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[15 Caricature Plates.]
Ch. Varin.
[n.d., c.1800.]
Bound set of 15 etchings in original wrappers; scarce complete. 155 x 105mm (6 x 4'').
A set of fifteen etchings of caricature heads, similar to those drawn by Leonardo da Vinci. Attributed to Charles Nicolas Varin (1741-1812).
[Ref: 49441] £950.00 view all images for this item
Ch. Varin.
[n.d., c.1800.]
Bound set of 15 etchings in original wrappers; scarce complete. 155 x 105mm (6 x 4'').
A set of fifteen etchings of caricature heads, similar to those drawn by Leonardo da Vinci. Attributed to Charles Nicolas Varin (1741-1812).
[Ref: 49441] £950.00 view all images for this item
The Cut Infernal. ''The Second_is the Cut Infernal._This Consists in Casting...'
Drawn by M.E. Aquatinted by H. Pyall.
[London. Pub.d by Tho.s McLean, 26, Haymarket. 1827.]
Hand-coloured aquatint. Sheet: 305 x 195mm (12 x 7¾''). Trimmed.
A satirical scene showing a well-dressed dandy walking along the street avoiding puddles. In the background a carriage labelled 'Clapham to London' drives by and a man on the carriage yells towards the dandy. One of a set of three, the other two are: 'The cut celestial', and 'The cut direct!'
BM Satire 15484.
[Ref: 49314] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn by M.E. Aquatinted by H. Pyall.
[London. Pub.d by Tho.s McLean, 26, Haymarket. 1827.]
Hand-coloured aquatint. Sheet: 305 x 195mm (12 x 7¾''). Trimmed.
A satirical scene showing a well-dressed dandy walking along the street avoiding puddles. In the background a carriage labelled 'Clapham to London' drives by and a man on the carriage yells towards the dandy. One of a set of three, the other two are: 'The cut celestial', and 'The cut direct!'
BM Satire 15484.
[Ref: 49314] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Eigentliche Abbildung des Frankosisch-gewesenen Obristen De la Brosse.
[n.d., c.1677.]
Rare engraving, set in letterpress. Sheet: 285 x 175mm (11¼ x 7''). Trimmed.
A caricature portrait of Captain de la Brosse, a French soldier nicknamed 'L’incendiaire' (arsonist) for setting fire to Haguenau (then a German city) on 10th February 1677, during the Franco-Dutch War (1672-78). He is depicted with long hair, wearing a hat, lace cravat, sash and jacket, his face seemingly blackened. The letterpress mocks his appearance. De La Brosse was killed in a melée with Imperial troops soon after.
BM Bb,6.278.
[Ref: 49450] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1677.]
Rare engraving, set in letterpress. Sheet: 285 x 175mm (11¼ x 7''). Trimmed.
A caricature portrait of Captain de la Brosse, a French soldier nicknamed 'L’incendiaire' (arsonist) for setting fire to Haguenau (then a German city) on 10th February 1677, during the Franco-Dutch War (1672-78). He is depicted with long hair, wearing a hat, lace cravat, sash and jacket, his face seemingly blackened. The letterpress mocks his appearance. De La Brosse was killed in a melée with Imperial troops soon after.
BM Bb,6.278.
[Ref: 49450] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Here's a Health to all Good Lass'es. Gem. 37.
W. Clerk, lith, 202 High Holborn.
Published by T. Paine, Holywell St., Strand [n.d., c.1840].
Lithograph. Sheet 260 x 210mm (10¼ x 8¼").
A young man raises a glass towards the viewer, a pair of admiring young girls watching through a doorway. On the table are two pineapples and a decanter.
[Ref: 49494] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
W. Clerk, lith, 202 High Holborn.
Published by T. Paine, Holywell St., Strand [n.d., c.1840].
Lithograph. Sheet 260 x 210mm (10¼ x 8¼").
A young man raises a glass towards the viewer, a pair of admiring young girls watching through a doorway. On the table are two pineapples and a decanter.
[Ref: 49494] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Jealous Maids. His Lordship loves the Amourous Game; / His gadding Lady does the same; / The Maids as their Mistress do, / The Footman apes his Master too.
John Collett pinx.t. Rob.t Lawrie fecit.
Printed for Rob.t Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street, London.
Rare mezzotint. Plate: 255 x 335mm (10 x 13¼''). Trimmed to plate on lower edge.
A footman flirts with one maid while another looks on, sewing. A pair to 'The Rival Milleners'.
[Ref: 49319] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
John Collett pinx.t. Rob.t Lawrie fecit.
Printed for Rob.t Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street, London.
Rare mezzotint. Plate: 255 x 335mm (10 x 13¼''). Trimmed to plate on lower edge.
A footman flirts with one maid while another looks on, sewing. A pair to 'The Rival Milleners'.
[Ref: 49319] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Just Tow.d into Port. [Presented with No.15 of the Star, Nov.r 25th. 1837.]
F. Alvey, Contractor, 128, London Rd.
Lithograph. Sheet: 225 x 190mm (9 x 7½''). Trimmed and foxing.
A young sailor having returned from sea peers around the corner at a beautiful young maiden standing on the street.
[Ref: 49305] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
F. Alvey, Contractor, 128, London Rd.
Lithograph. Sheet: 225 x 190mm (9 x 7½''). Trimmed and foxing.
A young sailor having returned from sea peers around the corner at a beautiful young maiden standing on the street.
[Ref: 49305] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
The Mirror. The Mirror of truth is here held up to view...
Published by S. Fores No.3 Picadilly May 17 1784.
Rare hand-coloured etching. Sheet: 235 x 330mm (9¼ x 13''). Laid on album sheet, staining, trimmed. Very messy.
A scene in Covent Garden Piazza outside St. Paul's Church, in which Fox stands giving a speech before his supporters. In the front figures labelled Alderman Caplish, Indian Tyrant, Virtue and Politician stand disgruntled with what Fox is saying.
BM Satire 6582.
[Ref: 49312] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Published by S. Fores No.3 Picadilly May 17 1784.
Rare hand-coloured etching. Sheet: 235 x 330mm (9¼ x 13''). Laid on album sheet, staining, trimmed. Very messy.
A scene in Covent Garden Piazza outside St. Paul's Church, in which Fox stands giving a speech before his supporters. In the front figures labelled Alderman Caplish, Indian Tyrant, Virtue and Politician stand disgruntled with what Fox is saying.
BM Satire 6582.
[Ref: 49312] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Prudent Mother.
[After Phillipe Mercier].
[Printed for Carington Bowles, Map & Printseller, at No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London.]
Rare mezzotint. Plate: 225 x 325mm (9 x 12¾''). Trimmed within plate on lower edge, paper tone. Publication line missing.
A young woman sitting and pointing at a book open on her lap, for the benefit of a little boy who stands at her knee, supporting his head on his hands, looking toward the viewer, while behind a young girl looks at some material.
[Ref: 49318] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
[After Phillipe Mercier].
[Printed for Carington Bowles, Map & Printseller, at No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London.]
Rare mezzotint. Plate: 225 x 325mm (9 x 12¾''). Trimmed within plate on lower edge, paper tone. Publication line missing.
A young woman sitting and pointing at a book open on her lap, for the benefit of a little boy who stands at her knee, supporting his head on his hands, looking toward the viewer, while behind a young girl looks at some material.
[Ref: 49318] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
les Rats de C... en désarroi.
[Louis Charles Ruotte the Younger?]
[n.d., c.1816.]
Hand-coloured etching. Plate: 250 x 375mm (9¾ x 14¾''). Creasing. Small margins.
A French satiricial print commenting on customs and excise, three rats the size of humans attempt to steal barrels from a cellar while two men and cats fight them off.
BM: 1866,0407.974.
[Ref: 49313] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
[Louis Charles Ruotte the Younger?]
[n.d., c.1816.]
Hand-coloured etching. Plate: 250 x 375mm (9¾ x 14¾''). Creasing. Small margins.
A French satiricial print commenting on customs and excise, three rats the size of humans attempt to steal barrels from a cellar while two men and cats fight them off.
BM: 1866,0407.974.
[Ref: 49313] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
Reading & Understanding. A Prince of Wales 95 feet Long!! my eyes. Wot a King he'll Make!!
London. Thomas. C. Lewis. & Co. 96 Cheapside.[n.d., c.1835.]
Hand-coloured lithograph. Sheet: 325 x 220mm (12¾ x 8¾''). Slight foxing.
A man in rags stands before a sign announcing the arrival of an exhibition of a 95 foot long whale at the Pavilion at Pall Mall, however he misunderstands and believes the broadside to be describing the Prince of Wales.
[Ref: 49315] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
London. Thomas. C. Lewis. & Co. 96 Cheapside.[n.d., c.1835.]
Hand-coloured lithograph. Sheet: 325 x 220mm (12¾ x 8¾''). Slight foxing.
A man in rags stands before a sign announcing the arrival of an exhibition of a 95 foot long whale at the Pavilion at Pall Mall, however he misunderstands and believes the broadside to be describing the Prince of Wales.
[Ref: 49315] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Slumbers of Ragotin Interrupted.
M.r Bunbury del. J.s Bretherton.
Scaroon B 2.d. Publish'd May 29.th 1773.
Etching. Sheet: 225 x 330mm (9 x 13''). Trimmed and foxing; slight mark on chimney breast.
An illustration to Scarron's 'Roman Comique'. The character of Ragotin sits on a chair in a tavern about to be butted by a ram while other figures watch.
BM Satire 5218.
[Ref: 49184] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
M.r Bunbury del. J.s Bretherton.
Scaroon B 2.d. Publish'd May 29.th 1773.
Etching. Sheet: 225 x 330mm (9 x 13''). Trimmed and foxing; slight mark on chimney breast.
An illustration to Scarron's 'Roman Comique'. The character of Ragotin sits on a chair in a tavern about to be butted by a ram while other figures watch.
BM Satire 5218.
[Ref: 49184] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)