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William Beckford Esq Twice Lord Mayor of London.
William Beckford Esq Twice Lord Mayor of London. Taken from the Original Model presented by Augustin Carlini, and REJECTED by a Majority of the Committee of the Court of Aldermen and Common Council. on the 16th January 1771.
Aug. Carlini inv. Biagio Rebecca del. Fran. Bartolozzi sculp.`
Published according to Act of Parl.t 5. Apr. 1772.
Engraving, rare & scarce. Sheet 640 x 430mm (25¼ x 17") Trimmed within plate top and bottom, without loss of image; some loss around platemark.
An illustration of the statue of William Beckford (1709-70, MP and twice Lord Major of London) that Agostino Carlini (c.1718 - 1790) proposed for the Guildhall but which was rejected for another design. He is shown in his mayoral robes and chain, his sword and mace to the side. Two putti hold the Bill of Rights, a Liberty Pole and a scroll, which probably contains the text of his famous admonition of George III.
De V: 759
[Ref: 33151]   £550.00  
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For Clementi & Comp.y's Edition of Handel's Songs &c. From the Statue in Vauxhall Gardens.
For Clementi & Comp.y's Edition of Handel's Songs &c. From the Statue in Vauxhall Gardens.
B. Rebecca del. F. Bartolozzi sculp.
Pub.d Jan.y 1. 1789 by J Arnold.
Stipple. 368 x 255mm. 14½ x 10". Rubbing, trimmed to plate mark.
The statue of the German composer, George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) in Vauxhall Gardens. He is playing a lyre with a naked child at his feet.
From the Collection of J.S. Bumpus.
[Ref: 17181]   £220.00   (£264.00 incl.VAT)
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Apotheosis of Handel.
Apotheosis of Handel.
Rebecca del: Heath Sculpt. Printed by Cox.
Published May 21, 1787.
Engraving, proof before full title. 395 x 280mm (15½ x 11"), very large margins. Very slight foxing.
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), composer, sitting on clouds, an allegorical figure of Fame holding a laurel wreath over his head, with Genius bearing a torch at his side. Under the clouds is a view of London.
[Ref: 51248]   £330.00  
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Westminster Abbey Commemoration of Handel.
Westminster Abbey Commemoration of Handel. May XXVI MDCLXXXIV.
B. Rebecca del. J. K. Sherwin engraver to his Majesty &c his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Sculpsit. [n.d., c.1784].
Stipple. 190 x 140mm. (7½ x 5½"). Damage to bottom right corner.
Portrait of George Frideric Handel (1685-1759); head in profile to left, in an oval medallion, surrounded with laurel leaves, various musical instruments includng a clarion, lyre, horn, and flute and music scores.
[Ref: 31661]   £140.00   (£168.00 incl.VAT)
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Apotheosis of Handel.
Apotheosis of Handel. The Portrait from an original Picture of Hudson's in the possession of D.r. Arnold.
Designed by Rebecca. Engraved by Heath.
Publish'd the 26.th. of May 1787. being the Anniversary of the Commemoration of Handel.
Engraving. Sheet: 275 x 385mm, (10¾ x 15¼"). Trimmed to plate. Nicks repaired and tears in edges. Creasing and repaired damage in plate.
A print celebrating the third anniversary of the Commemoration of Handel, which was a festival of Handel's work organised by the 4th Earl of Sandwich and held in Westminster Abbey. The Commemoration was held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Handel's death in 1759. George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) is depicted seated in the heavens above the London skyline; two angels, one crowning him with a laurel wreath, stand beside him.
See 39972 for proof.
[Ref: 39971]   £170.00   (£204.00 incl.VAT)
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Natalis Thomas Maggi.
Natalis Thomas Maggi. Natus Forijulii Nonis Marti i Anno MDCCXXXV.
B. Rebecca delin. F. Bartolozzi sculp.
London Pubd. June 20. 1788 by Molteno, Colnaghi & Co, No.132 Pall Mall.
Stipple with etching printed in brown ink, with large margins, 275 x 225mm. 10¾ x 9". Repaired hole to title.
Portrait in an oval of Natalis Thomas Maggi (1735 - 1787), musician; he holds a book in his right hand. After Biagio Rebecca (1735 - 1808).
From the Norman Blackburn Collection.
[Ref: 18235]   £230.00   (£276.00 incl.VAT)
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