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The Spirit of A Child Arrived In The Presence Of The Almighty.
The Spirit of A Child Arrived In The Presence Of The Almighty. And the Lamb which is in the midst of the Throne shall feed them/ and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters Rev. Chap. VII. Ver: 17.
Painted by the Revd. Wm. Peters R.A. Engraved by Benjn. Smith.
London. Publishd by Boydell & Co. Cheapside [n.d., c.1800].
Stipple and etching, 440 x 315mm (17¼ x 12½"). Slightly soiled; water stain to upper right, crease through lower left..
An angel, clothed in swirling draperies with a palm in its right hand, ascends upwards with a child at its side. After Rev Matthew William Peters (1742 - 1814), partner to 'Of such is the kingdom of God'. The artist is Matthew William Peters (1742-1814), most famous for his provocative painting of a courtesan (known as 'Lydia' in the mezzotint copy). He came to regret his choice of subject, as he was ordained in 1781, becoming the Royal Academy's chaplain (1784-8), then chaplain to the Prince of Wales.
For a coloured impression see ref. 27565; Lady Victoria Manners' 'Matthew William Peters, R.A.' p.65
[Ref: 10375]   £140.00   (£168.00 incl.VAT)
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Portrait of the Most Noble The Marchioness of Salisbury Dedicated to the Right Hon.ble The Earl of Hillsborough. By his Lordships most obedient humble Serv.t R.d Harraden.
Portrait of the Most Noble The Marchioness of Salisbury Dedicated to the Right Hon.ble The Earl of Hillsborough. By his Lordships most obedient humble Serv.t R.d Harraden.
R. Crosse pinx.t painter in Enamel to his Majesty. R.H. Excud. Benj. Smith sculp.t
Pub.d August 1 1790 by R. Harraden St. Martins Lane.
Rare stipple. Plate: 210 x 165mm (8¼ x 6½''). Very small margins, slight creasing
A portrait of Mary Amelia Cecil (1750-1835) after a miniature by Richard Crosse.
[Ref: 50016]   £120.00   (£144.00 incl.VAT)
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The Favor'd Dove.
The Favor'd Dove.
From the Original drawing by Soinard.
Engraved & Published Decr.1st.1827 by Benj.n Smith. 21, Judd Place, West New Road.
Stipple. Plate 215 x 255mm. 8½ x 10". Uncut sheet.
A young woman reclining on chaise lounge with a dove perched by her face, and looking at her. She holds a book in her right hand. Standing next to the chair is a device omitting incense.
[Ref: 17333]   £65.00   (£78.00 incl.VAT)
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His Most Gracious Majesty King George the Third.
His Most Gracious Majesty King George the Third. This print, Engraved from a Picture painted by S.r William Beechey, in his Majesty's Collection, is most humbly Dedicated to Her Majesty by her Most Dutiful and Loyal Subjects, J. & J. Boydell.
Painted by S.r W.m Beechey R.A. Engraved by Benjamin Smith.
Pub. Dec. 1. 1804, by J. & J. Boydell, at the Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, & No. 90, Cheapside, London.
Stipple, printed in colours and hand-finished. 595 x 420mm (16½ x . 23½"). Some restoration to edges. Cut to platemark.
A full-length portrait of George III in riding gear, an ornamental urn to the right.
[Ref: 60930]   £320.00  
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Milton and his two Daughters. vide Life of Milton page 112.
Milton and his two Daughters. vide Life of Milton page 112.
G. Romney pinxit. Benj. Smith sculp.
Publish'd June 4. 1795 by J. & J. Boydell, & G. Nicol, at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall. & No.90 Cheapside, London.
Stipple, sheet 355 x 440mm (14 x 17¼"). Trimmed on left and right. Slight creasing on left title.
Milton dictating 'Paradise Lost' to his two daughters, who sit at a desk at left, their father sick and wrapped in blankets in a chair at right. John Milton (1608-1674), the poet.
Horne: 141.
[Ref: 56628]   £140.00   (£168.00 incl.VAT)
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Mr: Pond.
Mr: Pond.
Thos. Parkinson pinxt. Benjm. Smith sculpt.
Pub: April 10 1787, by Benjm. Smith No.27, Great Pultney Street.
Stipple engraving with aquatint in sepia, sheet 225 x 175mm. Trimmed to plate and glued at corners onto a backing sheet for album. Stain lower left corner.
John Pond, son of John Pond of Newmarket and nephew of the painter and engraver Arthur Pond (1701 - 1758). A fine impression.
NPG: D8563. BM. Vol III, pg.486.
[Ref: 7376]   £120.00   (£144.00 incl.VAT)
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Providence. From the Original Picture presented to the City by Ald. Boydell.
Providence. From the Original Picture presented to the City by Ald. Boydell. To Their Most Excellent Majesties King George III & Queen Charlotte, This Print is most humbly dedicated by their most Dutiful and Loyal Subject, Jn.o Boydell.
Painted by J.F. Rigaud. Engraved by B. Smith.
Pub. Sept. 29 1799 by J. & J. Boydell, No 90, Cheapside, & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, London.
Stipple with very large margins. 595 x 440mm (23½ x 17¼"). Margins worn, some repairs.
Female personification of Providence, sitting on clouds above the world,. with eye of foresight on her chest and keys in hand, putti with a cornucopia in the foreground, two others above at either side, one beside a sun at left and the other a moon. From a series of four moral allegories, with Happiness, Wisdom & Innocence.
[Ref: 31136]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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Shakespeare Nursed by Tragedy and Comedy.
Shakespeare Nursed by Tragedy and Comedy. Engraved from the Original Picture Painted by Geo. Romney Esq.r In the Possession of Francis Newbery, Esq.r.
Painted by G. Romney Esq.r. Engraved by B. Smith.
London Pub Dec.r 1st 1803 by J. & J. Boydell, at the Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mallm & No 90 Cheapside.
Stipple. 320 x 420mm (12½ x 16½"). Trimmed to plate, top right corner torn, bit messy in margins.
The infant Shakespeare sitting on a basket covered by a sheet beneath a tree, Tragedy holding a pipe which he plays. The smiling Comedy is Emma Hamilton, Romney's muse, wife of Sir William Hamilton and lover of Horatio Nelson.
[Ref: 44285]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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[William Shakespeare] The Alto-Relievo in the Front of the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall.
[William Shakespeare] The Alto-Relievo in the Front of the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall. Represents Shakespeare seated between the Dramatick Muse and the Genius of Painting, who is pointing Him out as the proper Subject for her Pencil.
I. Banks R.A. fecit. Benj. Smith sculp.
Published June 4 1796, by John & Josiah Boydell, at No. 90, Cheapside & at the Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall.
Stipple. 560 x 420mm (22 x 16½"), with large margins.
A bas-relief sculpture that decorated the front of Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery. This was the frontispiece to the series of large plates of Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery.
See Ref: 28933 for smaller version.
[Ref: 56262]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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The Infant Shakespeare. attended by Nature and the Passions.
The Infant Shakespeare. attended by Nature and the Passions.
Painted by George Romney. Engraved by Benj.n Smith.
Pub.d. Sept.r 29 1799, by J. & J. Boydell, at the Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall & No. 90, Cheapside, London.
Stipple. 500 x 635mm (19¾ x 25"), with wide margins. Faint crease. Borders dusty.
Shakespeare as an infant holding a flute, sitting on a blanket supported by a bare-breasted Nature, surrounded by tragic and grotesque figures
[Ref: 53912]   £230.00   (£276.00 incl.VAT)
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Street Walkers
Street Walkers
RST Etch.d by B. Smith
Pub March 28 1787 by S.W. Fores at the Caracature Warehouse No. 3 Piccadilly London
Rare etching, platemark 360 x 255mm (14 x 10"). Very small margins.
A fashionably-dressed man and a woman (a courtesan) cross paths at the corner of Piccadilly and Bond Street in London. The shop on the corner (a site now occupied by De Beers Diamond Jewellers) offers Uxbridge Rolls, while a child in the lower right offers a shoe-mending service. One of the first prints etched by Benjamin Smith (d.1833), who went on to work regularly for the major publisher of the day, John Boydell. First published the previous year by Smith at his premises in Battle Bridge (now Kings Cross).
BM Satires 7080
[Ref: 41484]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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The Birth of Venus.
The Birth of Venus. From the celebrated Picture by the late James Barry Esq. R.A.
Painted by James Barry. R.A. Engraved by Benjamin Smith.
Published Feby. 1827. (for the Proprietor) by B.Smith, 21, Judd Place, West, New Road.
Stipple engraving. 264 x 203mm (10½ x 8"). Trimmed to plate at top.
A naked Venus rises from the sea, with seahorses, Doves and Cupid.
[Ref: 8458]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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The Birth of Venus.
The Birth of Venus. From the celebrated Picture by the late James Barry Esq. R.A.
Painted by James Barry. R.A. Engraved by Benjamin Smith.
Published Feby. 1827. (for the Proprietor) by B.Smith, 21, Judd Place, West, New Road.
Stipple engraving. 264 x 203mm. 10" 3/8 x 8", large margins.
A romantic image showing a mythological scene portraying the birth of Venus, the goddess holds her long hair aloft. Beside her are a pair of doves and Cupid.
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