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A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
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Hospitality Kicking Avarice out of Doors. Or, New Tenants at a Mansion House.
[John Nixon.]
Sold by all the Printsellers in London, Nov.r. 9, 1799.
Very fine etching. 440 x 295mm (17¼ x 11½"). Trimmed close to plate and some album paper on verso.
A satirical scene depicting the new Lord Mayor of London, Harvey Combe (1752 - 1818) stands center in a hall, surrounded by a group of people who kneel and beg.
[Ref: 66299] £380.00
[John Nixon.]
Sold by all the Printsellers in London, Nov.r. 9, 1799.
Very fine etching. 440 x 295mm (17¼ x 11½"). Trimmed close to plate and some album paper on verso.
A satirical scene depicting the new Lord Mayor of London, Harvey Combe (1752 - 1818) stands center in a hall, surrounded by a group of people who kneel and beg.
[Ref: 66299] £380.00
The Wrangling Friends or Opposition in Disorder. I think myself justified in Saying this, because I do Know that there are People in this Country avowedly endeavouring to Disorder its Constitution its Government & that in a very Bold Manner - Vide Burk's Speech -
JN[ixon] [on right side]
Pub.d May 10 1791 by S W. Fores N.o 3 Piccadilly.
Rare hand-coloured etching, 270 x 370mm (10¾ x 14½"). On 18th century watermarked paper. Trimmed within plate. Damaged.
A satire on the famous scene between Fox and Burke on 6 May, which resulted in their permanent estrangement. In the House of Commons, Fox (1749-1806) and Burke (1729-97) stand side by side before a visibly agitated assembly. The Speaker (Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth (1757-1844)), just risen, watches from behind. Fox faces forward, weeping openly, handkerchief raised, lamenting the betrayal of 25 years’ friendship with Burke. A boy collects his tears in a bucket. Burke, turning away but glaring over his shoulder, curses Fox with a line invoking “Black Spirits & White…” while holding documents titled French Constitution and Treason Conspiracy Poor Old England. Papers labeled Bastile and Queen of France stick out of his pocket, and he tramples a paper titled Canada Bill. A demon fans his head with bellows, producing a cloud. The Speaker remarks it is the first time Fox has ever wept. On the Opposition side, Sheridan (1751-1816) demands order, accusing Burke of betraying a friend, while another man calls for “mops & pails,” and a youthful-looking member shouts “perfectly in order.” On the government side, Pitt (1759-1806) observes calmly, wishing the pair would fight to be rid of them, while another MP calls for the chair.
BM Satires 7855.
[Ref: 66900] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
JN[ixon] [on right side]
Pub.d May 10 1791 by S W. Fores N.o 3 Piccadilly.
Rare hand-coloured etching, 270 x 370mm (10¾ x 14½"). On 18th century watermarked paper. Trimmed within plate. Damaged.
A satire on the famous scene between Fox and Burke on 6 May, which resulted in their permanent estrangement. In the House of Commons, Fox (1749-1806) and Burke (1729-97) stand side by side before a visibly agitated assembly. The Speaker (Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth (1757-1844)), just risen, watches from behind. Fox faces forward, weeping openly, handkerchief raised, lamenting the betrayal of 25 years’ friendship with Burke. A boy collects his tears in a bucket. Burke, turning away but glaring over his shoulder, curses Fox with a line invoking “Black Spirits & White…” while holding documents titled French Constitution and Treason Conspiracy Poor Old England. Papers labeled Bastile and Queen of France stick out of his pocket, and he tramples a paper titled Canada Bill. A demon fans his head with bellows, producing a cloud. The Speaker remarks it is the first time Fox has ever wept. On the Opposition side, Sheridan (1751-1816) demands order, accusing Burke of betraying a friend, while another man calls for “mops & pails,” and a youthful-looking member shouts “perfectly in order.” On the government side, Pitt (1759-1806) observes calmly, wishing the pair would fight to be rid of them, while another MP calls for the chair.
BM Satires 7855.
[Ref: 66900] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)