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[Frontis to Caldecott's Musical Miscellany MS Vol. III.]
[Frontis to Caldecott's Musical Miscellany MS Vol. III.]
F. Bartolozzi sculp.
Goulding, D'Almaine, Potter & Co. Music Publishers 20 Soho Sq. [c.1810].
Etching. 115 x 210mm (4½ x 8¼") very large margins. Old ink mss. name added, crack in platemark, some spotting and creasing.
Mrs. Wadham Wyndham "Caldecott's Musical Miscellany MS Vol. III” was a musical score book printed by Goulding D'Almaine, Potter & Co music publishers and musical instrument sellers, with a cartouche design by Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815), filled with songs and pieces, most with titles and some composers, with an index of titles and composers at the back, and various verses at the front and comments on John Barratt at the back. Music publishers 'Goulding & D’Almaine' was founded in 1785; it became 'Goulding, D’Almaine, Potter & Co.' c.1810.
[Ref: 60980]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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[Music publisher's invitiation.]
[Music publisher's invitiation.]
F. Bartolozzi sculp.
Goulding, D'Almaine, Potter & Co. Music Publishers 20 Soho Sq. [c.1810].
Etching. 115 x 210mm (4½ x 8¼"). Narrow margins.
Decorative design by Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815). Music publishers 'Goulding & D’Almaine' was founded in 1785; it became 'Goulding, D’Almaine, Potter & Co.' c.1810.
[Ref: 35839]   £190.00   (£228.00 incl.VAT)
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[For the Benefit of Mr. Dragonetti.]
[For the Benefit of Mr. Dragonetti.]
E.F. Burney del._ F. Bartolozzi Sculp.
[n.d. c.1792.]
Etching with engraving. Plate 120 x 152mm. 4¾ x 6". Light foxing; tipped into album page.
Ticket for the benefit of Mr Dragonetti. A woman stands holding a naked child who plays the lyre. On the right stands Apollo. Domenico Dragonetti (1763 - 1846) was a violinist and double-bass player.
De Vesme: 1918; ii/iii. See Harvard p.383.
[Ref: 28892]   £220.00   (£264.00 incl.VAT)
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For the Benefit of Mr. Dragonetti.
For the Benefit of Mr. Dragonetti.
E.F. Burney del._ F. Bartolozzi Sculp.
[n.d. c.1792.]
Etching with engraving. Sheet size: 105 x 135mm (4¼ x 5¼"). Cut in an octagonal shape.
A ticket for the benefit of Mr Dragonetti. A woman stands holding a naked child who plays the lyre. On the right stands Apollo. Domenico Dragonetti (1763 - 1846) was a violinist and double-bass player. For a proof impression of this ticket, see item ref: 28892.
De Vesme: 1918.
[Ref: 35625]   £80.00   (£96.00 incl.VAT)
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[For the Benefit of Mrs. Banti.]
[For the Benefit of Mrs. Banti.]
F. Bartolozzi inv.t Sculps.t 1797 aetatis suae 69.
138 x 172mm. 5½ x 6¾". Slight foxing.
Ticket for the benefit of Mrs Banti. Muse seated on clouds holding a lyre with three putti; one holds a trumpet, another two laurel crowns and the third holding a banner over Muse. Brigitta Giorgi Banti (1756 - 1806), singer.
De Vesme: 1914; iv/vii.
[Ref: 20507]   £220.00   (£264.00 incl.VAT)
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[Concert ticket; For the Benefit of Mrs. Banti].
[Concert ticket; For the Benefit of Mrs. Banti].
F. Bartolozzi inv.t Sculps.t.
Aetatis suae 69. 1797.
Engraving with large margins. Platemark: 138 x 172mm (5½ x 6¾").
A concert ticket for the benefit of singer Mrs Brigitta Giorgi Banti (1756 - 1806). A muse is seated on clouds, lifting her left hand, holding a lyre in her right. On the right, are two putti, holding a trumpet and two laurel crowns. On the left, another putto holds a banner over Muse.
De Vesme: 1914, iv of vii. See item 20507 and 21299 for earlier states.
[Ref: 32428]   £230.00   (£276.00 incl.VAT)
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[Concert ticket; For the Benefit of Mrs. Banti.]
[Concert ticket; For the Benefit of Mrs. Banti.]
[F. Bartolozzi invt. Sculpst.]
[London, c.1797.]
Etching, proof before letters trimmed so roundel, diameter 185mm, 7¼". Small tear into plate lower left, plate mark cut small blemish in paper ower edge centre.
Muse seated on clouds holding a lyre with three putti; one holds a trumpet, another two laurel wreaths, the third holding the (unlettered) above. Ticket for the benefit of Brigitta Giorgi Banti (1756 - 1806), singer.
De Vesme: 1914, ii of vii. See item 20507.
[Ref: 21299]   £180.00   (£216.00 incl.VAT)
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Christmas 1882. The Sunday Schools. St John's Parish, Detroit, Michigan.
Christmas 1882. The Sunday Schools. St John's Parish, Detroit, Michigan.
[1882]
Pamphlet, 4pp, 240 x 160mm (9½ x 6¼"), printed in green.
The programme for a Christmas service, with the lyrics of ten carols. American interest.
[Ref: 63756]   £60.00  
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[Apollo holding his lyre, concert ticket.]
[Apollo holding his lyre, concert ticket.]
I.B.C.Inv. F.B. sculp.
Printed by W. Hinton St. James's Street [n.d., c.1780.]
Etching, printed in black ink. 115 x 108mm. 4½ x 4¼". Trimmed inside plate.
The cartouches above and below uninscribed. In classical mythology, as the leader of the Muses (Apollon Musagetes) Apollo functioned as the patron god of music and poetry. Engraved by Bartolozzi after Cipriani, their initials only inscribed.
De Vesme: 1915; iii/iv. See 9718, 10558, 10559 and 21209 for other states.
[Ref: 21208]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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[Apollo holding his lyre, concert ticket.]
[Apollo holding his lyre, concert ticket.]
I.B.C.Inv. F.B. sculp.
[n.d., c.1780.]
Etching in black ink. 109 x 88mm. 4¼ x 3½". Trimmed.
The cartouches above and below uninscribed. In classical mythology, as the leader of the Muses (Apollon Musagetes) Apollo functioned as the patron god of music and poetry. Engraved by Bartolozzi after Cipriani, their initials only inscribed. Before publication line added.
De Vesme: 1915; i/iv. See 9718, 10558, 10559 and 21208 for other states.
[Ref: 21209]   £130.00   (£156.00 incl.VAT)
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[Apollo holding his lyre, concert ticket.]
[Apollo holding his lyre, concert ticket.]
I.B.C.Inv. F.B. sculp.
Printed by W. Hinton St. James's Street [n.d., c.1780.]
Etching, printed in red/brown ink. 120 x 106mm. 4¾ x 4¼". Trimmed inside plate to left and right side.
The cartouches above and below uninscribed. In classical mythology, as the leader of the Muses (Apollon Musagetes) Apollo functioned as the patron god of music and poetry. Engraved by Bartolozzi after Cipriani, their initials only inscribed.
De Vesme: 1915; iii/iv. See 10559, 9718, 21208 and 21209 for other states.
[Ref: 10558]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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[Apollo holding his lyre, concert ticket.]
[Apollo holding his lyre, concert ticket.]
G.B. Cipriani Inv. F. Bartolozzi sculpt.
Printed by W. Hinton St. James's Street [n.d., c.1780.]
Etching. Unidentified collector's mark on verso. 114 x 102mm. 4½ x 4". Trimmed just inside place.
With artist's and engraver's surnames fully inscribed. The cartouches above and below uninscribed. In classical mythology, as the leader of the Muses (Apollon Musagetes) Apollo functioned as the patron god of music and poetry.
De Vesme: 1915; iii/iv. Not in Lugt. See 10558, 9718, 21208 and 21209 for other states.
[Ref: 10559]   £95.00   (£114.00 incl.VAT)
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[Concert ticket] The Concert of Antient Music in Tottenham Street.
[Concert ticket] The Concert of Antient Music in Tottenham Street.
[Smirke del. Heath sc.]
[London, c.1792.]
Stipple, printed in sepia. Oval, 70 x 55mm (2¾ x 2¼"). Trimmed, losing the border of a laurel wreath topped by a medley of musical instruments.
A classical bust portrait in profile, used c.1789-96: the colour signifies this is a lady's ticket (men's were black, blue & green). The concert room at Tottenham Street, Fitzrovia was built by Francis Pasquali in 1772, apparently with the support of the Earl of Sandwich and others. In 1786 Pasquali and Michael Novosielski, architect of His Majesty's Theatre in the Haymarket, leased the building to Lord Sandwich and his friends for the "concerts of ancient music" which had been inaugurated elsewhere in 1776. The building was enlarged and fitted under the direction of James Wyatt with a royal box for George III and Queen Charlotte, who were constant patrons, and became known as The King's Concert Rooms. In 1794 the concerts were removed to the King's Theatre, Haymarket, and thence to the Hanover Rooms. After Robert Smirke (1752-1845).
See BM C,3.54-63 for a collection of 10.
[Ref: 63518]   £95.00   (£114.00 incl.VAT)
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[Concert Ticket, held at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster.]
[Concert Ticket, held at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster.]
Smirke Invt. F. Bartolozzi sculp.
[n.d. c.1792.]
Engraving and etching, scarce proof. Plate 217 x 185mm 8½ x 7¼". Trimmed close to the plate. Light foxing.
St Cecilia is seated playing at an organ, with two winged figures standing looking over her. The relief below depicts Charity and three children, with a lion and a unicorn to either side.
De Vesme: 1948; v/v. See Ref 16047 for earlier state in red/brown ink & 20503 for earlier state.
[Ref: 21215]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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[Concert ticket- proof before lettering]
[Concert ticket- proof before lettering]
[Anon., c1770]
Scarce etching, platemark 205 x 140mm (8 x 5½"); very large margins. Creased.
Woman next to sheet music with harp behind. Unusual etching probably used (in its later lettered state) as a concert ticket. The style suggests it may be continental.
[Ref: 40671]   £130.00   (£156.00 incl.VAT)
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Rural Felicity,
Rural Felicity, Come see rural felicity,/ which Love & Innocence ever enjoy.
G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi scu.
Pubd. Septr. 1st. 1789 by I. Read Coventry Court.
Etching, sheet 107 x 110mm. Trimmed to just outside plate, glued to album page.
An attractive scene with two putti dancing to the accompaniment of the pipe and drum of a third. A concert ticket (the cartouche uninscribed) originally published in 1781 and reissued by Read with this title.
From the collection of Cecil Bisshopp Harmsworth, 1st Baron Harmsworth. See item 7844.
[Ref: 9720]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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[Concert ticket, held at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster.]
[Concert ticket, held at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster.]
[F. Bartolozzi.]
[c.1792.]
Engraved ticket to a concert at St Margaret's Church, Westminster; proof before all letters, printed in red/brown ink. Plate 222 x 190mm, 8¾ x 7½". Laid to backing sheet, few repairs.
St. Cecilia seated playing the organ; on the left, two winged figures standing; in an oval. Below, a block of low-relief which depicts Charity and three children; a lion and a unicorn on either side. Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians and of Church music. It is said that this came about because she sang to God as she was dying. After Robert Smirke (1752 - 1845) by Francesco Bartolozzi (1728 - 1815).
De Vesme: 1948; iii/v. See Ref 20503 for earlier state & 21215 for later state.
[Ref: 16047]   £220.00   (£264.00 incl.VAT)
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For Mr. Didelot's Benefit.
For Mr. Didelot's Benefit.
L.Legoux Pupil of F. Bartolozzi Sculp.t
[n.d. c.1790.]
Scarce stipple with engraving. 157 x 120mm (6¼ x 4¾"). Trimmed.
A ticket depicting a Muse dancing and playing cymbals, followed by Cupid, who adorns her with a garland of flowers. Charles-Louis Didelot (1767 - 1837) was a French dancer and choreographer.
See De Vesme: 1936 [for different version. & description].
[Ref: 20513]   £230.00   (£276.00 incl.VAT)
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For The Benefit Of Mr. Giardini.
For The Benefit Of Mr. Giardini.
G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi sculp.
[London, c.1781.]
Concert ticket, etching. 132 x 127mm (5¼ x 5"). Trimmed within plate.
A woman seated on clouds, tying ribbons to her hair; to right, two winged putti, holding a torch and dove, also sitting in the clouds. The banner above them is lettered; in a roundel. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796) was an Italian composer and violinist. He came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years, he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton. After Giovanni Battista Cipriani (1727 - 1785).
De Vesme: 1920; ii/ii. See 21214.
[Ref: 18143]   £180.00   (£216.00 incl.VAT)
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For the Benefit of Mr Giardini.
For the Benefit of Mr Giardini.
G. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi Sculp. 1780
Publish'd as the Act directs Feb.y 4th 1780
Engraving, sheet 120 x 105mm (4¾ x 4"). Trimmed inside platemark.
Concert ticket for the benefit of violinist Felice Giardini, with vignette of woman touching a lyre and looking at a putto while Cupid weeps on the floor. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796), an Italian composer and violinist, came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton. Engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815), Florentine engraver and founding member of the Royal Academy in 1768. After meeting George III's librarian Richard Dalton in Italy in 1763, Dalton invited Bartolozzi to London with a promise of an appointment as engraver to the king. In England he became the most celebrated exponent of the 'stipple' technique whereby he produced prints using dots rather than lines.
De Vesme: 1923 III of IV
[Ref: 46022]   £95.00   (£114.00 incl.VAT)
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[For the Benefit of Mr. Giardini.]
[For the Benefit of Mr. Giardini.]
[G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi sculp. 1780.]
Publish'd as the Act directs Feby. 4th. 1780.
Etching and engraving. Plate 146 x 132mm. 5¾ x 5¼". Small margins. very slight foxing
Ticket for the benefit of Mr Giardini. A young woman seated on a pedestal touching a lyre and holding a quill pen; a putto stands behind her. Cupid is seated on the floor holding an arrow and covering his face with his hands. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796) was an Italian composer and violinist. He came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years, he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton.
De Vesme: 1923; i/iv.
[Ref: 20496]   £320.00  
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[For the Benefit of Mr Giardini]
[For the Benefit of Mr Giardini] Plate 1
G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi Sculp.
Stipple, sheet 130 x 145mm (5 x 5¾"). Trimmed and tipped into album sheet.
Apollo, playing the harp with the nine Muses in attendance. Ticket for a benefit held for Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796), Italian composer and violinist. Giardini, an Italian composer and violinist, came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton. Later state as published in 'A General History of Music' by the musicologist Charles Burney.
De Vesme 1927 iii/iii.
[Ref: 42474]   £130.00   (£156.00 incl.VAT)
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Benefit of Mr. Giardini.
Benefit of Mr. Giardini.
G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi sculp.
[n.d. c.1763.]
Very fine etching with engraving. Sheet 135 x 120mm (5¼ x 4¾"). Trimmed within plate.
Apollo seated on a pedestal holding a lyre with a Muse crowning him. Mercury standing on the right. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796), an Italian composer and violinist, came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton.
De Vesme: 1919.
[Ref: 44530]   £220.00   (£264.00 incl.VAT)
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For the Benefit of Mr. Giardini.
For the Benefit of Mr. Giardini.
G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi sculp.
[n.d. c.1782.]
Etching with engraving. Sheet 150 x 160mm (6 x 6¼"). Trimmed.
Apollo catching Daphne who is turning into a laurel tree. Three fluvial figures seated on the ground in front of a bed of reeds. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796), an Italian composer and violinist, came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton
De Vesme: 1921.
[Ref: 44532]   £240.00   (£288.00 incl.VAT)
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[For the Benefit of Mr. Giardini.]
[For the Benefit of Mr. Giardini.]
[G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi sculp.]
[n.d. c.1782.]
Etching with engraving, very scarce proof before all letters. 166 x 196mm. 6½ x 7¾". Cut, few fox marks.
Ticket for the benefit of Mr Giardini. Apollo catching Daphne who is turning into a laurel tree. Three fluvial figures seated on the ground in front of a bed of reeds. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796) was an Italian composer and violinist. He came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years, he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton.
De Vesme: 1921; i/iii.
[Ref: 20490]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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For the Benefit of Mr Giardini.
For the Benefit of Mr Giardini.
G.B. Cipriani inv. et delin. F. Bartolozzi sculp.
[Printed by W. Hinton. St. James's Street. n.d. c.1782.]
Etching and engraving. Plate 197 x 171mm. 7¾ x 6¾". Small margins. Slight foxing.
Ticket for the benefit of Mr Giardini. Mercury seated attaching a string to his lyre whilst a putto holds the lyre to the left. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796) was an Italian composer and violinist. He came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years, he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton.
De Vesme: 1930; ii/iv. See Ref: 20519 & 21175 for later states.
[Ref: 21210]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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For the Benefit of Mr Giardini.
For the Benefit of Mr Giardini.
G.B. Cipriani inv. et delin. F. Bartolozzi sculp.
Printed by W. Hinton. St. James's Street.
Etching and engraving. Plate 197 x 171mm. 7¾ x 6¾".
Ticket for the benefit of Mr Giardini. Mercury seated attaching a string to his lyre whilst a putto holds the lyre to the left. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796) was an Italian composer and violinist. He came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years, he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton.
De Vesme: 1930; iv/iv, see 20519 & 21210.
[Ref: 21175]   £240.00   (£288.00 incl.VAT)
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For the Benefit of Mr Giardini
For the Benefit of Mr Giardini A Concert of Musick.
G. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi Sculp. [c.1776].
Engraving, sheet 120 x 135mm (4¾ x 5¼"). Trimmed inside platemark.
Concert ticket for the benefit of violinist Felice Giardini, with vignette of the Judgement of Midas: Apollo stands on the left holding his lyre, watching as Marsyas plays his pipes; Midas between them. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796), an Italian composer and violinist, came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton. Engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815), Florentine engraver and founding member of the Royal Academy in 1768. After meeting George III's librarian Richard Dalton in Italy in 1763, Dalton invited Bartolozzi to London with a promise of an appointment as engraver to the king. In England he became the most celebrated exponent of the 'stipple' technique whereby he produced prints using dots rather than lines.
De Vesme: 1928
[Ref: 46019]   £140.00   (£168.00 incl.VAT)
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[For the Benefit of Mr. Giardini.]
[For the Benefit of Mr. Giardini.]
G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi Sculp.
Etching with engraving, scarce proof, uncut very large margins, title only half removed. Plate 95 x 115mm. 3¾ x 4½". Title scratched, very slight foxing.
Bill-head for the benefit of Mr Giardini. Venus seated on a bed with a putto talking to her from behind her; another putto playing the lyre and a third putto pulling a bow, aiming towards right. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796) was an Italian composer and violinist. He came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years, he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton.
De Vesme: 1922; between i/ii.
[Ref: 20577]   £240.00   (£288.00 incl.VAT)
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[For the Benefit of Mr. Giardini.]
[For the Benefit of Mr. Giardini.]
G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi sculp.
Printed by W. Hinton St. James's Street. [n.d. c.1779.]
Etching and engraving. Collector's mark SP, plate 127 x 146mm. 5 x 5¾".
Ticket for the benefit of Mr Giardini. Venus seated on the ground with two putti surrounding her, one of whom is holding a torch. Five putti, to the right, in front of a water fountain; one playing the trumpet, one playing the lute and three singing. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796) was an Italian composer and violinist. He came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years, he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton.
De Vesme: 1925; v/v. See 20497 for earlier state.
[Ref: 20498]   £240.00   (£288.00 incl.VAT)
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For the Benefit of Mr Giardini.
For the Benefit of Mr Giardini.
G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi sculp 1778.
Etching and engraving. Sheet 135 x 115mm (5¼ x 4½"), with large margins.
Venus Anadyomene naked and seated on a conch shell, accompanied by Cupid (drawing his bow), with other cherubs holding a torch and the drapery around Venus. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796), an Italian composer and violinist, came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton.
De Vesme: 1929, state ii of iv.
[Ref: 53435]   £230.00   (£276.00 incl.VAT)
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[For the Benefit of Mr Giardini.]
[For the Benefit of Mr Giardini.]
G.B. Cipriani inv. F. Bartolozzi sculp 1778.
Printed by W. Hinton St. James's Street.
Etching and engraving. Plate 133 x 114mm, Uncut, large margins.
Venus Anadyomene naked and seated on a conch shell. Four putti inside and three flying in the sky holding a large drapery above her. Originally published as a ticket for a concert for the benefit of Mr Giardini, this last state has had the title removed. Felice Giardini (1716 - 1796) was an Italian composer and violinist. He came to London in 1751, where he was highly successful as a performer and society music teacher. For many years, he served as the concertmaster and director of the Italian Opera and gave solo concerts under the auspices of close friend Johann Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). He remained in England until 1784 when he travelled to Naples at the invitation of Sir William Hamilton.
De Vesme: 1929; IV of IV.
[Ref: 20500]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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[Grand Professional Concert.]
[Grand Professional Concert.]
[Bartolozzi fecit 1791.]
Etching with engraving. Proof before all letters. 95 x 121mm. 3¾ x 4¾".
A putto seated on a rock reading a music score; a lyre on the ground to his left.
See De Vesme: 1953 [this noted as 'Copie'].
[Ref: 20606]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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[Handel Centenary Commemoration held in Westminster Abbey.] Handel. May 29 Messiah.
[Handel Centenary Commemoration held in Westminster Abbey.] Handel. May 29 Messiah.
R: Smirk pinx.t F. Haward sculp.t R.A.
Publish'd 19 May 1784.
Stipple. 249 x 190mm (9¾ x 7½").
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) German-born composer 'Naturalised' as a British subject in 1726 whose works include the English oratorio Messiah and the orchestral Water Music. He is buried in Westminster Abbey. The Messiah is possibly one the most poplar works in the Western choral literature. It was composed in 1741, and premiered in Dublin in 1742. It didn't reach its final state, and the most familiar version, until the performance to benefit the Foundling Hospital in 1754.
[Ref: 21144]   £180.00   (£216.00 incl.VAT)
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[Handel Centenary Commemoration held in Westminster Abbey.] Handel. May 29 Messiah.
[Handel Centenary Commemoration held in Westminster Abbey.] Handel. May 29 Messiah.
R: Smirk pinx.t F. Haward sculp.t R.A,
[n.d. 1748.]
Stipple. 202 x 145mm (8 x 5¾"). Trimmed inside platemark, losing publication line, slight staining.
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) German-born composer 'Naturalised' as a British subject in 1726 whose works include the English oratorio Messiah and the orchestral Water Music. He is buried in Westminster Abbey. The Messiah is possibly one the most poplar works in the Western choral literature. It was composed in 1741, and premiered in Dublin in 1742. It didn't reach ists final state, and the most familiar version, until the performance to benefit the Foundling Hosptial in 1754.
From the Collection of J.S. Bumpus.
[Ref: 17244]   £140.00   (£168.00 incl.VAT)
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[Handel Centenary Commemoration held in Westminster Abbey.] May 29. Messiah.
[Handel Centenary Commemoration held in Westminster Abbey.] May 29. Messiah.
R: Smirk pinx.t. F. Haward sculpt RA.
Publish'd 29 May 1784.
Stipple, pt 18th century watermark; 250 x 190mm (9¾ x 7½"), large margins. Creases and stains.
Britannia, seated on a lion, gestures towards a pyramid inscribed 'Handel'. A winged cherub places a garland on a pedestal.
[Ref: 62796]   £220.00   (£264.00 incl.VAT)
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[Hanover Square Grand Professional Concert.]
[Hanover Square Grand Professional Concert.]
[G.B.Cipriani inv.] Stalker sculp.
[n.d. c.1793.]
Etching with engraving. Proof before title. 63 x 82mm. 2½ x 3¼". Trimmed.
Ticket. A putto flying holding a large veil with both hands. An oddity. On the east side of Hanover Square, at the south-eastern corner of Hanover Street, the large building now known as the Hanover Club, or Cercle des Etrangers, had for many years, down to the beginning of 1875, borne the name of the Queen's Concert Rooms, more popularly known as the Hanover Square Rooms. Sir John Gallini erected the house and the original concert room in the first half of the reign of George III. Supported by the musical talent of Bach, Abel, and Lord Abingdon, Gallini carried on here, from 1785 to 1793, a series of concerts, for which he contrived to gain the patronage of the Court. George III himself was accustomed frequently to attend these concerts, together with Queen Charlotte.
De Vesme: 1954; [undescribed state]. See Ref: 20534 for different state.
[Ref: 20532]   £220.00   (£264.00 incl.VAT)
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[Hanover Square ticket no 121.]
[Hanover Square ticket no 121.] Hanover Square for the Benefit of Miss .no Diot Jones, & Johnotone April the 10.th. A Ball to begin at 7'oclock [ink mss verso].
Rare Stipple sheet 110 x 115mm (4¼ x 4½"). Top left corner slightly torn. Trimmed.
Stipple of a putto sitting on a cloud with a cloth draped over one shoulder playing a harp. They are surrounded by an oval frame of laurel leaves. Ink writing on the back of the invitation gives details of the event.
[Ref: 55005]   £230.00   (£276.00 incl.VAT)
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Chapel Royal Whitehall.
Chapel Royal Whitehall. Second day, Tuesday July 5.th. 1814. The Messiah. Doors open at Eleven- begin at One. For the Benefit of the Sufferers by the War in Germany.
J. Thurston del. J.Agar sculp.
R. Ackermann Execudit.
Stipple; date in ink; Sheet: 245 x 220mm (9¾ x 8¾"). Foxing. Laid on card.
[Ref: 35551]   £140.00   (£168.00 incl.VAT)
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[Musical emblem; billhead/trade card?]
[Musical emblem; billhead/trade card?]
Pub by W Darling N.3 Gt Newport Stt [London, c.1775].
Etched vignette, a cluster of musical instruments behind an open book of music, surmounted by the head of Apollo(?), with laurel crown. Perhaps for a tradesman's advertising stationary. Watermarked laid paper, sheet 110 x 95mm, 4¼ x 3¾". Crease through upper part; trimmed within plate (a fragment of a larger design?).
William Darling was an engraver working alone from 1771-1790 and then in partnership with John Peter Thompson after 1790. He published for which may be the origins of this musical vignette.
[Ref: 21367]   £85.00   (£102.00 incl.VAT)
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New Musical Fund.
New Musical Fund.
J. Ibbetson del. J. Thornthwaite sculp.
[n.d., c.1790.]
Stipple, rare subscriber's copy. Sheet 260 x 190mm (10¼ x 7½"). Trimmed, losing venue & date, foxed.
Apollo stands on a cloud before an organ, lyre in hand, pouring coins from a cornucopia into a widow's apron, her two children clinging to her dress. Behind is a group of musicians. The New Musical Fund was established 16 April 1786. The British Museum has examples of this image dated from 1788 to 1796.
See BM 1969,0130.4 for the earliest example. Subscriber In ink verso "Edmund Warren-Horne". See Ref: 62793 for one printed in sepia.
[Ref: 62794]   £180.00   (£216.00 incl.VAT)
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New Musical Fund, Established 1786.
New Musical Fund, Established 1786.
R. Cosway R.A. del.t J.Mitan sculp.t
Very rare engraving, sheet 195 x 220mm (7¾ x 8½"). Slightly trimmed to plate at bottom slightly. Foxed.
Ticket for the New Musical Fund. An angel is seated on a cloud, playing a lyre. Performance by C. B. Incledod. The New Musical Fund was established 16 April 1786 and consisted of numerous concerts all held at the King's Theatre in the Haymarket.
Daniell: 206. BM: 1981 ,U.475.
[Ref: 61993]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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New Musical Fund, Established 1786.
New Musical Fund, Established 1786.
R. Cosway R.A. del.t J.Mitan sculp.t
Engraving. 164 x 177mm. 6½ x 7". Trimmed and stained.
Ticket for the New Musical Fund. An angel is seated on a cloud, playing a lyre. The New Musical Fund was established 16 April 1786 and consisted of numerous concerts all held at the King's Theatre in the Haymarket.
From the Collection of J.S. Bumpus. Daniell: 206. BM: 1981 ,U.475.
[Ref: 17269]   £130.00   (£156.00 incl.VAT)
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New Musical Fund.
New Musical Fund.
J. Ibbetson del. J. Thornthwaite sculp.
[n.d., c.1790.]
Stipple, rare subscriber's copy. Sheet 265 x 190mm (10½ x 7½"). Trimmed, losing venue & date, tear in left edge, spotted.
Apollo stands on a cloud before an organ, lyre in hand, pouring coins from a cornucopia into a widow's apron, her two children clinging to her dress. Behind is a group of musicians. The New Musical Fund was established 16 April 1786. The British Museum has examples of this image dated from 1788 to 1796.
See BM 1969,0130.4 for the earliest example. Subscriber In ink verso "Edmund Warren-Horne". See Ref: 62793 for one printed in sepia.
[Ref: 62795]   £180.00   (£216.00 incl.VAT)
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New Musical Fund. King's Theatre.
New Musical Fund. King's Theatre. [Thursday, March 27, 1788.]
J. Ibbetson del. J. Thornthwaite sculp.
[1788.]
Rare stipple, printed in sepia., subscriber's copy; Sheet 265 x 185mm (10½ x 7¼"). Trimmed, losing date, stains.
Apollo stands on a cloud before an organ, lyre in hand, pouring coins from a cornucopia into a widow's apron, her two children clinging to her dress. Behind is a group of musicians. The New Musical Fund was established 16 April 1786.
BM 1969,0130.4. Subscriber in ink verso "Edmund Warren-Horne" See Refs: 62794 & 62795 for ones printed in black.
[Ref: 62793]   £230.00   (£276.00 incl.VAT)
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New Musical Fund. Opera House,  Thursday, March 10th. 1803.
New Musical Fund. Opera House, Thursday, March 10th. 1803.
L. Legoux sculp. late pupil of F. Bartolozzi R.A. No.1 Poland Street Soho.
Stipple and etching, ticket/advertisement for a fund-raising musical entertainment. Plate 185 x 145mm (7¼ x 5¾"). Lower right corner chipped with small repair with conservation tissue.
Apollo with his lyre standing on clouds, to his right a female figure with dove perched on her head and holding horn of plenty and pair of compasses; another female figure sits to left. In the background a pelican feeds its chicks. A violin and musical instruments below are draped with a banner inscribed 'New Musical Fund'. By French engraver Louis Legoux (1789 - 1804; active).
[Ref: 13503]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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New Musical Fund. Opera House,  Thursday, March 15th. 1804.
New Musical Fund. Opera House, Thursday, March 15th. 1804.
L. Legoux sculp. late pupil of F. Bartolozzi R.A. No.1 Poland Street Soho.
Stipple and etching, printed in sepia. Sheet 185 x 145mm (7¼ x 5¾"). Trimmed within plate, stained.
Apollo with his lyre standing on clouds, to his right a female figure with dove perched on her head and holding horn of plenty and pair of compasses; another female figure sits to left. In the background a pelican feeds its chicks. A violin and musical instruments below are draped with a banner inscribed 'New Musical Fund'. By French engraver Louis Legoux (1789 - 1804; active). The print came from a collection compiled by Marianne Arnold Ayrton whose father, Samuel Arnold, was thought to be the son of Princess Amelia (1711-1786) through her affair with commoner Thomas Arnold.
See Fitzwilliam. From a collection of ephemera gathered by Marianne Arnold Ayrton (daughter of Samuel Arnold) and her husband William Ayrton.
[Ref: 52955]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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New Musical Fund
New Musical Fund
L. Legoux sculp. late pupil of F. Bartolozzi R.A. No.1 Poland Street Soho.
Stipple, sheet 180 x 140mm (7 x 5½"). Trimmed and tipped into album sheet, possibly losing text.
Apollo with his lyre standing on clouds, to his right a female figure with dove perched on her head and holding horn of plenty and pair of compasses; another female figure sits to left. In the background a pelican feeds its chicks. A violin and musical instruments below are draped with a banner inscribed 'New Musical Fund'. By French engraver Louis Legoux (1789 - 1804, fl.).
For another state with additional text see ref. 13503.
[Ref: 42475]   £130.00   (£156.00 incl.VAT)
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[For the Benefit of Mr Salpietro.]
[For the Benefit of Mr Salpietro.]
[F. Bartolozzi inv: et sculp. 1773]
Very fine stipple with etching, proof before letters, printed in brown. 140 x 180mm (5½ x 7"), with very large margins.
Three putti on clouds decorated with laurel branches, holding music scores. The design was first used as a billhead for the benefit of the Italian violinist Giovanni Salpietro, who came to London with his wife (a singer) c.1779. He was portrayed in 'A Sunday Concert at Dr Burney's', engraved by Bretherton after C.L. Smith. Later it was used as the trade card of William Humphrey, brother of Hannah Humphrey, James Gillray's publisher and partner.
De Vesme 1939, state i of iv.
[Ref: 53404]   £520.00  
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[St. Margaret's Church, Westminster.]
[St. Margaret's Church, Westminster.]
[Smirk Invt: F: Bartolozzi sculp:]
[n.d. c.1792.]
Etching with engraving, rare proof before all letters. 210 x 177mm. 8¼ x 7". Just cut inside platemark, small foxing.
Ticket to a concert at St Margaret's Church, Westminster. St Cecilia seated playing the organ with two winged figures standing to the left. A low-relief which depicts Charity and three children, a lion and a unicorn on sides of the relief.
De Vesme: 1948; ii/v. See Ref 16047 for later state in red/brown ink & 21215 for later state.
[Ref: 20503]   £320.00  
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