role as Seneca's preserver. The painting remains at Burleigh. From "The Most Capital Paintings in England", a series of engravings in published in five volumes between the late 1760s and 1786, the first three of which (1769 to 1773) were originally published under the title Sculptura Britannica. These were a critical and financial success for the publisher John Boydell, who promoted the interests of artists, engravers and patrons, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
See James Ker, 'The Deaths of Seneca', p.304. Ex Collection Duke of Westminster.
[Ref: 38482] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Luca Giordano pinx.t R. Earlom delin.t. S.F. Ravenet Sculpsit.
J. Boydell excudit 1768 / Published Oct.r 1st 1768.
Engraving, platemark 475 x 610mm (18¾ x 24"). Small margins on 3 sides. Trimmed inside platemark at top. Crease verso not visible on front.
The Stoic philosopher Seneca about to open his veins to commit suicide on the orders of the tyrant Nero. Seneca sits on the right, his feet in a copper vessel filled with warm water to dull the pain and collect his blood. After a painting by Italian artist Luca Giordano purchased by the Fifth Earl of Exeter for display at Burleigh House, where it hung in the 'Best Bedd Chamber'. There it was seen by poet Matthew Prior, whose poem 'Picture of Seneca dying in a Bath. By Jordain. At the Right Honourable the Earl of Exeter's at Burleigh-House', 1718, celebrates the artist's role as Seneca's preserver. The painting remains at Burleigh. From "The Most Capital Paintings in England", a series of engravings in published in five volumes between the late 1760s and 1786, the first three of which (1769 to 1773) were originally published under the title Sculptura Britannica. These were a critical and financial success for the publisher John Boydell, who promoted the interests of artists, engravers and patrons, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
See James Ker, 'The Deaths of Seneca', p.304. Ex Collection Duke of Westminster.
[Ref: 38482] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[Sophonisba accepting the Nuptial Present sent by her Husband Masinissa. From the Original Picture by Luca Giordano, in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, to Whom this Plate is most humnbly inscribed, By His Graces most Obliged and most devoted Servant. J.Boydell.]
Luca Giordano Pinxt. S.F. Ravenet Sculpt. J. Boydell Excudit
[Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, March 1st. 1764, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.]
Engraving, proof before, platemark 425 x 535mm (16¾ x 21"), with very large, uncut margins. Proof impression; title in early ms in lower margin.
Sophonisba, daughter of Carthaginian general Hasdrubal Gisco (often confused with the brother of Hannibal), was captured after the Battle of the Great Plains at Bagradas Masinissa , king of Numidia and an ally of Rome, fell in love with her and married her. When Scipio Africanus refused to accept the situation Masinissa sent Sophonisba poison to prevent her being taken to Rome to be displayed in a triumphal parade. With great composure, she drank it. The original painting by Italian baroque artist Luca Giordano (1634-1705) was sketched by John Hamilton Mortimer to prepare this engraving, which was published in ' The Most Capital Paintings in England', a five-volume set that was a critical and financial success for the publisher John Boydell.
For lettered impression see ref. 14369
[Ref: 38580] £330.00
Luca Giordano Pinxt. S.F. Ravenet Sculpt. J. Boydell Excudit
[Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, March 1st. 1764, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.]
Engraving, proof before, platemark 425 x 535mm (16¾ x 21"), with very large, uncut margins. Proof impression; title in early ms in lower margin.
Sophonisba, daughter of Carthaginian general Hasdrubal Gisco (often confused with the brother of Hannibal), was captured after the Battle of the Great Plains at Bagradas Masinissa , king of Numidia and an ally of Rome, fell in love with her and married her. When Scipio Africanus refused to accept the situation Masinissa sent Sophonisba poison to prevent her being taken to Rome to be displayed in a triumphal parade. With great composure, she drank it. The original painting by Italian baroque artist Luca Giordano (1634-1705) was sketched by John Hamilton Mortimer to prepare this engraving, which was published in ' The Most Capital Paintings in England', a five-volume set that was a critical and financial success for the publisher John Boydell.
For lettered impression see ref. 14369
[Ref: 38580] £330.00
[Sophonisba accepting the Nuptial Present sent by her Husband Masinissa. From the Original Picture by Luca Giordano, in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, to Whom this Plate is most humnbly inscribed, By His Graces most Obliged and most devoted Servant. J.Boydell.]
Luca Giordano Pinxt. S.F. Ravenet Sculpt. J. Boydell Excudit
[Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, March 1st. 1764, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.]
Copper engraving. Proof before title. Platemark: 425 x 535mm (16¾ x 21"). Very large margins. Creased. Tears in upper edge of sheet.
Sophonisba, daughter of Carthaginian general Hasdrubal Gisco (often confused with the brother of Hannibal), was captured after the Battle of the Great Plains at Bagradas Masinissa , king of Numidia and an ally of Rome, fell in love with her and married her. When Scipio Africanus refused to accept the situation Masinissa sent Sophonisba poison to prevent her being taken to Rome to be displayed in a triumphal parade. With great composure, she drank it. The original painting by Italian baroque artist Luca Giordano (1634-1705) was sketched by John Hamilton Mortimer to prepare this engraving, which was published in ' The Most Capital Paintings in England', a five-volume set that was a critical and financial success for the publisher John Boydell.
For lettered impression see ref. 14369.
[Ref: 39361] £330.00
Luca Giordano Pinxt. S.F. Ravenet Sculpt. J. Boydell Excudit
[Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, March 1st. 1764, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.]
Copper engraving. Proof before title. Platemark: 425 x 535mm (16¾ x 21"). Very large margins. Creased. Tears in upper edge of sheet.
Sophonisba, daughter of Carthaginian general Hasdrubal Gisco (often confused with the brother of Hannibal), was captured after the Battle of the Great Plains at Bagradas Masinissa , king of Numidia and an ally of Rome, fell in love with her and married her. When Scipio Africanus refused to accept the situation Masinissa sent Sophonisba poison to prevent her being taken to Rome to be displayed in a triumphal parade. With great composure, she drank it. The original painting by Italian baroque artist Luca Giordano (1634-1705) was sketched by John Hamilton Mortimer to prepare this engraving, which was published in ' The Most Capital Paintings in England', a five-volume set that was a critical and financial success for the publisher John Boydell.
For lettered impression see ref. 14369.
[Ref: 39361] £330.00
Who this can view yet feell no kindling fire / Need keep no Lent to mortifie desire.
Lucas Jordanus Neopolitanus pinx: J. Smith fec: & exc.
[London: John Smith, c.1692.]
Rare mezzotint, 18th century watermark. 205 x 285mm (8 x 11¼"), large margins.
A very decorative image showing a naked Venus reclining on a bed, embracing an infant Cupid, watched by a horned satyr and a woman. The original painting is at Chatsworth.
BM: 1876,1111.14, state iii of iv (the first two unlettered proofs).
[Ref: 65603] £390.00
Lucas Jordanus Neopolitanus pinx: J. Smith fec: & exc.
[London: John Smith, c.1692.]
Rare mezzotint, 18th century watermark. 205 x 285mm (8 x 11¼"), large margins.
A very decorative image showing a naked Venus reclining on a bed, embracing an infant Cupid, watched by a horned satyr and a woman. The original painting is at Chatsworth.
BM: 1876,1111.14, state iii of iv (the first two unlettered proofs).
[Ref: 65603] £390.00
Venus, Cupid and Satyr. From the Original Picture painted by Luca Giordano, In the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire; To whom this plate is Dedicated, by his Grace's most Obliged, and most Obedient servant John Boydell.
Luca Giordano Pinx.t. R. Earlom delin.t. J. Boydell excudit 1767. F. Bartolozzi Sculpsit.
Published Nov.r 24th. 1767. by J. Boydell, Engraver in Cheapside, London.
Engraving. 405 x 510mm (16 x 20"), with very large margins
Venus, reclining on a couch, embraces the infant Cupid, with a maid to left and a satyr leaning in over the pillows to right. Elaborate crest featuring stags and putti below image. Numbered 'No.43.' lower left, with dimensions of the original painting, by Luca Giordano (1634 - 1705). From the series 'The Most Capital Paintings in England', Boydell's first major initiative as a pioneering publisher of fine engravings.
Ex Collection Duke of Westminster.
[Ref: 38309] £390.00
Luca Giordano Pinx.t. R. Earlom delin.t. J. Boydell excudit 1767. F. Bartolozzi Sculpsit.
Published Nov.r 24th. 1767. by J. Boydell, Engraver in Cheapside, London.
Engraving. 405 x 510mm (16 x 20"), with very large margins
Venus, reclining on a couch, embraces the infant Cupid, with a maid to left and a satyr leaning in over the pillows to right. Elaborate crest featuring stags and putti below image. Numbered 'No.43.' lower left, with dimensions of the original painting, by Luca Giordano (1634 - 1705). From the series 'The Most Capital Paintings in England', Boydell's first major initiative as a pioneering publisher of fine engravings.
Ex Collection Duke of Westminster.
[Ref: 38309] £390.00
[Venus, Cupid and Satyr. From the Original Picture painted by Luca Giordano, In the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire; To whom this plate is Dedicated, by his Grace's most Obliged, and most Obedient servant John Boydell.]
Luca Giordano Pinxit. R. Earlom delin.t. J. Boydell excudit 1767. F. Bartolozzi Sculpsit.
Engraving, scratched letter proof before title. Sheet 405 x 510mm (16 x 20"). Trimmed to plate, some surface wear in inscription area.
Venus, reclining on a couch, embraces the infant Cupid, with a maid to left and a satyr leaning in over the pillows to right. An elaborate crest under the image features stags and putti. Engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi from a preparatory drawing by Richard Earlom of a painting by Luca Giordano (1634 - 1705), and published as part of the series 'The Most Capital Paintings in England', Boydell's first major initiative as a publisher of fine engravings.
[Ref: 51826] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Luca Giordano Pinxit. R. Earlom delin.t. J. Boydell excudit 1767. F. Bartolozzi Sculpsit.
Engraving, scratched letter proof before title. Sheet 405 x 510mm (16 x 20"). Trimmed to plate, some surface wear in inscription area.
Venus, reclining on a couch, embraces the infant Cupid, with a maid to left and a satyr leaning in over the pillows to right. An elaborate crest under the image features stags and putti. Engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi from a preparatory drawing by Richard Earlom of a painting by Luca Giordano (1634 - 1705), and published as part of the series 'The Most Capital Paintings in England', Boydell's first major initiative as a publisher of fine engravings.
[Ref: 51826] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Venus, Cupid, and Satyr. Who this can view yet feel no kindling fire; [...]
[after Luca Giordano]
London Printed for Rob.t Sayer, No 53 Fleet Street [n.d., c.1780.]
Rare mezzotint. 255 x 355m (10 x 14"), very large margins. Slight central crease.
Venus, reclining on a couch, embraces the infant Cupid, with a maid to left and a satyr leaning in over the pillows to right. An engraved version of this painting, by (1634-1705), appeared in John Boydell's 'The Most Capital Paintings in England'.
[Ref: 56392] £360.00
[after Luca Giordano]
London Printed for Rob.t Sayer, No 53 Fleet Street [n.d., c.1780.]
Rare mezzotint. 255 x 355m (10 x 14"), very large margins. Slight central crease.
Venus, reclining on a couch, embraces the infant Cupid, with a maid to left and a satyr leaning in over the pillows to right. An engraved version of this painting, by (1634-1705), appeared in John Boydell's 'The Most Capital Paintings in England'.
[Ref: 56392] £360.00