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No.8.
J.F. Manskirsh del.t et sculp.t
London Pub. 1.st July 1808 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101, Strand.
Aquatint and soft-ground etching. Plate 273 x 380mm. 10¾ x 15". Repairs low right of image.
Country labourers at roadside. From "Ackermann's New Drawing Book, Comprising Groupes of Figures, Cattle, and other Animals, for the Embellishment of Landscapes, Designed and Engraved by J.F. Manskirsh".
Abbey Life: 153.8.
[Ref: 28176] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
J.F. Manskirsh del.t et sculp.t
London Pub. 1.st July 1808 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101, Strand.
Aquatint and soft-ground etching. Plate 273 x 380mm. 10¾ x 15". Repairs low right of image.
Country labourers at roadside. From "Ackermann's New Drawing Book, Comprising Groupes of Figures, Cattle, and other Animals, for the Embellishment of Landscapes, Designed and Engraved by J.F. Manskirsh".
Abbey Life: 153.8.
[Ref: 28176] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
![W. Manson [facsimile signature].](jpegs/60406.jpg)
W. Manson [facsimile signature].
[Painted by H.W. Phillips. Engraved by W.J. Edwards.]
[n.d. c.1840].
Stipple engraving. Trimmed in oval, sheet 335 x 250mm (13¼ x 9¾").
William Manson, London auctioneer who worked with George Henry Christie from 1831 until his death in 1852.
[Ref: 60406] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
[Painted by H.W. Phillips. Engraved by W.J. Edwards.]
[n.d. c.1840].
Stipple engraving. Trimmed in oval, sheet 335 x 250mm (13¼ x 9¾").
William Manson, London auctioneer who worked with George Henry Christie from 1831 until his death in 1852.
[Ref: 60406] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Thomas Manton D.D.
R. White sculpsit.
[n.d. c.1681.]
Engraving. 292 x 190mm. 11½ x 7½". Iron spot near centre.
Portrait of Thomas Manton, half length in an ornamental oval frame on a pedestal, long hair, wearing skull-cap, bands and gown; coat of arms below; frontispiece to his 'Works' (1681). Thomas Manton (1620-1677) was an English Puritan clergyman. He held ministries at Sowton and Colyton (1640-1645), at Stoke Newington (1645-1656) and Covent Garden (1656-1662). During this last turn Charles II was returned to the throne and saw the enactment of the Act of Uniformity of 1662. Since Manton was on favourable terms with Charles II he was offered the Deanery of Rochester, but he refused on conscience grounds.
Ex Collection: R. Hobson of Hove.
[Ref: 25392] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
R. White sculpsit.
[n.d. c.1681.]
Engraving. 292 x 190mm. 11½ x 7½". Iron spot near centre.
Portrait of Thomas Manton, half length in an ornamental oval frame on a pedestal, long hair, wearing skull-cap, bands and gown; coat of arms below; frontispiece to his 'Works' (1681). Thomas Manton (1620-1677) was an English Puritan clergyman. He held ministries at Sowton and Colyton (1640-1645), at Stoke Newington (1645-1656) and Covent Garden (1656-1662). During this last turn Charles II was returned to the throne and saw the enactment of the Act of Uniformity of 1662. Since Manton was on favourable terms with Charles II he was offered the Deanery of Rochester, but he refused on conscience grounds.
Ex Collection: R. Hobson of Hove.
[Ref: 25392] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Levée du Siege de Mantoue.
Chasselat del. Lith. de C. Motte R. de marais.
[n.d. c.1826.]
Lithograph. Sheet 444 x 596mm (17½ x 23½"), with very large margins.
The Siege of Mantua (1796-1797), when the French forces under the overall command of Napoleon, besieged and blockaded a large Austrian garrison for many months until it surrendered. Published in A.V. Arnault's 'Vie politique et militaire de Napoléon', Paris, 1822-1826.
[Ref: 30828] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Chasselat del. Lith. de C. Motte R. de marais.
[n.d. c.1826.]
Lithograph. Sheet 444 x 596mm (17½ x 23½"), with very large margins.
The Siege of Mantua (1796-1797), when the French forces under the overall command of Napoleon, besieged and blockaded a large Austrian garrison for many months until it surrendered. Published in A.V. Arnault's 'Vie politique et militaire de Napoléon', Paris, 1822-1826.
[Ref: 30828] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
The Pretty Mantua Maker.
Pub according to Act Jany. 1. 1772 by MDarly 39 Strand.
Etching, 170 x 120mm. 6¾ x 4¾".
A young woman looking downwards over her right shoulder. Her hands are crossed in front over a bundle wrapped in check material which she is carrying. She is elegantly dressed in a hat with ribbons, a cloak, a trained skirt. A Mantua (from the French 'manteuil' ) was originally a loose gown for women which developed into an overgown or robe typically worn over stays, stomacher and a co-ordinating petticoat. From 'Caricatures, Macaronies & Characters by sundry ladies gentlemen artists &c.', in an album of caricatures published by Mary Darly dated January 1776. It seems that her husband Matthew made the plates. Numbered 'V.2' upper left and '6' upper right.
BM Satires: 4991.
[Ref: 14176] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Pub according to Act Jany. 1. 1772 by MDarly 39 Strand.
Etching, 170 x 120mm. 6¾ x 4¾".
A young woman looking downwards over her right shoulder. Her hands are crossed in front over a bundle wrapped in check material which she is carrying. She is elegantly dressed in a hat with ribbons, a cloak, a trained skirt. A Mantua (from the French 'manteuil' ) was originally a loose gown for women which developed into an overgown or robe typically worn over stays, stomacher and a co-ordinating petticoat. From 'Caricatures, Macaronies & Characters by sundry ladies gentlemen artists &c.', in an album of caricatures published by Mary Darly dated January 1776. It seems that her husband Matthew made the plates. Numbered 'V.2' upper left and '6' upper right.
BM Satires: 4991.
[Ref: 14176] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Royal York Foundry & Stove Grate Manufactory.
Osborne & Co. Sc. London.
[n.d., c.1800.]
Rare engraving. Sheet 155 x 105mm (6 x 4¼"). Trimmed into plate. Some foxing near title.
Interior view of the Royal York Foundry & Stove Grate factory.
[Ref: 63206] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Osborne & Co. Sc. London.
[n.d., c.1800.]
Rare engraving. Sheet 155 x 105mm (6 x 4¼"). Trimmed into plate. Some foxing near title.
Interior view of the Royal York Foundry & Stove Grate factory.
[Ref: 63206] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
![[Aldo Manuzio]](jpegs/62286.jpg)
[Aldo Manuzio]
[Engraved by Moses Haughton after an original Picture by Giovan. Bellino in the possession of Mr Edwards Pall Mall.]
[London: Cadell & Davies, c.1805.]
Stipple, proof before letters. 300 x 225mm (11¾ x 8¾").
Profile portrait of Aldus Pius Manutius (Aldo Pio Manuzio, c.1450-1515), the Italian printer and humanist who founded the Aldine Press. Used as the frontispiece to Volume II of William Roscoe's 'The Life and Pontificate of Leo The Tenth'.
[Ref: 62286] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
[Engraved by Moses Haughton after an original Picture by Giovan. Bellino in the possession of Mr Edwards Pall Mall.]
[London: Cadell & Davies, c.1805.]
Stipple, proof before letters. 300 x 225mm (11¾ x 8¾").
Profile portrait of Aldus Pius Manutius (Aldo Pio Manuzio, c.1450-1515), the Italian printer and humanist who founded the Aldine Press. Used as the frontispiece to Volume II of William Roscoe's 'The Life and Pontificate of Leo The Tenth'.
[Ref: 62286] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
Aldus Pius Manutius. Si priscos libros, veterum si volvere scripta, Debemus quidquid iam licet, Alde, tibi. Magna quide laus est Scriptoribus; at tibi major, Qui reddis veteres chalcographia arte novos.
[n.d. c.1700.]
Engraving. 170 x 115mm (6¾ x 4½"). Narrow margins.
Aldus Pius Manutius (1449-1515), the Venetian humanist, printer and publisher, founder of the Aldine Press. His legacy include the distinctions of inventing italic type, establishing the modern use of the semicolon, developing the modern appearance of the comma, and introducing inexpensive books in small formats bound in vellum that were read much like modern paperbacks.
[Ref: 56480] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d. c.1700.]
Engraving. 170 x 115mm (6¾ x 4½"). Narrow margins.
Aldus Pius Manutius (1449-1515), the Venetian humanist, printer and publisher, founder of the Aldine Press. His legacy include the distinctions of inventing italic type, establishing the modern use of the semicolon, developing the modern appearance of the comma, and introducing inexpensive books in small formats bound in vellum that were read much like modern paperbacks.
[Ref: 56480] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
A Young Female Savage of New Zealand. A Savage of New Zealand. No. XXV.
Piron dell. Harding ex. Warren sc.
Pub.d 20. Apr. 1800 by J. Debrett Piccadilly.
Engraving, 229 x 292mm (9 x 11½"). Trimmed to platemark on 2 sides.
Portraits of two Maori, from the English edition of Jacques Labillardière's ''An Account of A Voyage in search of La Perouse... Under the Command of Rear-Admiral Bruni d'Entrecasteaux'', an expedition that crossed the South Pacific, visiting Australia, New Zealand and the East Indies between 1791-3.
[Ref: 32228] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Piron dell. Harding ex. Warren sc.
Pub.d 20. Apr. 1800 by J. Debrett Piccadilly.
Engraving, 229 x 292mm (9 x 11½"). Trimmed to platemark on 2 sides.
Portraits of two Maori, from the English edition of Jacques Labillardière's ''An Account of A Voyage in search of La Perouse... Under the Command of Rear-Admiral Bruni d'Entrecasteaux'', an expedition that crossed the South Pacific, visiting Australia, New Zealand and the East Indies between 1791-3.
[Ref: 32228] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
![[Maori] Rangihaieta. Te Puni.](jpegs/61031.jpg)
[Maori] Rangihaieta. Te Puni.
C.D. Barraud del. G. McCulloch Litho. C.F. Kell Lithographer, Castle S.t Holborn, London E.C.
[London. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington. 1877.]
Two tinted lithographs on one sheet. 435 x 560mm (17 x 22") very large margins.
Portraits of two Maori elders, from 'New Zealand Graphic and Descriptive. The Illustrations by C.W. Barraud'. Charles Decimus Barraud (1822-97) emigrated to New Zealand in 1849, opening a pharmacy in Wellington with such success that he opened branches in other towns.
[Ref: 61031] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
C.D. Barraud del. G. McCulloch Litho. C.F. Kell Lithographer, Castle S.t Holborn, London E.C.
[London. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington. 1877.]
Two tinted lithographs on one sheet. 435 x 560mm (17 x 22") very large margins.
Portraits of two Maori elders, from 'New Zealand Graphic and Descriptive. The Illustrations by C.W. Barraud'. Charles Decimus Barraud (1822-97) emigrated to New Zealand in 1849, opening a pharmacy in Wellington with such success that he opened branches in other towns.
[Ref: 61031] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
Nouvelle Zélande. Jeune Fille. Chef de Guerriers.
Paris del. Himely sc. de Sainson Edit. Finot imp.
Aquatint on india, plate 295 x 380mm (11½ x 15") with very large margins. Blind stamp with 'La Favorite' in the bottom margin. Some spotting in margins. Large water stain in left margin.
Part of a series "Voyage Autour du Monde par les Mers de l’Inde et de la Chine de la corvette de sa Majeste La Favorite execute pendant les annees 1830,1831,1832 sous le commandement de M. Laplace". Published in Paris in 1835 under the direction of Louise Auguste de Sainson. Under the command of Laplace, La Favorite explored Indian Ocean and the route to the Indies via the Strait of Malacca, between Sumatra and Malaysia, into the China Sea (1830-1832). Two scenes of daily life in New Zealand; the left shows a young lady and other ladies presumably dancing; the right a tattooed chief sitting with a staff wearing a cloak made from Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax) fibre.
[Ref: 54882] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Paris del. Himely sc. de Sainson Edit. Finot imp.
Aquatint on india, plate 295 x 380mm (11½ x 15") with very large margins. Blind stamp with 'La Favorite' in the bottom margin. Some spotting in margins. Large water stain in left margin.
Part of a series "Voyage Autour du Monde par les Mers de l’Inde et de la Chine de la corvette de sa Majeste La Favorite execute pendant les annees 1830,1831,1832 sous le commandement de M. Laplace". Published in Paris in 1835 under the direction of Louise Auguste de Sainson. Under the command of Laplace, La Favorite explored Indian Ocean and the route to the Indies via the Strait of Malacca, between Sumatra and Malaysia, into the China Sea (1830-1832). Two scenes of daily life in New Zealand; the left shows a young lady and other ladies presumably dancing; the right a tattooed chief sitting with a staff wearing a cloak made from Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax) fibre.
[Ref: 54882] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Pirogue de Guerre de la Nouvelle Zélande.
le Veau Dir.
[Paris: c.1777.]
Fine engraving. 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼") Trimmed into plate by binder, folded as issued.
A Maori 'waka taua' or war canoe. The scene was sketched by Sydney Parkinson, who had died before the expedition reached England; however, after a dispute over ownership of his work with Parkinson's brother, Hawkesworth removed every reference to Parkinson from the Official Account of Cook's first voyage. This scene was copied for the first French edition of Hawkesworth, 'Relation des voyages..' published 1774, but this example comes from a volume of Abbé Prevost's 'Histoire des Voyages', c.1777.
[Ref: 41915] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
le Veau Dir.
[Paris: c.1777.]
Fine engraving. 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼") Trimmed into plate by binder, folded as issued.
A Maori 'waka taua' or war canoe. The scene was sketched by Sydney Parkinson, who had died before the expedition reached England; however, after a dispute over ownership of his work with Parkinson's brother, Hawkesworth removed every reference to Parkinson from the Official Account of Cook's first voyage. This scene was copied for the first French edition of Hawkesworth, 'Relation des voyages..' published 1774, but this example comes from a volume of Abbé Prevost's 'Histoire des Voyages', c.1777.
[Ref: 41915] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
![New Zealanders [George French Angas.]](jpegs/58618.jpg)
New Zealanders [George French Angas.]
[n.d., c.1850.]
Tinted lithograph. Sheet 305 x 250mm (12 x 9¾"). A little scuffing.
A scene of a smiling Maori family sitting on a log in a village.
[Ref: 58618] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1850.]
Tinted lithograph. Sheet 305 x 250mm (12 x 9¾"). A little scuffing.
A scene of a smiling Maori family sitting on a log in a village.
[Ref: 58618] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
New Zealand. Te Kewiti, son of Te Kauwain, young chief of the Ngate Watuas. New Zealander.
Drawn in London. Lizars sc.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Coloured engraving. Sheet 165 x 100mm (6½ x 4"). Creased.
The heads of two tattoo'd maori.
[Ref: 44664] £45.00 (£54.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn in London. Lizars sc.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Coloured engraving. Sheet 165 x 100mm (6½ x 4"). Creased.
The heads of two tattoo'd maori.
[Ref: 44664] £45.00 (£54.00 incl.VAT)
Map of Hope, Love, Hatred & Despair.
Ent.d Sta.s Hall [Irish? c.1840].
Extremely rare lithographic broadsheet map with text. Sheet 390 x 510mm (15¼ x 20"). Folds, tear at central fold, small tears in edges repaired.
An allegorical map outlining the features around 'The Great Ocean of Love', including 'The Bay of Delight', 'Temple of Hymen' 'Cradle Point', the 'Quick-Sands of Inconstancy', 'Mountains of Deceit', the Dead Lake of Indifference and 'Callous Bay' on 'Divorce Island'. The surrounding text expands on the theme. Above the map are twelve lines of verse by Rev.d Dr. Isaac Watts (1674-1748), separated by a compass ross with the cardinals Hope, Love, Despair and Hatred. The National Library of Ireland has the same map, with the compass rose replacing the title, the text set differently and no quote from Watts, signed 'Callaghan Bro.s Lith. Cork'.
See National Library of Ireland EPH E821.
[Ref: 52952] £650.00
Ent.d Sta.s Hall [Irish? c.1840].
Extremely rare lithographic broadsheet map with text. Sheet 390 x 510mm (15¼ x 20"). Folds, tear at central fold, small tears in edges repaired.
An allegorical map outlining the features around 'The Great Ocean of Love', including 'The Bay of Delight', 'Temple of Hymen' 'Cradle Point', the 'Quick-Sands of Inconstancy', 'Mountains of Deceit', the Dead Lake of Indifference and 'Callous Bay' on 'Divorce Island'. The surrounding text expands on the theme. Above the map are twelve lines of verse by Rev.d Dr. Isaac Watts (1674-1748), separated by a compass ross with the cardinals Hope, Love, Despair and Hatred. The National Library of Ireland has the same map, with the compass rose replacing the title, the text set differently and no quote from Watts, signed 'Callaghan Bro.s Lith. Cork'.
See National Library of Ireland EPH E821.
[Ref: 52952] £650.00
![[Map of Matrimony]](jpegs/53270.jpg)
[Map of Matrimony]
[n.d., c.1850.
Coloured inks, 140 x 85mm (5½ x 3¼) within perforated border on scrap sheet.
A manuscript 'map of matrimony', with the Gulf of Matrimony, Cape Scandal and Land of Spinsters.
[Ref: 53270] £145.00
[n.d., c.1850.
Coloured inks, 140 x 85mm (5½ x 3¼) within perforated border on scrap sheet.
A manuscript 'map of matrimony', with the Gulf of Matrimony, Cape Scandal and Land of Spinsters.
[Ref: 53270] £145.00
![[Map of the Mouth of the Thames.]](jpegs/33603.jpg)
[Map of the Mouth of the Thames.]
[n.d., c.1800]
Map. Printed area: 590 x 310mm (23 x 12"). Some staining, foxing. Two central creases as issued. Some small tears in margins.
A map detailing the River Thames from its mouth to London. Map shows parts of Essex and Kent, detailing flood plains, roads and towns. From J. Farington's 'History of the River Thames.'
[Ref: 33603] £240.00
[n.d., c.1800]
Map. Printed area: 590 x 310mm (23 x 12"). Some staining, foxing. Two central creases as issued. Some small tears in margins.
A map detailing the River Thames from its mouth to London. Map shows parts of Essex and Kent, detailing flood plains, roads and towns. From J. Farington's 'History of the River Thames.'
[Ref: 33603] £240.00
Trees and their Uses. Maple.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Lithograph. Sheet 190 x 290mm (7½ x 11½") Trimmed.
Vignettes of the uses of the maple tree, furniture and sugar.
[Ref: 52799] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1840.]
Lithograph. Sheet 190 x 290mm (7½ x 11½") Trimmed.
Vignettes of the uses of the maple tree, furniture and sugar.
[Ref: 52799] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)
Investing in Maps.
Roger Baynton-Williams.
Published by Barrie and Rockliff, The Cresset Press, 2 Clement's Inn, Strand, London, W.C.2. 1969.
Book: 4to (297 x 214mm). pp. 160. Profusely illustrated with colour and b/w images.Cloth binding with title in gilt stamped along the spine. Complete with dust jacket and library stamp. Dust jacket worn and creased.
A comprehensive illustrated narrative to understanding maps, their various styles and developments. An introduction details the methods of map-making and the techniques used.
[Ref: 10354] £45.00
Roger Baynton-Williams.
Published by Barrie and Rockliff, The Cresset Press, 2 Clement's Inn, Strand, London, W.C.2. 1969.
Book: 4to (297 x 214mm). pp. 160. Profusely illustrated with colour and b/w images.Cloth binding with title in gilt stamped along the spine. Complete with dust jacket and library stamp. Dust jacket worn and creased.
A comprehensive illustrated narrative to understanding maps, their various styles and developments. An introduction details the methods of map-making and the techniques used.
[Ref: 10354] £45.00
Decorative Printed Maps of the 15th to 18th Centuries. A revised edition of Old Decorative Maps and Charts by A.L. Humphreys. With eighty-four reproductions and a new text
by R.A. Skelton, F.S.A. Superintendent of the Map Room, British Museum.
This edition published 1965 by Spring Books, Drury House, Russell Street, London WC2.
Book: 4to (279 x 217mm). Cloth binding with gilt title stamped along spine. An illustrated catalogue of 184 pages; with dust jacket. Binding faded and worn. Dust jacket worn and torn.
An illustrated guide to maps and their development across Europe.
[Ref: 10363] £30.00
by R.A. Skelton, F.S.A. Superintendent of the Map Room, British Museum.
This edition published 1965 by Spring Books, Drury House, Russell Street, London WC2.
Book: 4to (279 x 217mm). Cloth binding with gilt title stamped along spine. An illustrated catalogue of 184 pages; with dust jacket. Binding faded and worn. Dust jacket worn and torn.
An illustrated guide to maps and their development across Europe.
[Ref: 10363] £30.00
Le Maraudeur Quand je livre combat au fond d'un poulailler,/ C'est alors que je fais briller / Mon courage et mon industrie [...]
Bonnart Pinx Dupin Sculpt
AParis chés Dupin rue S. Jacques au coin de la rue des Mathurins a la Ville d'Anvers
Engraving, platemark 300 x 205mm (11¾ x 8") large margins.
'The marauder': a hunter, carrying his gun and dead game, leads by the hand a young girl who holds a cat and flag.
[Ref: 40292] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Bonnart Pinx Dupin Sculpt
AParis chés Dupin rue S. Jacques au coin de la rue des Mathurins a la Ville d'Anvers
Engraving, platemark 300 x 205mm (11¾ x 8") large margins.
'The marauder': a hunter, carrying his gun and dead game, leads by the hand a young girl who holds a cat and flag.
[Ref: 40292] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Maragato. Messager Leonnois du Ressort d'Astorga. N 20.
D. Juan de la Cruz sculp.
[n.d. c.1777.]
Hand-coloured engraving with large margins, 18th century watermarked paper. Plate 300 x 224mm (11¾ x 8¾").
A Maragato, is the name given to the population and residents of Leon in Spain. From "Colección de Trajes de España tanto antiguos como modernos que comprehende todos los de sus dominios".
[Ref: 30139] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
D. Juan de la Cruz sculp.
[n.d. c.1777.]
Hand-coloured engraving with large margins, 18th century watermarked paper. Plate 300 x 224mm (11¾ x 8¾").
A Maragato, is the name given to the population and residents of Leon in Spain. From "Colección de Trajes de España tanto antiguos como modernos que comprehende todos los de sus dominios".
[Ref: 30139] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
L'Execution du Marauder.
Lith. de Langlumé. [Two monograms in image, probably of artist and publisher.]
[n.d., c.1824.]
Rare hand-coloured lithograph, image 190 x 300mm (7½ x 11¾"). Some margin trimmed; glued to backing.
Anthropomorphic satire: a black cat in a human smock faces a firing squad of monkeys dressed in the uniforms of French infantrymen. A monkey drummer-boy watches the scene, saluting(?); a tent, fortress and some cavalry in the background. Under Charles X's regime until the Revolution of 1830 the political caricature was prohibited by censorship in France.
[Ref: 25020] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Lith. de Langlumé. [Two monograms in image, probably of artist and publisher.]
[n.d., c.1824.]
Rare hand-coloured lithograph, image 190 x 300mm (7½ x 11¾"). Some margin trimmed; glued to backing.
Anthropomorphic satire: a black cat in a human smock faces a firing squad of monkeys dressed in the uniforms of French infantrymen. A monkey drummer-boy watches the scene, saluting(?); a tent, fortress and some cavalry in the background. Under Charles X's regime until the Revolution of 1830 the political caricature was prohibited by censorship in France.
[Ref: 25020] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Les Maraudeurs.
Imp. Lithog. de F. Delpech.
[n.d. c.1830.]
Lithograph. 380 x 292mm. 15 x 11½".
Two soldiers on the prowl; one seated on a rock takes his hat of to have a yawn and stretch, the other stays in his postion on duty.
[Ref: 17312] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Imp. Lithog. de F. Delpech.
[n.d. c.1830.]
Lithograph. 380 x 292mm. 15 x 11½".
Two soldiers on the prowl; one seated on a rock takes his hat of to have a yawn and stretch, the other stays in his postion on duty.
[Ref: 17312] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Marble-Hill Twickenham Midd.x. The Villa of J. Lubbock Esq.r.
Drawn & Engraved by J. Hassell.
London Pub.d by J. Hassell 1.st Oct.r 1804.
Fine coloured aquatint, 200 x 275mm (8 x 10¾") with large margins. Crack along the platemark. Slight central crease.
A view of Marble Hill cottage, the villa of J. Lubbock Esq., along the Thames with figures in the foreground.
[Ref: 60517] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn & Engraved by J. Hassell.
London Pub.d by J. Hassell 1.st Oct.r 1804.
Fine coloured aquatint, 200 x 275mm (8 x 10¾") with large margins. Crack along the platemark. Slight central crease.
A view of Marble Hill cottage, the villa of J. Lubbock Esq., along the Thames with figures in the foreground.
[Ref: 60517] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
![[Marbles.]](jpegs/66769.jpg)
[Marbles.]
C. Errar Inventor. M. Mosin fecit.
[n.d., c.1650.]
Engraving, 215 x 290mm (8½ x 11½") with large margins. On 17th century watermarked paper. Slight crease
Naked cherubs throw stones into a hole. Engraved by Michiel Mosyn after Charles Errard.
Provenance Cornwell House
[Ref: 66769] £360.00
C. Errar Inventor. M. Mosin fecit.
[n.d., c.1650.]
Engraving, 215 x 290mm (8½ x 11½") with large margins. On 17th century watermarked paper. Slight crease
Naked cherubs throw stones into a hole. Engraved by Michiel Mosyn after Charles Errard.
Provenance Cornwell House
[Ref: 66769] £360.00
The Village Champion. Specimens of Art. Plate 17.
R. Farrier, Pinx.t. J. Rogers, sc.
Published by J. & F. Hatwood, 26 Fenchurch St.t.
Mezzotint with fine colour and large margins. 210 x 160mm (8¼ x 6¼").
A game of marbles degenerating into an argument.
Ex collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 34544] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
R. Farrier, Pinx.t. J. Rogers, sc.
Published by J. & F. Hatwood, 26 Fenchurch St.t.
Mezzotint with fine colour and large margins. 210 x 160mm (8¼ x 6¼").
A game of marbles degenerating into an argument.
Ex collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 34544] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
March. or It's an Ill Wind that Blows Nobody Good. By George this is a Shaver!!
Ego [M. Egerton] Fecit.
London, Published by Tho.s McLean, 26, Haymarket, 1827.
Rare aquatint. 220 x 320mm (8¾ x 12½"). Tear entering image taped, edges cracked.
A comical print showing a man losing his top hat to the wind, with a dirty urchin catching it.
Not in Hickman.
[Ref: 62316] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
Ego [M. Egerton] Fecit.
London, Published by Tho.s McLean, 26, Haymarket, 1827.
Rare aquatint. 220 x 320mm (8¾ x 12½"). Tear entering image taped, edges cracked.
A comical print showing a man losing his top hat to the wind, with a dirty urchin catching it.
Not in Hickman.
[Ref: 62316] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
March. or It's An Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good. By George! This is a Shaver!!
Ego [M. Egerton]. Fecit.
London, Published by Tho.s McLean, 26, Haymarket, 1827.
Coloured aquatint. 325 x 225mm (12¾ x 8¾") Laid on album paper at edges. Small margins.
A man struggles against the wind, losing his top hat, which a ragged sweep boy reaches out to catch.
Not in Hickman. See Ref: 62316
[Ref: 64188] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Ego [M. Egerton]. Fecit.
London, Published by Tho.s McLean, 26, Haymarket, 1827.
Coloured aquatint. 325 x 225mm (12¾ x 8¾") Laid on album paper at edges. Small margins.
A man struggles against the wind, losing his top hat, which a ragged sweep boy reaches out to catch.
Not in Hickman. See Ref: 62316
[Ref: 64188] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
The March Of Intellect. Professional.
Designed & Etched by R. Seymour.
London. Published by Tho.s M.cLean 26 Haymarket. 1829.
Hand-coloured etching, 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾"), with large margins. On paper watermarked, 'J Whatman Turkey Mill 1828.' Tear going into plate on left. Trimmed to platemark.
Satire on professions. Six vignettes: "Law," "Divinity," "Physic," "A Lecture to Tailors on Amatomical Cutting," & "Poetry."
[Ref: 68110] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & Etched by R. Seymour.
London. Published by Tho.s M.cLean 26 Haymarket. 1829.
Hand-coloured etching, 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾"), with large margins. On paper watermarked, 'J Whatman Turkey Mill 1828.' Tear going into plate on left. Trimmed to platemark.
Satire on professions. Six vignettes: "Law," "Divinity," "Physic," "A Lecture to Tailors on Amatomical Cutting," & "Poetry."
[Ref: 68110] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The March of Interlect or a Dust-Man & Family of the 19th Century.
Marks fecit.
[n.d., c.1830.]
Coloured etching. Sheet 160 x 210mm (6¼ x 8¼"). Trimmed to printed border, laid on album paper, with second droll on reverse.
A satire on the aspirations of the working classes. The affluently dressed dustman's wife asks her husband if he has seen the latest issue of 'La Bells Ass-emblee' (John Bell's La Belle Assemblée, or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine). The second droll is 'Very Wet', a coloured aquatint (180 x 140mm, trimmed to image), with a well-dress woman getting soaked despite her umbrella.
Not in BM.
[Ref: 56617] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT) view all images for this item
Marks fecit.
[n.d., c.1830.]
Coloured etching. Sheet 160 x 210mm (6¼ x 8¼"). Trimmed to printed border, laid on album paper, with second droll on reverse.
A satire on the aspirations of the working classes. The affluently dressed dustman's wife asks her husband if he has seen the latest issue of 'La Bells Ass-emblee' (John Bell's La Belle Assemblée, or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine). The second droll is 'Very Wet', a coloured aquatint (180 x 140mm, trimmed to image), with a well-dress woman getting soaked despite her umbrella.
Not in BM.
[Ref: 56617] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT) view all images for this item
Marchand et Marchande russes.
[n.d. c.1821.]
Fine lithograph, paper watermarked. Image area 222 x 285mm. 8¾ x 11¼". Trimmed to image and around title area.
Male and female Russian merchants stood near the harbour; tall merchant vessels seen behind in the background. From an uncoloured copy of "Moeurs et costumes des Russes représentés en 50 planches coloriées exécutées en lithographie -- par A. C. Houbigant".
[Ref: 26565] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d. c.1821.]
Fine lithograph, paper watermarked. Image area 222 x 285mm. 8¾ x 11¼". Trimmed to image and around title area.
Male and female Russian merchants stood near the harbour; tall merchant vessels seen behind in the background. From an uncoloured copy of "Moeurs et costumes des Russes représentés en 50 planches coloriées exécutées en lithographie -- par A. C. Houbigant".
[Ref: 26565] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Etienne Marchand.
C Westermayr.
[German.] [n.d. c.1810.]
Stipple with large margins. Plate 134 x 82mm (5¼ x 3¼").
Etienne Marchand (1755-1793) the French captain, businessman and yachtsman. He led the Solide Expedition, which was the second successful circumnavigation by the French, which took place between 1790 and 1792. Little is known about the actual expedition and the exploration due to is commerical aims in the fur trade between the northwest American coast and China. The portrait was published in 'Allgemeine Geographische Ephemeriden' (Universal Geographical Ephemerides (i.e. encyclopedia)) by Friedrich Bertuch et al.
[Ref: 29743] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
C Westermayr.
[German.] [n.d. c.1810.]
Stipple with large margins. Plate 134 x 82mm (5¼ x 3¼").
Etienne Marchand (1755-1793) the French captain, businessman and yachtsman. He led the Solide Expedition, which was the second successful circumnavigation by the French, which took place between 1790 and 1792. Little is known about the actual expedition and the exploration due to is commerical aims in the fur trade between the northwest American coast and China. The portrait was published in 'Allgemeine Geographische Ephemeriden' (Universal Geographical Ephemerides (i.e. encyclopedia)) by Friedrich Bertuch et al.
[Ref: 29743] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Le Grand Marche Aux Chevaux. Grave d'Apres le Tableau Original de P Wouvermens, de deux pieds neuf pouces de large sur deux pieds de haut. Qui est au Cabinet de Madame La Comtesse De Verrue 1735. Et presentemt. du Cabinet de son Altesse Serenissime Monseigneur Le Comte. De Clermont 1737. Avec Privilege du Roy.
P. Wouvermens pinx. J. Moyreau Sculp.
a Paris chez Moyreau rue Galande vis a vis St. Blaise.
Engraving. 650 x 445mm. Trace of vertical fold through centre of image.
'18' inscribed lower right of plate.
De Saumarez collection.
[Ref: 6714] £550.00
P. Wouvermens pinx. J. Moyreau Sculp.
a Paris chez Moyreau rue Galande vis a vis St. Blaise.
Engraving. 650 x 445mm. Trace of vertical fold through centre of image.
'18' inscribed lower right of plate.
De Saumarez collection.
[Ref: 6714] £550.00
Marche Triomphale. Hippodrome National.
V. Adam [lithograph facsimile.]
Par 5_Jeannin, Edit. Place du Louvre, 20. Imp. Lemercier a Paris. [n.d. c.1850.]
Hand-coloured tinted lithograph. 438 x 622mm. 17¼ x 24½".
A triumphal march of lords and ladies led by four standard bearers.
See Ref: 15734 & 16842 for other Victor Adam items.
[Ref: 20837] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
V. Adam [lithograph facsimile.]
Par 5_Jeannin, Edit. Place du Louvre, 20. Imp. Lemercier a Paris. [n.d. c.1850.]
Hand-coloured tinted lithograph. 438 x 622mm. 17¼ x 24½".
A triumphal march of lords and ladies led by four standard bearers.
See Ref: 15734 & 16842 for other Victor Adam items.
[Ref: 20837] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Marcus Curius Dentatus rejecting the Bribes of the Samnites. From the Original Picture if the same Size, painted by Pietro da Cortona, in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire; To Whom this Plate is most humbly inscribed, By his Grace's most Obliged, and mopst devoted Servant. J. Boydell. N.o. 1.
J. Mortimer delin.t. Anth.y. Walker Sculpsit.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1.st. of March 1763, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.
Engraving. 530 x 430mm (21 x 17"), with wide margins. Foxing. Damage in plate.
An interior scene in which two men wearing armour, carrying armfuls of princely gifts approach a seated man roasting vegetables in the fire. From Ancient Roman history Marcus Curius Dentatus (d.270), a plebian hero of the Roman republic famously refused bribes from the Samnites stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself.
Ex Collection Duke of Westminster.
[Ref: 38328] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
J. Mortimer delin.t. Anth.y. Walker Sculpsit.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1.st. of March 1763, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.
Engraving. 530 x 430mm (21 x 17"), with wide margins. Foxing. Damage in plate.
An interior scene in which two men wearing armour, carrying armfuls of princely gifts approach a seated man roasting vegetables in the fire. From Ancient Roman history Marcus Curius Dentatus (d.270), a plebian hero of the Roman republic famously refused bribes from the Samnites stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself.
Ex Collection Duke of Westminster.
[Ref: 38328] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
[Marcus Curius Dentatus rejecting the Bribes of the Samnites From the Original Picture of the same Size, painted by Pietro da Cortona, in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, to Whom this Plate is most humnbly inscribed, By His Graces most Obliged and most devoted Servant. J.Boydell.]
P. da Cortona p. A Walker sc [ms]
[Vide Valer,,s Mar,,s Lib/ 4,, Cap 3-95 and Plutarch,, in Apophth No 1. under.Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1st. of March 1763, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.]
Engraving. 430 x 535mm (17 x 21"). Proof impression; title in early ms lower margin. Very large margins; uncut; tear in margins centre top.
An interior scene, with Samnite ambassadors entering to find Manius Curius Dentatus, (d. 270 BC), sitting by the hearth roasting turnips. When offered their armfuls of treasure Denatus, a Plebian famous for being incorruptible, refused, stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself. As consul in 290BC Danatus ended the Samnite War, celebrating with a triumph. This is one of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-79) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, the others being Cignani's 'Charity' and Poussin's 'The Shepherds in Arcadia'. They were published in John Boydell's ''The Most Capital Paintings in England'', a five-volume series published between 1769 and 1786. The series was a critical and financial success, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
For published state see ref. 14355.
[Ref: 38583] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
P. da Cortona p. A Walker sc [ms]
[Vide Valer,,s Mar,,s Lib/ 4,, Cap 3-95 and Plutarch,, in Apophth No 1. under.Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1st. of March 1763, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.]
Engraving. 430 x 535mm (17 x 21"). Proof impression; title in early ms lower margin. Very large margins; uncut; tear in margins centre top.
An interior scene, with Samnite ambassadors entering to find Manius Curius Dentatus, (d. 270 BC), sitting by the hearth roasting turnips. When offered their armfuls of treasure Denatus, a Plebian famous for being incorruptible, refused, stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself. As consul in 290BC Danatus ended the Samnite War, celebrating with a triumph. This is one of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-79) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, the others being Cignani's 'Charity' and Poussin's 'The Shepherds in Arcadia'. They were published in John Boydell's ''The Most Capital Paintings in England'', a five-volume series published between 1769 and 1786. The series was a critical and financial success, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
For published state see ref. 14355.
[Ref: 38583] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Marcus Curius Dentatus rejecting the Bribes of the Samnites. From the Original Picture if the same Size, painted by Pietro da Cortona, in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire; To Whom this Plate is most humbly inscribed, By his Grace's most Obliged, and most devoted Servant. J. Boydell.
J. Mortimer delin.t. Anth.y Walker sculpsit.
Publish'd according to act of parliament 1st of March 1763, by J. Boydell. Engraver, in Cheapside, London.
Engraving. 535 x 430mm. (21 x 17"), with large margins.
An interior scene, with Samnite ambassadors entering to find Manius Curius Dentatus, (d. 270 BC), sitting by the hearth roasting turnips. When offered their armfuls of treasure Denatus, a Plebian famous for being incorruptible, refused, stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself. As consul in 290BC Danatus ended the Samnite War, celebrating with a triumph. This is one of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-79) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, the others being Cignani's 'Charity' and Poussin's 'The Shepherds in Arcadia'. They were published in John Boydell's ''The Most Capital Paintings in England'', a five-volume series published between 1769 and 1786. The series was a critical and financial success, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
From the Oettingen-Wallerstein Collection.
[Ref: 28418] £320.00
J. Mortimer delin.t. Anth.y Walker sculpsit.
Publish'd according to act of parliament 1st of March 1763, by J. Boydell. Engraver, in Cheapside, London.
Engraving. 535 x 430mm. (21 x 17"), with large margins.
An interior scene, with Samnite ambassadors entering to find Manius Curius Dentatus, (d. 270 BC), sitting by the hearth roasting turnips. When offered their armfuls of treasure Denatus, a Plebian famous for being incorruptible, refused, stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself. As consul in 290BC Danatus ended the Samnite War, celebrating with a triumph. This is one of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-79) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, the others being Cignani's 'Charity' and Poussin's 'The Shepherds in Arcadia'. They were published in John Boydell's ''The Most Capital Paintings in England'', a five-volume series published between 1769 and 1786. The series was a critical and financial success, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
From the Oettingen-Wallerstein Collection.
[Ref: 28418] £320.00
Marcus Curius Dentatus rejecting the Bribes of the Samnites. From the Original Picture of the same Size, painted by Pietro da Cortona, in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire,..[to whom the plate is dedicated by the publisher.]
J. Mortimer delin.t. Anth.y. Walker Sculpsit.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1st. of March 1763, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.
Engraving. 430 x 540mm (17 x 21¼").
An interior scene, with Samnite ambassadors entering to find Manius Curius Dentatus, (d. 270 BC), sitting by the hearth roasting turnips. When offered their armfuls of treasure Denatus, a Plebian famous for being incorruptible, refused, stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself. As consul in 290BC Danatus ended the Samnite War, celebrating with a triumph. This is one of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-79) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, the others being Cignani's 'Charity' and Poussin's 'The Shepherds in Arcadia'. They were published in John Boydell's ''The Most Capital Paintings in England'', a five-volume series published between 1769 and 1786. The series was a critical and financial success, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints. One of a set of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740 - 1779) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire: the others were engraved by J F Ravenet, being 'Charity' by Carlo Cignani and 'The Shepherds in Arcadia' by Poussin (see nos. 1162 & 1163).
[Ref: 11764] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
J. Mortimer delin.t. Anth.y. Walker Sculpsit.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1st. of March 1763, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.
Engraving. 430 x 540mm (17 x 21¼").
An interior scene, with Samnite ambassadors entering to find Manius Curius Dentatus, (d. 270 BC), sitting by the hearth roasting turnips. When offered their armfuls of treasure Denatus, a Plebian famous for being incorruptible, refused, stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself. As consul in 290BC Danatus ended the Samnite War, celebrating with a triumph. This is one of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-79) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, the others being Cignani's 'Charity' and Poussin's 'The Shepherds in Arcadia'. They were published in John Boydell's ''The Most Capital Paintings in England'', a five-volume series published between 1769 and 1786. The series was a critical and financial success, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints. One of a set of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740 - 1779) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire: the others were engraved by J F Ravenet, being 'Charity' by Carlo Cignani and 'The Shepherds in Arcadia' by Poussin (see nos. 1162 & 1163).
[Ref: 11764] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Marcus Curius Dentatus rejecting the Bribes of the Samnites. From the Original Picture of the same Size, painted by Pietro da Cortona, in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, to Whom this Plate is most humnbly inscribed, By His Graces most Obliged and most devoted Servant. J.Boydell.
J. Mortimer delin.t. Anth,y Walker Sculpsit.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1st. of March 1763, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.
Engraving. 535 x 430mm (21 x 17"), uncut sheet. Tear to left just outside image area.
An interior scene, with Samnite ambassadors entering to find Manius Curius Dentatus, (d. 270 BC), sitting by the hearth roasting turnips. When offered their armfuls of treasure Denatus, a Plebian famous for being incorruptible, refused, stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself. As consul in 290BC Danatus ended the Samnite War, celebrating with a triumph. This is one of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-79) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, the others being Cignani's 'Charity' and Poussin's 'The Shepherds in Arcadia'. They were published in John Boydell's ''The Most Capital Paintings in England'', a five-volume series published between 1769 and 1786. The series was a critical and financial success, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
[Ref: 14355] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
J. Mortimer delin.t. Anth,y Walker Sculpsit.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1st. of March 1763, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.
Engraving. 535 x 430mm (21 x 17"), uncut sheet. Tear to left just outside image area.
An interior scene, with Samnite ambassadors entering to find Manius Curius Dentatus, (d. 270 BC), sitting by the hearth roasting turnips. When offered their armfuls of treasure Denatus, a Plebian famous for being incorruptible, refused, stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself. As consul in 290BC Danatus ended the Samnite War, celebrating with a triumph. This is one of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-79) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, the others being Cignani's 'Charity' and Poussin's 'The Shepherds in Arcadia'. They were published in John Boydell's ''The Most Capital Paintings in England'', a five-volume series published between 1769 and 1786. The series was a critical and financial success, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
[Ref: 14355] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
[Marcus Curius Dentatus rejecting the Bribes of the Samnites. From the Original Picture of the same Size, painted by Pietro da Cortona, in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, to whom this plate is most humbly inscribed, By his Grace's most obliged, and most devoted Servant, J. Boydell.]
[J. Mortimer delin.t. Anth.y Walker sculpsit.]
[Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1st. of March 1763, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.]
Engraving, proof before letters, 18th century watermark. 430 x 540mm (17 x 21¼"). Tears in margins taped.
An interior scene, with Samnite ambassadors entering to find Manius Curius Dentatus, (d. 270 BC), sitting by the hearth roasting turnips. When offered their armfuls of treasure Denatus, a Plebian famous for being incorruptible, refused, stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself. As consul in 290BC Danatus ended the Samnite War, celebrating with a triumph. This is one of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-79) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, the others being Cignani's 'Charity' and Poussin's 'The Shepherds in Arcadia'. They were published in John Boydell's ''The Most Capital Paintings in England'', a five-volume series published between 1769 and 1786. The series was a critical and financial success, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
[Ref: 54060] £290.00 (£348.00 incl.VAT)
[J. Mortimer delin.t. Anth.y Walker sculpsit.]
[Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1st. of March 1763, by J. Boydell Engraver, in Cheapside, London.]
Engraving, proof before letters, 18th century watermark. 430 x 540mm (17 x 21¼"). Tears in margins taped.
An interior scene, with Samnite ambassadors entering to find Manius Curius Dentatus, (d. 270 BC), sitting by the hearth roasting turnips. When offered their armfuls of treasure Denatus, a Plebian famous for being incorruptible, refused, stating that he preferred to rule the possessors of gold rather than possessing it himself. As consul in 290BC Danatus ended the Samnite War, celebrating with a triumph. This is one of three plates from drawings by John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-79) after 17th century paintings in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, the others being Cignani's 'Charity' and Poussin's 'The Shepherds in Arcadia'. They were published in John Boydell's ''The Most Capital Paintings in England'', a five-volume series published between 1769 and 1786. The series was a critical and financial success, establishing a tradition in Britain for collecting prints.
[Ref: 54060] £290.00 (£348.00 incl.VAT)
Mausolée du Maréchal de Saxe Inventé et exécuté en marbre par Pigalle, Sculpteur du Roi, et érigé dans le Temple de St. Thomas à Strasbourg en MDCCLXXVI.
Déposé à la Direction / Se vend à Strasbourg chez J.D. Scupel, M.d de Papier Rue Mercier No.12
Engraving, platemark 375 x 295mm (14½ x 11½"). Large margins.
The tomb of Maurice, Maréchal de Saxe in the Church of St. Thomas, Strasbourg, sculpted by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle from 1753-76. Maurice (1696-1750) distinguished himself in the wars of the Polish Succession and Austrian Succession, and wrote a famous work on the art of war, 'Mes Rêveries'.
[Ref: 38337] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Déposé à la Direction / Se vend à Strasbourg chez J.D. Scupel, M.d de Papier Rue Mercier No.12
Engraving, platemark 375 x 295mm (14½ x 11½"). Large margins.
The tomb of Maurice, Maréchal de Saxe in the Church of St. Thomas, Strasbourg, sculpted by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle from 1753-76. Maurice (1696-1750) distinguished himself in the wars of the Polish Succession and Austrian Succession, and wrote a famous work on the art of war, 'Mes Rêveries'.
[Ref: 38337] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
![[Le maréchal ferrant] Jannette.](jpegs/53644.jpg)
[Le maréchal ferrant] Jannette. ''Colin, Colin, J'ai leau l'appeller, il ne me respond point... il est mort...''
[Engraved by Marie Thérèse Martinet after François Marie Isidore Queverdo.]
[Paris: Claude Jan-Baptiste Héissant, 1765.]
Etching. 220 x 135mm (8½ x 5¼"), with large margins.
Jeannette, daughter of the Blacksmith of the title, finds Colin slumped across a table asleep after a drinking a potion and thinks him dead. One of six plates in an edition of 'Le maréchal ferrant', a comic opera by François-André Danican Philidor and Antoine-François Quétant, based on one of the stories in Boccaccio's Decameron. The opera was first performed in 1761, including a staging before Louis XV.
[Ref: 53644] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
[Engraved by Marie Thérèse Martinet after François Marie Isidore Queverdo.]
[Paris: Claude Jan-Baptiste Héissant, 1765.]
Etching. 220 x 135mm (8½ x 5¼"), with large margins.
Jeannette, daughter of the Blacksmith of the title, finds Colin slumped across a table asleep after a drinking a potion and thinks him dead. One of six plates in an edition of 'Le maréchal ferrant', a comic opera by François-André Danican Philidor and Antoine-François Quétant, based on one of the stories in Boccaccio's Decameron. The opera was first performed in 1761, including a staging before Louis XV.
[Ref: 53644] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
![[Le maréchal ferrant] Chantant a plein gorge.](jpegs/53645.jpg)
[Le maréchal ferrant] Chantant a plein gorge. Dedié à Mr de la Ferté Indendant et Controller Général de l'Argentrie, munus plaisirs et affaires de sa Majesté. Par son très Humble et très Obeissant Serviteur Martinet.
Queverdo del. Therese Martinet 1767.
[Paris: Claude Jan-Baptiste Héissant, 1765.]
Etching. 220 x 135mm (8½ x 5¼") with large margins
Marcel, the Blacksmith of the title, sings as he hammers a horseshoe. The first scene of 'Le maréchal ferrant', a comic opera by François-André Danican Philidor and Antoine-François Quétant, based on one of the stories in Boccaccio's Decameron. The opera was first performed in 1761, including a staging before Louis XV. This illustrated edition had six plates engraved by Marie Thérèse Martinet after François Marie Isidore Queverdo.
[Ref: 53645] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Queverdo del. Therese Martinet 1767.
[Paris: Claude Jan-Baptiste Héissant, 1765.]
Etching. 220 x 135mm (8½ x 5¼") with large margins
Marcel, the Blacksmith of the title, sings as he hammers a horseshoe. The first scene of 'Le maréchal ferrant', a comic opera by François-André Danican Philidor and Antoine-François Quétant, based on one of the stories in Boccaccio's Decameron. The opera was first performed in 1761, including a staging before Louis XV. This illustrated edition had six plates engraved by Marie Thérèse Martinet after François Marie Isidore Queverdo.
[Ref: 53645] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Napoleon's Decisive Victory over the Austrians, at the Battle of Marengo.
Engraved by Mr George Cruikshank from the original design of C. Vernet. executed at Paris by L. Duplessi Bertaux.
Published Aug.t 1, 1824 by John Cumberland, No 19, Ludgate Hill.
Coloured aquatint. Sheet 215 x 275mm (8½ x 10¾"). Folded twice as issued, split taped, album paper stuck over left edge.
The Battle of Marengo, fought 14th June 1800, between Napoleon and Austrian forces near Alessandria in Piedmont, a victory that consolidated Napoleon's grip on political power in France. From W.H. Ireland's 'Life of Napoleon Bonaparte', 1828.
Tooley 278.
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Engraved by Mr George Cruikshank from the original design of C. Vernet. executed at Paris by L. Duplessi Bertaux.
Published Aug.t 1, 1824 by John Cumberland, No 19, Ludgate Hill.
Coloured aquatint. Sheet 215 x 275mm (8½ x 10¾"). Folded twice as issued, split taped, album paper stuck over left edge.
The Battle of Marengo, fought 14th June 1800, between Napoleon and Austrian forces near Alessandria in Piedmont, a victory that consolidated Napoleon's grip on political power in France. From W.H. Ireland's 'Life of Napoleon Bonaparte', 1828.
Tooley 278.
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![[In pencil:] "Marengo". Buonaparte's... Charger at the battle of Waterloo.](jpegs/31227.jpg)
[In pencil:] "Marengo". Buonaparte's... Charger at the battle of Waterloo.
from a Drawing by James Ward R.A. [Etched in plate:] MB.
[n.d. c.1820.]
Etching. 222 x 305mm (8¾ x 12").
A reversed copy of 'Marengo, the favourite charger of Napoleon I' after James Ward. Marengo (c.1793-1831), the Arab horse purchased by Napoleon Bonaparte after the Battle of Aboukir in 1799 and named after the French victory at Marengo in 1800. Marengo was captured after the Battle of Waterloo and brought to England, where, after his death in 1831, his remains were preserved. His skeleton can now be seen in the 'Changing the World' gallery at the National Army Museum.
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from a Drawing by James Ward R.A. [Etched in plate:] MB.
[n.d. c.1820.]
Etching. 222 x 305mm (8¾ x 12").
A reversed copy of 'Marengo, the favourite charger of Napoleon I' after James Ward. Marengo (c.1793-1831), the Arab horse purchased by Napoleon Bonaparte after the Battle of Aboukir in 1799 and named after the French victory at Marengo in 1800. Marengo was captured after the Battle of Waterloo and brought to England, where, after his death in 1831, his remains were preserved. His skeleton can now be seen in the 'Changing the World' gallery at the National Army Museum.
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The Battle of Marengo.
J. Christal del. H. Cook sc.
London, Pub. Aug.19-1815, by Rich.d Evans, White row, Spitalfields.
Engraving. 183 x 229mm (7¼ x 9").
The Battle of Marengo, fought on 14 June 1800, saw a decisive French victory over the Austrians. Napoleon seen here on his horse leading the surprise attack near the end of the day, driving the Austrians out of Italy, and enhancing his political position in Paris as First Consul of France.
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J. Christal del. H. Cook sc.
London, Pub. Aug.19-1815, by Rich.d Evans, White row, Spitalfields.
Engraving. 183 x 229mm (7¼ x 9").
The Battle of Marengo, fought on 14 June 1800, saw a decisive French victory over the Austrians. Napoleon seen here on his horse leading the surprise attack near the end of the day, driving the Austrians out of Italy, and enhancing his political position in Paris as First Consul of France.
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[Mares and Foals, From a Picture in the Possession of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.]
[Painted by G. Garrard, Painter of Horses to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Engrav'd by Tho.s Morris.
London, Pub March 2d. 1793 by G. Garrard at Mr Gilpin's Knightsbridge, & No. 43 Little Britain.]
Scarce & fine etching, progress proof before all letters. 340 x 460mm (13½ x 18"), with large margins.
Two horses beside a manger with a thatched canopy on the bank of a river, with three foals, one feeding from its mother.
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[Painted by G. Garrard, Painter of Horses to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Engrav'd by Tho.s Morris.
London, Pub March 2d. 1793 by G. Garrard at Mr Gilpin's Knightsbridge, & No. 43 Little Britain.]
Scarce & fine etching, progress proof before all letters. 340 x 460mm (13½ x 18"), with large margins.
Two horses beside a manger with a thatched canopy on the bank of a river, with three foals, one feeding from its mother.
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[Mares and Foals, From a Picture in the Possession of Lewis Dymock Esq.r.]
[Painted by G. Garrard, Painter of Horses to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Engrav'd by Tho.s Morris.
London, Pub March 2d. 1793 by G. Garrard at Mr Gilpin's Knightsbridge, & No. 43 Little Britain.]
Scarce etching, progress proof before all letters, 18th century watermark. 340 x 460mm (13½ x 18"), with large margins.
Two horses and two gamboling foals.
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[Painted by G. Garrard, Painter of Horses to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Engrav'd by Tho.s Morris.
London, Pub March 2d. 1793 by G. Garrard at Mr Gilpin's Knightsbridge, & No. 43 Little Britain.]
Scarce etching, progress proof before all letters, 18th century watermark. 340 x 460mm (13½ x 18"), with large margins.
Two horses and two gamboling foals.
[Ref: 54941] £580.00
Statua d Marforio nel Palazzo Capitolino. XXVI.
Gio. Batis. de Poilly Sculp.
In Roma nella Stamp.a di Domenico de Rossi alla Pace con Privil. [n.d. c.1704.]
Engraving. Plate 217 x 341mm. 8½ x 13½". Trimmed to plate left and right.
Marphurius, one of the talking statues of Rome. A Roman marble sculpture of a reclining bearded river god, which in the past has been variously identified as a depiction of Jupiter, Neptune, or the Tiber. From "Raccolta Di Statue Antiche E Moderne".
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Gio. Batis. de Poilly Sculp.
In Roma nella Stamp.a di Domenico de Rossi alla Pace con Privil. [n.d. c.1704.]
Engraving. Plate 217 x 341mm. 8½ x 13½". Trimmed to plate left and right.
Marphurius, one of the talking statues of Rome. A Roman marble sculpture of a reclining bearded river god, which in the past has been variously identified as a depiction of Jupiter, Neptune, or the Tiber. From "Raccolta Di Statue Antiche E Moderne".
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