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The Confluence of the Cherwell and Isis.
The Confluence of the Cherwell and Isis. Brasen Nose Boat Coming In.
Drawn and Etch'd by JWhessell.
Saint Aldates Oxford Feby. 1824.
Etching, 260 x 315mm. 10¼ x 12½". Closed tears to margins, and into sky area. Extremities chipped. Damaged.
View from the riverbank of a crew of eight (plus cox) rowing past some Oxford landmarks on the far bank; the race watched by three students in foreground to left. Numbered 'Pl. 39', with dimensions of the boat recorded (lower right). By and after John Whessell (c.1760 - 1824 or after).
[Ref: 19515]   £220.00   (£264.00 incl.VAT)
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Eagle beating Eleanor.
Eagle beating Eleanor. A Match for 200 Gs. run accross the Flat Newmarket - Oct.r Meeting 1804.
I. Whessell pinxt.
Published March 1, 1809 by Edward Orme, Printseller to the King Engraver & Publisher Bond St.r, corner of Brook St. London.
Mezzotint with very fine colour. 387mm x 293mm (15¼ x 11½"). Trimmed to plate mark and mounted with false margins in keeping with contemporary practise
Eagle, sired by Volunteer, was described by the Sporting Magazine of 1806 as 'the finest Horse ever seen, and was superior in speed to Any horse in England of his time'. He was the first major stud export to America. This print was stored in a contemporary album, maintaining the quality of the colour.
Not found in Siltzer.
[Ref: 45847]   £1,950.00  
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Oxford; From the Seat on the New Path to Pullin's Tree.
Oxford; From the Seat on the New Path to Pullin's Tree. Pl. 35.
J. Whessell del.t et Sculp.t 1822.
Etching on chine collé. 115 x 155mm (4½ x 6"), with large margins.
Prospect of Oxford. By and after John Whessell (c.1760 - 1824 or after).
[Ref: 50007]   £70.00   (£84.00 incl.VAT)
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