Grosvenor Prints

[Mary II] Her Highness the Princess of Orange.
P. Lellij Pinxit.
R.Tompson excudit. [n.d. c.1690.]
Rare mezzotint counterproof, watermarked paper, 345 x 250mm (13½ x 9¾"). Thread margins.
Portrait of Mary Stuart as Princess of Orange, three-quarter length, sitting, hair in curls, wearing necklace, and low dress decorated with pearls; vase of flowers and fluted pillar in background to left; embroidered curtain in background to right; frieze with three sculpted Cupids and a lion in background to centre right. Mary (1662-1694), daughter of James II, married Prince William of Orange in 1677. After the 'Glorious Revolution' she returned to England to rule jointly with her husband as Mary II and William III.
CS34. Blackett-Ord T48 II of III. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65078] £360.00

[Mary II] Her Royal highness The Princes of Orange.
I. Beckett exc: [n.d., c.1685].
Mezzotint, pt 17th century watermark. 235 x 185mm (9¼ x 7¼"). Narrow margins.
A half-length portrait in oval of Mary II while Princess of Orange, wearing low cut dress with lace and ermine.
CS 79. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65454] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[Mary of Modena] Maria Dutchesse of Jorck.
P. Lely pinxit. G. Valck fecit et ex [n.d., c.1680].
Mezzotint. 195 x 140mm (7¾ x 5½"). Small tear in right edge. Small margins.
A three-quarter length portrait in oval of Mary of Modena (1658-1718), when Duchess of York, before her husband became James II & VII.
CS 10, state i of ii. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65328] £320.00

[Mary of Modena] Maria Beatrice Principessa di Modana, Duchessa di York.
P. Lilÿ Pinxit. A Blooteling fecit et exe.
[n.d., c.1680.]
Mezzotint. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"). Thread margins, edges reinforced with paper on reverse.
Three quarter portrait of Mary of Modena (1658-1718), Queen of James II, as Duchess of York, pulling flowers from a bush in an urn.
CS S iii of iii. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 64786] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)

[Mary of Modena] Maria Beatrice Principessa di Modana, Duchessa di York.
P. Lilÿ Pinxit. A Blooteling fecit et exe.
[n.d., c.1680.]
Mezzotint. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"). Thread margins, short tear at bottom taped, plate slightly worn.
Three quarter portrait of Mary of Modena (1658-1718), Queen of James II, as Duchess of York, pulling flowers from a bush in an urn.
CS S iii of iii. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 64787] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

Her Royal Highnes the Dutchess of York &c.
W.Wissing pinx. R.Williams fe. E.Cooper ex.
[n.d., c.1690.]
Rare mezzotint on 17th century watermarked paper. 340 x 250mm (13½ x 10"). Trimmed into plate. Some faint foxing.
Portrait of Mary of Modena (1658 - 1718), Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland as the second wife of James II and VII. A devout Roman Catholic, Mary married the widower James, who was then the younger brother and heir presumptive of Charles II. She was devoted to James and their children, two of whom survived to adulthood: the Jacobite claimant to the thrones, James Francis Edward, and Louisa Maria Teresa.
CS59. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65507] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)

Maria DG Ang: Sco: Fra: et Hib: Regina & c
W. Wissing pinx. R Williams fe
Sold by E. Cooper at the 3 pidgions in Bedford Street. [n.d. c.1688]
Mezzotint, 18th century watermark, sheet 240 x 190mm (9½ x 7½") Trimmed.
A half-length portrait of Mary of Modena (1658-1718), Queen of James II depicted within an oval frame, her hair styled in curls. She wears earrings, a pearl necklace, and a low-cut, jeweled gown.
CS 34 II of II. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65457] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)

[Mary of Modena] Maria Beatrice Principessa di Modana, Duchessa di York.
P. Lilÿ Pinxit. A Blooteling fecit et exe.
[n.d., c.1680.]
Mezzotint. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"). Thread margins,
Three quarter portrait of Mary of Modena (1658-1718), Queen of James II, as Duchess of York, pulling flowers from a bush in an urn.
CS S ii of iii. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 64788] £320.00

[Mary of Modena] Maria D.G. Ang: Sco: Fra: et Hib: Regina.
G. Kneller pinx. [engraved by Isaac Beckett.]
J. Smith ex: [n.d., c.1690].
A rare mezzotint, 17th century watermark. Sheet 325 x 235mm (12¾ x 9¼"). Trimmed into plate, affecting sides of title, repaired tears, mounted in album paper.
A head and shoulders portrait in oval of Mary of Modena, with pearl necklace and earring, in ermine lined robes.
Russell 71a, ii of ii. Ex collection Christopher Lennox-Boyd & John Challoner Smith.
[Ref: 65428] £320.00

[Mary of Modena] Maria D.G. Ang: Sco: Fra: et Hib: Regina.
G. Kneller pinx. I. Beckett fe:
Sold by I Beckett at ye Golde head in ye Old Baily [n.d., c.1685].
A rare mezzotint, 17th century watermark. Sheet 325 x 235mm (12¾ x 9¼"). Trimmed into plate, affecting sides of title, repaired tears, mounted in album paper at sides.
A head and shoulders portrait in oval of Mary of Modena (1658-1718) , with pearl necklace and earring, in ermine lined robes.
CS: 70, ii of ii, 'only 2 known'. Ex collection Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65425] £320.00

Maria D.G. Ang: Sco: Fran: et Hib: Regina. Cum privilegio Regis.
P. Lelly Eques pinx:
Alex.r Browne exc. [n.d. c.1685]
Scarce mezzotint proof before letters, 415 x 245mm (16¼ x 9¾"). Repaired tears. Creasing at top. Time stained.
A three-quarter length seated portrait of Mary of Modena (1658-1718), Queen of James II. She wears a pearl necklace and a low-cut dress, holding a wreath. To the right, there is a fluted pillar and curtain, with a distant landscape in the background.
CS26. Turner B29 III of III. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 64941] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

[His Highness Prince Rupert.]
[P. Lelij pinxit.] [Engraved by Paul van Somer?]
R. Tompson excudit. [n.d., c.1670.]
Mezzotint, false proof. 335 x 255mm (13¼ x 10"). Trimmed to plate, stains.
A portrait of Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619 - 1682), three-quarter length, standing to the right, wearing a wig, lace cravat, and robes of the Garter. A pillar is seen in the background and a landscape with hills, a river and trees are in the distance to the right. Prince Rupert of the Rhine was the son of Frederick, Elector Palatine, and Elizabeth, daughter of James I & VI. In 1642, already an experienced soldier, he was given command of the cavalry of his uncle, Charles I, becoming captain-general of all Royalist forces in 1644. Prince Rupert had artistic and scientific interests and played an important role in the development of mezzotint as well as experimenting with gunpowder, metallurgy, gunnery, and glass manufacture.
Chaloner Smith 42.II.
[Ref: 65061] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

James Duke of Monmouth.
W. Wissing pinx. R Williams fe
Sold by E. Cooper at the 3 pidgions in Bedford Street. [n.d. c.1688]
Mezzotint, 17th century watermark, sheet 240 x 190mm (9½ x 7½") Trimmed. Time stains.
A half-length portrait of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), depicted within an oval frame. He is shown wearing a long wig, a lace cravat, armour, and a sash. James Scott, the illegitimate son of Charles II and Lucy Walter, was introduced to court in 1662, where he quickly became a favorite of the king, who granted him the title of Duke of Monmouth. In 1663, he married Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch, adopting her surname (having previously been known as James Fitzroy or Crofts). He commanded troops during the Anglo-Dutch War of 1672-74 and later against Scottish rebels in 1679. After declaring his claim to the throne, he was banished that same year and again in 1684. Upon his father’s death, he returned and raised an army against James II, but was defeated at the Battle of Sedgemoor. James was executed by beheading on Tower Hill on 15 July 1685.
CS 38. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65461] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)

James Duke of Monmouth.
W. Wissing pinx. R Williams fe
Sold by E. Cooper at the 3 pidgions in Bedford Street. [n.d. c.1688]
Mezzotint, sheet 240 x 190mm (9½ x 7½") Trimmed. Stains where previously glued down. Damage to three corners. Ink staining in title.
A half-length portrait of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), depicted within an oval frame. He is shown wearing a long wig, a lace cravat, armour, and a sash. James Scott, the illegitimate son of Charles II and Lucy Walter, was introduced to court in 1662, where he quickly became a favorite of the king, who granted him the title of Duke of Monmouth. In 1663, he married Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch, adopting her surname (having previously been known as James Fitzroy or Crofts). He commanded troops during the Anglo-Dutch War of 1672-74 and later against Scottish rebels in 1679. After declaring his claim to the throne, he was banished that same year and again in 1684. Upon his father’s death, he returned and raised an army against James II, but was defeated at the Battle of Sedgemoor. James was executed by beheading on Tower Hill on 15 July 1685.
CS 38. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65463] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)

James Duke of Monmouth.
Wissing Pinxit. Vander Vaart fecit.
E. Cooper exudit [n.d., c.1685].
Mezzotint. Sheet 340 x 240mm (13½ x 9½"). Trimmed within plate, laid on album paper.
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), English nobleman and the eldest illegitimate son of Charles II and his mistress, Lucy Walter. Scott was executed after making an unsuccessful attempt to depose his uncle, James II, in the Monmouth Rebellion.
CS 6. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65355] £280.00

[William III] Guilielmus Henricus D:G: Prins van Orange &c.
P. Lelÿ Pinxt. A. Blooteling Fecit et ex: 1678.
Mezzotint, rich impression. Sheet 350 x 255mm (13¾ x 10"). Trimmed close to image, creased. Collector's stamp of Fritz Reiss on reverse.
Half-length portrait in oval of William III (1650-1702) as Prince of Orange, with long hair, cravat and armour.
Ex: Collections of Fritz Reiss and The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd, both collectors of mezzotints. Wessely 46
[Ref: 64794] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)

[William III] Guilielmus Henricus D.G. Princeps Auriacus.
A. Blooteling fec.et.ex.
[n.d. c.1680.]
Mezzotint. 105 x 75mm (4¼ x 3"). Trimmed close to the platemark, laid on album sheet.
Half-length portrait of William III (1650-1702) as Prince of Orange, with long hair, cravat and armour.
Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd. Wessely 47.
[Ref: 64792] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[His Highness the Prince of Orange.]
[P. Lely Pinxit.] [R. Thompson excudit.]
[.n.d. c.1680]
Very scarce mezzotint, print 350 x 285mm (14 x 11¼"). Trimmed to image and glued to backing sheet at top corners.
Three-quarter length portrait of the future William III (1650-1702) standing in front of a rock. He wears a long wig, lace cravat, and armour, holding a baton, and placing one hand on a helmet on a block. In the background a cavalry battle is raging and a castle can be seen in distance.
CS36. Blackett-Ord T70. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd. See also [Ref: 58881].
[Ref: 65069] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)

[William III] Guilielmus Henricus D:G: Prins van Orange &c.
P. Lelÿ Pinxt. A. Blooteling Fecit et ex: 1678.
Mezzotint. 350 x 255mm (13¾ x 10"). Narrow margins, sheet edged with album paper, some spotting.
Half-length portrait in oval of William III (1650-1702) as Prince of Orange, with long hair, cravat and armour.
Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd. Wessely 46.
[Ref: 64793] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[William III] Guilielmus Henricus D:G: Prins van Orange &c.
P. Lelÿ Pinxt. A. Blooteling Fecit et ex: 1678.
Mezzotint, watermarked paper. Sheet 350 x 255mm (13¾ x 10"). Narrow margins, laid on album paper.
Half-length portrait in oval of William III (1650-1702) as Prince of Orange, with long hair, cravat and armour.
Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.Wessely 46
[Ref: 64796] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)

[William III] His Royal highness The Prince of Orange.
[after Peter Lely.]
I. Beckett exc: [n.d., c.1685].
Mezzotint. Sheet 240 x 190mm (9½ x 7½"). Trimmed within plate,laid on album paper at edges, some creasing.
A half-length portrait in oval of William III while Prince of Orange, wearing armour and a lacey cravat.
CS 81. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65456] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[William III] Guilielmus Henricus D:G: Prins van Orange &c.
P. Lelÿ Pinxt. A. Blooteling Fecit et ex: 1678.
Mezzotint, rich impression, watermarked paper. Sheet 350 x 255mm (13¾ x 10"). Trimmed close to image.
Half-length portrait in oval of William III (1650-1702) as Prince of Orange, with long hair, cravat and armour.
Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd. Wessely 46
[Ref: 64795] £320.00 (£384.00 incl.VAT)

[William III as Prince of Orange] Guillaume Henri Prince d’Orange.
Gravé par Jean Verkolje.
Metr' en Lumiere par Nicolas Visscher Avec Privil: des Etats Generals [n.d. c.1680].
Fine mezzotint. Sheet 435 x 320mm (17 x 12½"). Trimmed to plate on three sides, to image on left, mounted in album paper at sides.
Three quarter portrait of William of Orange, the future William III, wearing state robes, wig and collar of St George, a plumed hat to one side.
Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd. Wessely 23.
[Ref: 65334] £320.00

[William III & Mary II as Prince & Princess of Orange.] Guilielimus Henricus D.G. Princeps Auriacus. [&] Maria Princesse van Orange &c.
P. Lely Pinxit. G. Valck fecit et ex. [Mary: 'G. Valck fecit et excud 1678.']
Cum Privilegio ordinum Hollandiæ et Westfrisiæ [n.d. c.1678].
Pair of mezzotints. 345 x 260mm (13½ x 10¼") & 350 x 255mm (13¾ x 10"). Both with narrow margins, William creased in centre.
Head and shoulders portraits: William as Prince of Orange, wearing a wig, armour and lace stock; Mary wearing a pearl necklace.
CS 4 & 6. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65325] £520.00 view all images for this item

[William III & Mary II] Wilhelmus. Henr. D.G. Mag. Brit. Franc. Et. Hib. Rex. &c. [&] Maria. D.G. Mag. Brit. Franc. Et. Hib. Regina. &c.
G. Valck fec. et exc.
Cum Privile. Ordi. Hollan. et West-Fri. [n.d., c.1690.]
Pair of mezzotints. 345 x 255mm (13½ x 10") & 350 x 255mm (13¾ x 10"). Both trimmed to plate, William laid on album paper.
A pair of portraits published shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688, both with verse by Lambert Bidloo underneath. William wears his crown, wig, lace cravat and the collar of the Order of St George; Mary wears her crown, pearl necklace and ermine-lined robes.
CS 5a & 7a, second state with the addition of crown and George. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65333] £490.00 view all images for this item

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