Grosvenor Prints

The Angel and Tobias. No.7. From the Original Picture in the Collection of Benj.n West, Esq.r P.R.A. to whom this plate is Inscribed by his Obliged & Obedient Servant J. Powell.
Painted by Salvator Rosa. Etch’d by J. Powell.
London, Published May 1st.1815, by J. Powell, 32, Great Portland Street & Mess.rs Colnaghi & Co. Cockspur Street.
Fine engraving, laid on india. Plate 427 x 558mm (16¾ x 22"). Nicks, tears and creasing to the edges of the paper.
Rocky landscape with at centre Tobias pulling a large fish out of the river whilst listening to the angel.
[Ref: 28477] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)

[Gian Lorenzo Bernini] Beninus Pictor, sculptor et Architectus.
Salvator Rosa, del.t. J. Basire sc.t. 1764.
[London: Printed by J. Nichols and sold by J. Boydell, 1778.]
Etching. 305 x 245mm (12 x 9¾"). Mounted in album paper at edges, small hole filled.
A bust portrait of Gian Lorenzo (or Gianlorenzo) Bernini (1598-1680), sculptor and architect, credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture. From 'Prints in Imitation of Drawings' by Charles Rogers.
[Ref: 62285] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

David and Goliath. From the Original Picture, by Salvator Rosa, in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire. Vol II. N.o. 4.
Sal. Rosa Pinxit. R. Earlom fecit.
John Boydell excudit, 1766.
Mezzotint with etching. Plate: 230 x 335mm (9 x 13¼"). Very large margins with some foxing.
A decpiction of David about to behead the giant Goliath. A story from the book of Samuel in the Old Testament in which the Isrealites, suffering in battle at the hands of the giant Philistine soldier Goliath, are saved by the young David who defeats the warrior using his sling and rocks taken from the river. 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: 38270] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)

[Portrait of a Dwarf.] Dedié à Monsieur Jean Udny Consul General de Sa Majesté Britannique a Livourne par son tres humble et obëisante Serviteur Louis Saller. Le Tableau Original se trouve dans le Cabinet du même Consul Udny. Haut 5.Pieds 9 Pouces Anglois Large 4. Pieds 4. Pouces.
Peint par Salvator Rosa. Gravé par Louis Saller.
[n.d., c.1780.]
Rare engraving. Plate: 390 x 285mm (15½ x 11¼"). Trimmed to plate mark. Slight stain below title on left.
A portrait of a dwarf shown begging in the street. After a painting by artist Salvator Rosa in the collection of consul of Legorno John Udny (1727-1800) who was a merchant who dealt and collected works of art.
[Ref: 46669] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

[Glaucus and Scylla.]
S Rosa.
[n.d., c.1665.]
Etching. Plate: 350 x 235mm (13¾ x 9¼''). Foxing and pin holes. Small margins.
A mythological scene showing the sea god Glaucus pursuing Scylla. Etching by Salvator Rosa (1615-1673).
[Ref: 48023] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

Jacob Wrestling with the Angel. From the Original Picture by Salvator Rosa, in the Collection of the Duke of Devonshire. Vol II. N.o.3.
Sal: Rosa Pinx.t. R. Earlom fecit.
John Boydell excudi.t. 1766.
Mezzotint with etching. Plate: 230 x 335mm, (9 x 13¼"). Very large margins with some foxing.
A depiction of Jacob's fight with an angel described in the Book of Genesis. On his return to Canaan Jacob sent his four wives and eleven sons to cross the river while he stayed behind in contemplation with God. It was then that an angel appeared and the two wrestled all night until the angel seeing that he could not best Jacob blessed him and named him Isreal.
Ex Collection Duke of Westminster.
[Ref: 38273] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

In the Collection of W.m Kent Esq.r 2 feet 2 inch: wide. 1 foot 4 inch: high.
Salvator Rosa pinx. J: Wood Sculp.
Publish'd by Ar: Pond Feb.y 1744.
Fine etching. 310 x 405mm (12¼ x 16"), with wide margins.
A hooded figure reading a book in the foreground of this rocky, blustery landscape. William Kent (1685-1748), who is said to have Salvator Rosa's original painting in the title of the print, was an English painter, architect and landscape architect. He had a hand in the landscaping and interior design for Chiswick House, Hampton Court Palace and Devonshire House, and had a lasting impact on the history of interior design and estate layout.
[Ref: 54117] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

Laomedon, King of Troy, detected by Neptune and Apollo. Vide Hom. Iliad 21. From the Painting of Salvator Rosa in the Collection of William Hunter M.D.
Salvator Rosa pinx.t R. Strange Londini Sculp.t 1775
Line engraving, 450 x 360mm. 17½ x 14".
Apollo and Neptune disguised themselves and helped Laomedon to built the city of Troy, as recounted in Homer's Iliad. The painting (now in the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow) which Strange believed to be by Salvator Rosa, is currently unattributed.
[Ref: 12275] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)

[Mercury and Argus.] Al Ch.mo Sig.r Avvocato Anselmo Belloni Mantovano.
Salvator Rosa dipinse / Pietro Parboni incise.
[Antonio Poggioli. n.d.c, 1800].
Engraving with very large margins. Platemark: 490 x 610mm (19 x 24"). Light creasing in margins. Small nicks and tears to edges of sheet. Small rust spot in sky of printed area.
A fertile landscape scene by a river, depicting Mercury, the standing figure, lulling the seated Argus to sleep with his flute, thus leaving the white cow, a transformation of the nymph Io, unguarded. Lettered beneath image, with a three line dedication by the engraver to Anselmo Belloni, professor of letters in Mantua.
[Ref: 32521] £350.00

[Old man holding a sword.]
Painted by Sal. Rosa. engraved by C.W. Baillie 1763.
Etching with large margins, platemark 215 x 160mm (8½ x 6¼").
Etching supposedly after Salvator Rosa, the Italian artist whose work, including vertiginous landscapes and genre paintings of banditti, was immensely popular in England in the 18th century. This is an unusual image which may be taken from a painting no longer attributed to Rosa. Engraved by Captain William Baillie (1723-1810). Baillie retired from the army in 1761 with the rank of Captain and thereafter devoted himself to printmaking and dealing. He specialised in imitating old-master drawings and prints, using a variety of printmaking techniques.
Ex: collection of the Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 36370] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[Old man holding a sword.]
[Painted by Sal. Rosa. engraved by C.W. Baillie 1763.]
Etching, platemark 215 x 160mm (8½ x 6¼"), with very large margins. Proof before all letters.
Etching supposedly after Salvator Rosa, the Italian artist whose work, including vertiginous landscapes and genre paintings of banditti, was immensely popular in England in the 18th century. This is an unusual image which may be taken from a painting no longer attributed to Rosa. Engraved by Captain William Baillie (1723-1810). Baillie retired from the army in 1761 with the rank of Captain and thereafter devoted himself to printmaking and dealing. He specialised in imitating old-master drawings and prints, using a variety of printmaking techniques.
[Ref: 40379] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

Saint John Preaching in the Wilderness. From the Original Picture painted by Salvator Rosa, In the Collection of the Right Honourable the Earl of Chesterfield; To whom this Plate is most Humbly Dedicated, by his Lordship's most Obliged and most Obedient Servant, John Boydell.
Salvator Rosa Pinx.t. R. Earlom delin.t. John Browne Sculpsit.
J. Boydell excudit 1768. Published May 2.d 1768.
Engraving. Platemark: 480 x 600mm (18¾ Foxing in margins. Large margins on 3 sides. Trimmed to plate at top edge.
St John with cross, clothed in skins, standing under an overhanging rock, with a crowd listening to him gathered around a pool. From 'The Most Capital Paintings in England', a large series of engravings in five volumes published by John Boydell who promoted the interests of both artists, engravers and patrons, which played an important part in developing print culture in the 18th century.
[Ref: 39363] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)

A View of Tivoli. From the Original Picture painted by Rosa di Tivoli, In the Collection of John Hadleyt Esqr,,', to whom this plate is dedicated by his much Oblidge and most huble Servant. J. Boydell.
Rosa di Tivoli Pinxt, Will,,m Elliott Sculpt.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, by J.no Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside London: November 2d. 1765.
A very fine copper engraving. 605 x 405mm (24 x 16"), with large margins. Tear from the top edge, which has been repaired.
"The Most Capital Paintings in England" series of engravings in five volumes, late 1760s-1786, the first three (1769 to 1773) originally published under the title Sculptura Britannica. These were a critical and financial success for the publisher John Boydell who promoted the interests of both artists, engravers and Patrons establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
[Ref: 14393] £380.00

A View of Tivoli. From the Original Picture painted by Rosa di Tivoli, In the Collection of John Hadleyt Esqr,,', to whom this plate is dedicated by his much Oblidge and most huble Servant. J. Boydell.
Rosa di Tivoli Pinxt, Willm, Elliott Sculpt.
Publish'd accordin to Act of Parliament, by Jno. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside London: November 2d. 1765.
Engraving. Platemark: 605 x 405mm (24 x 16"). Slightly time stained.
A landscape with shepherds on the left, one turning to look at his dog which growls and puts back its ears, looking at a pair of bulls which lock hornsThe ruins of a classical temple can be seen above the trees on the far bank to the right. From the series 'The Most Capital Paintings in England' series of engravings in five volumes, late 1760s-1786, the first three (1769 to 1773) originally published under the title Sculptura Britannica. These were a critical and financial success for the publisher John Boydell who promoted the interests of both artists, engravers and Patrons establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
Ex Collection Duke of Westminster.
[Ref: 39368] £380.00

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