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Thomas Bewick the Celebrated Engraver on Wood.
William Nicholson Pinx.t. Thomas Ranson Sculp.t.
London Published by T. Ranson, Judd Place West New Road & Mess.rs Boydell Cheapside, Jan.y 1816.
Scarce etching, scratched letter proof on chine collé. 280 x 180mm (11 x 7"), with large margins. Some spotting and creasing,
Seated portrait of Thomas Bewick (1753-1828), holding burin, with a sketch of a cow on a table beside him. Thomas Ranson (1784-1828) was apprenticed in Newcastle before moving to London. He was a noted bank note engraver.
Provenance Davidson Album. Alexander: Pg 731.
[Ref: 57720] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
William Nicholson Pinx.t. Thomas Ranson Sculp.t.
London Published by T. Ranson, Judd Place West New Road & Mess.rs Boydell Cheapside, Jan.y 1816.
Scarce etching, scratched letter proof on chine collé. 280 x 180mm (11 x 7"), with large margins. Some spotting and creasing,
Seated portrait of Thomas Bewick (1753-1828), holding burin, with a sketch of a cow on a table beside him. Thomas Ranson (1784-1828) was apprenticed in Newcastle before moving to London. He was a noted bank note engraver.
Provenance Davidson Album. Alexander: Pg 731.
[Ref: 57720] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
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[Germany] Prince Bismark.
William Nicholson.
[London, 1899 by William Heinemann.]
Lithographic reproduction of a hand-coloured woodcut. Printed area: 265 x 245mm. (10¼ x 9¾"). Foxing to edges; mounted on board as issued.
A portrait of Prussian statesman Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck-Schonhausen, after Sir William Nicholson. From the folio of twelve portraits published in 1899. 'Nicholson traced Bismarck's features from an old photograph, and then added an invented torso [...] 'Bismarck' was a portrait for posterity' (Campbell).
Colin Campbell, 'William Nicholson: The Graphic Works' (p.65)
[Ref: 28322] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
William Nicholson.
[London, 1899 by William Heinemann.]
Lithographic reproduction of a hand-coloured woodcut. Printed area: 265 x 245mm. (10¼ x 9¾"). Foxing to edges; mounted on board as issued.
A portrait of Prussian statesman Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck-Schonhausen, after Sir William Nicholson. From the folio of twelve portraits published in 1899. 'Nicholson traced Bismarck's features from an old photograph, and then added an invented torso [...] 'Bismarck' was a portrait for posterity' (Campbell).
Colin Campbell, 'William Nicholson: The Graphic Works' (p.65)
[Ref: 28322] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
Nathaniel Harrison, Aged 83. Manager of the Earths in the Sedgefield Country.
Painted by William Nicholson. Engraved by Thomas Fryer Ranson.
[n.d. c.1810.]
Coloured engraving, scarce with very large margins. Plate 481 x 405mm (19 x 16").
Nathaniel Harrison (mid-18th century), keeper of the Royal grounds at Hardwick Park in Durham (?). Very little is known about him.
See NPG: D35532.
[Ref: 30043] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by William Nicholson. Engraved by Thomas Fryer Ranson.
[n.d. c.1810.]
Coloured engraving, scarce with very large margins. Plate 481 x 405mm (19 x 16").
Nathaniel Harrison (mid-18th century), keeper of the Royal grounds at Hardwick Park in Durham (?). Very little is known about him.
See NPG: D35532.
[Ref: 30043] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
James Hogg.
[William Nicholson.]
[c.1820.]
Stipple, sheet 220 x 140mm. 8¾ x 5½". Sheet trimmed. Tear in top edge.
James Hogg (1770-1835), poet; 'The Ettrick Shepherd'. Hogg was born on a farm in Selkirkshire and worked as a shepherd. His employer lent him books and he began to write, publishing a slim volume of poems in 1801. In 1810, he moved to Edinburgh and in 1813 published his narrative poem ‘The Queen's Wake’, which tells of the return of Mary, Queen of Scots, to Scotland after her long stay in France. It was immediately recognised as a major achievement, and his reputation as a leading poet of his generation was established. Hogg published several more volumes of verse and a number of novels including The Three Perils of Woman (1823). Little regarded for many years, the second half of the twentieth century saw a revival in Hogg's reputation. After William Nicholson (1781 - 1844).
NPG: D14893.
[Ref: 12972] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
[William Nicholson.]
[c.1820.]
Stipple, sheet 220 x 140mm. 8¾ x 5½". Sheet trimmed. Tear in top edge.
James Hogg (1770-1835), poet; 'The Ettrick Shepherd'. Hogg was born on a farm in Selkirkshire and worked as a shepherd. His employer lent him books and he began to write, publishing a slim volume of poems in 1801. In 1810, he moved to Edinburgh and in 1813 published his narrative poem ‘The Queen's Wake’, which tells of the return of Mary, Queen of Scots, to Scotland after her long stay in France. It was immediately recognised as a major achievement, and his reputation as a leading poet of his generation was established. Hogg published several more volumes of verse and a number of novels including The Three Perils of Woman (1823). Little regarded for many years, the second half of the twentieth century saw a revival in Hogg's reputation. After William Nicholson (1781 - 1844).
NPG: D14893.
[Ref: 12972] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
June
William Nicholson.
[London, 1898 by William Heinemann.]
Hand-coloured woodcut. Printed area: 245 x 200mm. (9½ x 8"). Slight crease.
Cricket scene from Sir William Nicholson's 'An Almanac of Twelve Sports', which appeared in 1898 with verses by Rudyard Kipling. The work was commissioned by London publisher William Heinemann after Nicholson had been recommended to him by no less an authority than J.A. McNeill Whistler.
[Ref: 39590] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
William Nicholson.
[London, 1898 by William Heinemann.]
Hand-coloured woodcut. Printed area: 245 x 200mm. (9½ x 8"). Slight crease.
Cricket scene from Sir William Nicholson's 'An Almanac of Twelve Sports', which appeared in 1898 with verses by Rudyard Kipling. The work was commissioned by London publisher William Heinemann after Nicholson had been recommended to him by no less an authority than J.A. McNeill Whistler.
[Ref: 39590] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
President McKinley.
W.N. 1900.
[London: William Heinemann, 1901.]
Offset lithograph on card with very large margins. Printed area 270 x 230mm (10½ x 9"). Crease in outer margins.
Portrait of 25th American president William McKinley (1843-1901) by William Nicholson (1872-1949). The portrait was originally executed as a woodcut for the cover of American periodical 'Harper's Weekly', June 1901. However, after McKinley was assassinated by an anarchist in September 1901, the portrait was reissued as a lithograph priced 2s 6d by Heinemann, a week after the president's death.
Colin Campbell, 'William Nicholson: The Graphic Works': 93C.
[Ref: 31975] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
W.N. 1900.
[London: William Heinemann, 1901.]
Offset lithograph on card with very large margins. Printed area 270 x 230mm (10½ x 9"). Crease in outer margins.
Portrait of 25th American president William McKinley (1843-1901) by William Nicholson (1872-1949). The portrait was originally executed as a woodcut for the cover of American periodical 'Harper's Weekly', June 1901. However, after McKinley was assassinated by an anarchist in September 1901, the portrait was reissued as a lithograph priced 2s 6d by Heinemann, a week after the president's death.
Colin Campbell, 'William Nicholson: The Graphic Works': 93C.
[Ref: 31975] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Thomas Morison, Esqre. Of Elsick. From the Original Picture in the Possession of James Nairne Esq. Edinburgh.
Painted by W.m Nicholson. Engraved by Wm. Ward, A.R.A. Engraver to His Majesty, & to H.R.H. the Duke of York.
[n.d. c.1800].
Mezzotint. 250 x 355mm. Light foxing. Printer's crease through middle of image.
Thomas Morison, Army surgeon d.1824.
CS: 61. Frankau 205.
[Ref: 4409] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by W.m Nicholson. Engraved by Wm. Ward, A.R.A. Engraver to His Majesty, & to H.R.H. the Duke of York.
[n.d. c.1800].
Mezzotint. 250 x 355mm. Light foxing. Printer's crease through middle of image.
Thomas Morison, Army surgeon d.1824.
CS: 61. Frankau 205.
[Ref: 4409] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
Cecil Rhodes.
William Nicholson.
[London, 1899 by William Heinemann].
Lithographic reproduction of a hand-coloured woodcut. Printed area: 245 x 230mm. (9½ x 9"). Some foxing. Laid on board as issued.
Cecil John Rhodes born in July 1853 (1853 - 1902) was an imperialist and benefactor who shaped the economic and political development of South Africa and extended British influence into what is now Zimbabwe. From the folio of twelve portraits by William Nicholson published in 1899, although the print was first included in the 'New Review' in 1897, shortly after he appeared before a Parliamentary Inquiry for his role in the overthrow of the Boer government in the Transvaal, which was subsequently vindicated by Parliament. The 'decision to include Rhodes' portrait in the 'New Review' (a journal with strong imperialist sympathies) was probably made at the time of Rhodes' exoneration' (Campbell).
Colin Campbell, 'William Nicholson: The Graphic Works': 36B
[Ref: 28327] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
William Nicholson.
[London, 1899 by William Heinemann].
Lithographic reproduction of a hand-coloured woodcut. Printed area: 245 x 230mm. (9½ x 9"). Some foxing. Laid on board as issued.
Cecil John Rhodes born in July 1853 (1853 - 1902) was an imperialist and benefactor who shaped the economic and political development of South Africa and extended British influence into what is now Zimbabwe. From the folio of twelve portraits by William Nicholson published in 1899, although the print was first included in the 'New Review' in 1897, shortly after he appeared before a Parliamentary Inquiry for his role in the overthrow of the Boer government in the Transvaal, which was subsequently vindicated by Parliament. The 'decision to include Rhodes' portrait in the 'New Review' (a journal with strong imperialist sympathies) was probably made at the time of Rhodes' exoneration' (Campbell).
Colin Campbell, 'William Nicholson: The Graphic Works': 36B
[Ref: 28327] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
Lord Roberts.
William Nicholson.
[London, 1899 by William Heinemann].
Lithographic reproduction of a hand-coloured woodcut. Printed area: 245 x 235mm. (9¼ x 9"). Foxing to edges; mounted on board as issued.
Portrait of Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832 - 1914). Roberts was born in India and served much of his military career there. He rose to Major-General during the Afghan war, 1878-80, and Commander-in-Chief in India, 1885-93. He enjoyed enormous popularity at home, which was much enhanced by his decisive command in the Second Boer War, 1900. He returned to England on being appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British army, 1900-04. From the folio of twelve portraits by William Nicholson published in 1899.
Colin Campbell, 'William Nicholson: The Graphic Works': 21B. For J.S. Sargent's portrait of Roberts, see ref. 28501
[Ref: 28324] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
William Nicholson.
[London, 1899 by William Heinemann].
Lithographic reproduction of a hand-coloured woodcut. Printed area: 245 x 235mm. (9¼ x 9"). Foxing to edges; mounted on board as issued.
Portrait of Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832 - 1914). Roberts was born in India and served much of his military career there. He rose to Major-General during the Afghan war, 1878-80, and Commander-in-Chief in India, 1885-93. He enjoyed enormous popularity at home, which was much enhanced by his decisive command in the Second Boer War, 1900. He returned to England on being appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British army, 1900-04. From the folio of twelve portraits by William Nicholson published in 1899.
Colin Campbell, 'William Nicholson: The Graphic Works': 21B. For J.S. Sargent's portrait of Roberts, see ref. 28501
[Ref: 28324] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Archbishop of Canterbury.
William Nicholson.
[London, 1899 by William Heinemann].
Lithographic reproduction of a hand-coloured woodcut. Printed area: 265 x 245mm. (10¼ x 9¾"). Foxing to edges; mounted on board as issued.
Portrait of Frederick Temple (1821 - 1902), Archbishop of Canterbury from 1896 until his death. From the folio of twelve portraits by William Nicholson published in 1899. Sir William Nicholson was a distinguished Edwardian portrait painter, poster designer and painter of still lifes.
Colin Campbell, 'William Nicholson: The Graphic Works': 70B.
[Ref: 28323] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
William Nicholson.
[London, 1899 by William Heinemann].
Lithographic reproduction of a hand-coloured woodcut. Printed area: 265 x 245mm. (10¼ x 9¾"). Foxing to edges; mounted on board as issued.
Portrait of Frederick Temple (1821 - 1902), Archbishop of Canterbury from 1896 until his death. From the folio of twelve portraits by William Nicholson published in 1899. Sir William Nicholson was a distinguished Edwardian portrait painter, poster designer and painter of still lifes.
Colin Campbell, 'William Nicholson: The Graphic Works': 70B.
[Ref: 28323] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
Rev.d Will.m Turner, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Painted by Will.m Nicholson. Engraved by Tho.s Ranson.
[n.d., c.1825.]
Engraving, rare. Sheet 430 x 330mm (17 x 13"). Trimmed within plate, laid on album paper.
William Turner (1761–1859), Unitarian minister who ministered at Newcastle for fifty-nine years, retiring in 1841. He helped found the Literary and Philosophical Society at Newcastle in 1793, acting as secretary till 1833, the Natural Historical Society, 1824, and was a chief projector of the Newcastle branch of the Bible Society. He also campaigned for the anti-slavery movement.
[Ref: 34378] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by Will.m Nicholson. Engraved by Tho.s Ranson.
[n.d., c.1825.]
Engraving, rare. Sheet 430 x 330mm (17 x 13"). Trimmed within plate, laid on album paper.
William Turner (1761–1859), Unitarian minister who ministered at Newcastle for fifty-nine years, retiring in 1841. He helped found the Literary and Philosophical Society at Newcastle in 1793, acting as secretary till 1833, the Natural Historical Society, 1824, and was a chief projector of the Newcastle branch of the Bible Society. He also campaigned for the anti-slavery movement.
[Ref: 34378] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)