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![[Firework display in Amsterdam on 7 September 1667 to commemorate the peace between England and the Netherlands]](jpegs/42586.jpg)
[Firework display in Amsterdam on 7 September 1667 to commemorate the peace between England and the Netherlands] Victori en Vreugde-Vuren gehouden op den 7 September Ao 1667, ter gedachtenis van de Engelse en Nederlandtse Vreede
[published by Marcus Willemsz Doornick, Amsterdam, c.1667]
Etching, sheet 155 x 235mm (6 x 9¼"). Possibly trimmed from larger broadside and glued to backing sheet.
Firework display held to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Breda, signed on 24 August 1667, which ended the second Anglo-Dutch war. This etching first appeared as part of a large broadside, and subsequently in the book 'Kort en Bondigh Verhael Van't geene in den oorlogh ... in't Jaer 1667', both published by Marcus Doornick.
[Ref: 42586] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[published by Marcus Willemsz Doornick, Amsterdam, c.1667]
Etching, sheet 155 x 235mm (6 x 9¼"). Possibly trimmed from larger broadside and glued to backing sheet.
Firework display held to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Breda, signed on 24 August 1667, which ended the second Anglo-Dutch war. This etching first appeared as part of a large broadside, and subsequently in the book 'Kort en Bondigh Verhael Van't geene in den oorlogh ... in't Jaer 1667', both published by Marcus Doornick.
[Ref: 42586] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
![[Fireworks for the wedding of Leopold I] Eigentliche Abbild ,, ünd vorstellüng des sehr künftlichen ünd tostbarn Feuerwerds](jpegs/54927.jpg)
[Fireworks for the wedding of Leopold I] Eigentliche Abbild ,, ünd vorstellüng des sehr künftlichen ünd tostbarn Feuerwerds welches auf dem Hochfeyerlichen Kayserl. Beylager zu Wien den 8, Decembris (28) Novemb.) dess 1666. Jahrs, angesündet und branet worden.
[after Melchior Küsel.]
[Frankfurt: Johann Görlin & Johann Bauer, 1703.]
Engraving. 300 x 345mm (11¾ x 13½"), with margins. Binding folds.
A fireworks display celebrating the marriage of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I to Margaret Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain. The fireworks are being launched from a baroque building, with centaurs fighting in the foreground. From 'Theatrum Europaeum', published by the heirs of Matthaus Merian.
[Ref: 54927] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[after Melchior Küsel.]
[Frankfurt: Johann Görlin & Johann Bauer, 1703.]
Engraving. 300 x 345mm (11¾ x 13½"), with margins. Binding folds.
A fireworks display celebrating the marriage of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I to Margaret Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain. The fireworks are being launched from a baroque building, with centaurs fighting in the foreground. From 'Theatrum Europaeum', published by the heirs of Matthaus Merian.
[Ref: 54927] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
A Representation of the Royal Fire-Work perform'd by the directions of Coll. Hopkey and Coll. Borgard on the River of Thames near Whitehall, y.e 7.th of July 1713. being y.e day appointed for a publick Thanksgiving for the General Peace.
B. Lens fec. et exc.
[n.d. 1713]
Extremely rare & fine mezzotint. 520 x 410mm (20½ x 16"). Trimmed to plate mark. Horizontal centre fold crease with minor creasing and scratches across the image. Small nicks to the edges. Loss to bottom left corner filled in with ink.
An architectural facade of paired columns adorned with statues and the royal crest. Fireworks burst into the sky in the background as well as on the Thames in the foreground. The statues take the allegorical form of Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, Justice, Courage, Victory, Peace and Conduct. The year of peace, or Anno Pacis, refers to the Peace of Utrecht signed in April 1713 by Queen Anne, Louis XIV and Philip V of Spain.
[Ref: 56467] £950.00
B. Lens fec. et exc.
[n.d. 1713]
Extremely rare & fine mezzotint. 520 x 410mm (20½ x 16"). Trimmed to plate mark. Horizontal centre fold crease with minor creasing and scratches across the image. Small nicks to the edges. Loss to bottom left corner filled in with ink.
An architectural facade of paired columns adorned with statues and the royal crest. Fireworks burst into the sky in the background as well as on the Thames in the foreground. The statues take the allegorical form of Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, Justice, Courage, Victory, Peace and Conduct. The year of peace, or Anno Pacis, refers to the Peace of Utrecht signed in April 1713 by Queen Anne, Louis XIV and Philip V of Spain.
[Ref: 56467] £950.00
![A View of the Chinese Bridge in St. James's Park. [&] A View of the Temple of Concord in the Green Park as seen at Midnight on the 1st August. in Celebration of the Glorious Peace of 1814.](jpegs/199.jpg)
A View of the Chinese Bridge in St. James's Park. [&] A View of the Temple of Concord in the Green Park as seen at Midnight on the 1st August. in Celebration of the Glorious Peace of 1814.
Exec.d by F. Calvert.
Published as the Act Directs, by Burkitt & Hudson, 85 Cheapside London. [n.d., 1814.]
Pair of aquatints with hand colour. Ea. c. 395 x 470mm (15½ x 18"). Trimmed to plate mark top & bottom. "Temple of Concord" without publication line
Two scenes of the firework displays designed and directed by Colonel William Congreve to celebrate the supposed end to the Napoleonic Wars in 1814. Planned by the Prince Regent, the display was watched by Frederick William III of Prussia, Tsar Alexander and Prince Metternich. Frederick Calvert (fl. 1814-44).
[Ref: 199] £1,250.00 view all images for this item
Exec.d by F. Calvert.
Published as the Act Directs, by Burkitt & Hudson, 85 Cheapside London. [n.d., 1814.]
Pair of aquatints with hand colour. Ea. c. 395 x 470mm (15½ x 18"). Trimmed to plate mark top & bottom. "Temple of Concord" without publication line
Two scenes of the firework displays designed and directed by Colonel William Congreve to celebrate the supposed end to the Napoleonic Wars in 1814. Planned by the Prince Regent, the display was watched by Frederick William III of Prussia, Tsar Alexander and Prince Metternich. Frederick Calvert (fl. 1814-44).
[Ref: 199] £1,250.00 view all images for this item
The Chinese Bridge on Fire, on the night of the celebration of the glorious Peace of 1814.
Published & Sold Aug.t 12th 1814, by Edw.d Orme, Bond St. London.
Coloured mezzotint, prepared as a transparency. 180 x 125mm (7 x 5"), Narrow margins, some staining.
On 1st August 1814 a series of events celebrating both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the centenary of Hanoverian rule in England. In St James's Park a Chinese bridge with a pagoda was built over the lake; in Green Park a revolving Temple of Concord was constructed by Sir William Congreve (of rocket fame); and in Hyde Park naval battles with miniature frigates were fought (the 'Nile' and 'Trafalgar' against the French and a third against the Americans, a reminder that Britain was still fighting the War of 1812). The battles were successful events: however the pagoda in St James's Park was set alight by fireworks, killing one and injuring another; and the balloon ascent, by James Sadler (1753-1828, the first English balloonist) did not go as planned and he had to make an emergency landing. This print has been treated with oil and colour on the reverse to create more vivid colours when held up to a light.
[Ref: 53152] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
Published & Sold Aug.t 12th 1814, by Edw.d Orme, Bond St. London.
Coloured mezzotint, prepared as a transparency. 180 x 125mm (7 x 5"), Narrow margins, some staining.
On 1st August 1814 a series of events celebrating both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the centenary of Hanoverian rule in England. In St James's Park a Chinese bridge with a pagoda was built over the lake; in Green Park a revolving Temple of Concord was constructed by Sir William Congreve (of rocket fame); and in Hyde Park naval battles with miniature frigates were fought (the 'Nile' and 'Trafalgar' against the French and a third against the Americans, a reminder that Britain was still fighting the War of 1812). The battles were successful events: however the pagoda in St James's Park was set alight by fireworks, killing one and injuring another; and the balloon ascent, by James Sadler (1753-1828, the first English balloonist) did not go as planned and he had to make an emergency landing. This print has been treated with oil and colour on the reverse to create more vivid colours when held up to a light.
[Ref: 53152] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
Naumachy (or Sham Sea fight) on the Serpentine, and display of Fireworks in Celebration of the Grand Jubilee. A.t 1st 1814.
[n.d., 1814.]
Rare aquatint. Sheet 285 x 305mm (11¼ x 12"), ink mss. ownership inscription on reverse dated 'September 19th 1814'. Trimmed within plate at sides, repaired tears in left and right edge.
A printed souvenir of the event, which saw a mock sea battle between 42 miniature warships, 40 feet long and 12 feet wide, each carrying ten guns and thirty crew, all of which had to be constructed on site.
Provenance: Athelhampton House, Dorset.
[Ref: 52924] £390.00
[n.d., 1814.]
Rare aquatint. Sheet 285 x 305mm (11¼ x 12"), ink mss. ownership inscription on reverse dated 'September 19th 1814'. Trimmed within plate at sides, repaired tears in left and right edge.
A printed souvenir of the event, which saw a mock sea battle between 42 miniature warships, 40 feet long and 12 feet wide, each carrying ten guns and thirty crew, all of which had to be constructed on site.
Provenance: Athelhampton House, Dorset.
[Ref: 52924] £390.00
![[Fireworks at Strasbourg] Représentation des Edifices et Decorations Elevés, et du Feu d'Artifice exécuté le 5 Octobre 1744](jpegs/54038.jpg)
[Fireworks at Strasbourg] Représentation des Edifices et Decorations Elevés, et du Feu d'Artifice exécuté le 5 Octobre 1744 sous le bon plaisir et en presence de Sa Majesté Louis XV, par les Ordres du Magestrat de Strasbourg, sur la Riviere d'Ill, et en façe du Palais Episcopal où Sa Majesté.
Inventé dessiné et dirigé par J.M. Weis Graveur de la Ville de Strasbourg. Gravé par J.B. Le Bas Graveur du Cabinet du Roy.
[n.d., c.1745]
Etching. 450 x 770mm (17¾ x 30¼"), with large margins. Crack in platemark and centrefold margin repaired, faint damp stain affecting margin and title area on left.
A massive fireworks display outside the Episcopal Palace, Strasbourg, with spectators lining the river. In 1744 Louis XIV travelled to Germany to join his army fighting the War of the Austrian Succession. He fell ill, so gravely that his chaplain could blackmail Louis into giving up his mistress before receiving absolution. When he recovered a five-day party was held, with the events recorded in 'Représentation des fêtes données par la ville de Strasbourg pour la convalescence du roi, à l'arrivée et pendant le séjour de Sa Majesté en cette ville', with this being plate 5 of 11.
[Ref: 54038] £650.00
Inventé dessiné et dirigé par J.M. Weis Graveur de la Ville de Strasbourg. Gravé par J.B. Le Bas Graveur du Cabinet du Roy.
[n.d., c.1745]
Etching. 450 x 770mm (17¾ x 30¼"), with large margins. Crack in platemark and centrefold margin repaired, faint damp stain affecting margin and title area on left.
A massive fireworks display outside the Episcopal Palace, Strasbourg, with spectators lining the river. In 1744 Louis XIV travelled to Germany to join his army fighting the War of the Austrian Succession. He fell ill, so gravely that his chaplain could blackmail Louis into giving up his mistress before receiving absolution. When he recovered a five-day party was held, with the events recorded in 'Représentation des fêtes données par la ville de Strasbourg pour la convalescence du roi, à l'arrivée et pendant le séjour de Sa Majesté en cette ville', with this being plate 5 of 11.
[Ref: 54038] £650.00
Windsor Castle from the Lower Court, on the 5th of Nov.
Paul Sandby Fecit.
[Published by Sandby, 1766.]
Aquatint printed in sepia. 340 x 490mm (13¼ x 19¼"). Trimmed just within plate, crease.
A scene of revellers celebrating Guy Fawkes Night, with bonfire and fireworks, under the walls of Windsor Castle. It was published as the fourth of a set of five aquatints of Windsor Castle dedicated to the Duke of Montague.
BM: 1865,0610.1254
[Ref: 42126] £360.00
Paul Sandby Fecit.
[Published by Sandby, 1766.]
Aquatint printed in sepia. 340 x 490mm (13¼ x 19¼"). Trimmed just within plate, crease.
A scene of revellers celebrating Guy Fawkes Night, with bonfire and fireworks, under the walls of Windsor Castle. It was published as the fourth of a set of five aquatints of Windsor Castle dedicated to the Duke of Montague.
BM: 1865,0610.1254
[Ref: 42126] £360.00