A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
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Peter Collinson, F.R.S. S.A. Acad.Rec.Berol: et SVEC. Soc: Eta. LXXV.
[n.d., c.1780.]
Engraving. Sheet 215 x 120mm (8½ x 4¾"). Trimmed.
Portrait of Peter Collinson (1694 - 1768), English gardener, botanist, and horticulturist. A Fellow of the Royal Society and a passionate gardener, Collinson played a key role in facilitating the international exchange of scientific knowledge in Georgian London.
[Ref: 68214] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1780.]
Engraving. Sheet 215 x 120mm (8½ x 4¾"). Trimmed.
Portrait of Peter Collinson (1694 - 1768), English gardener, botanist, and horticulturist. A Fellow of the Royal Society and a passionate gardener, Collinson played a key role in facilitating the international exchange of scientific knowledge in Georgian London.
[Ref: 68214] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
Fra. Douce, M.D. Aetat 75.
William Keable Pinx.t. Ja.s M.cArdell Fecit.
[n.d. c.1752.]
A very rare mezzotint. 505 x 345mm (20 x 13½"). Some creasing and scratching. Trimmed.
An equestrian portrait of Dr Francis Douce (1676-1760), a very eccentric physician. The same year this portrait was painted he hired architect John Blake of Winchester to design his tomb, inspired by the ancient pyramids of Egypt. The 15-foot tall monument, believed to be the first funerary pyramid in Great Britain, it sits, aligned along meridian lines, in the churchyard of St. Andrews in Nether Wallop, Hampshire, a Grade II listed historical site. Douce was the grand-uncle of the well-known antiquary of the same name.
Goodwin: 25. CS: 57. W: 843-2
[Ref: 20127] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
William Keable Pinx.t. Ja.s M.cArdell Fecit.
[n.d. c.1752.]
A very rare mezzotint. 505 x 345mm (20 x 13½"). Some creasing and scratching. Trimmed.
An equestrian portrait of Dr Francis Douce (1676-1760), a very eccentric physician. The same year this portrait was painted he hired architect John Blake of Winchester to design his tomb, inspired by the ancient pyramids of Egypt. The 15-foot tall monument, believed to be the first funerary pyramid in Great Britain, it sits, aligned along meridian lines, in the churchyard of St. Andrews in Nether Wallop, Hampshire, a Grade II listed historical site. Douce was the grand-uncle of the well-known antiquary of the same name.
Goodwin: 25. CS: 57. W: 843-2
[Ref: 20127] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Fra. Douce, M.D. Aetat 75.
William Keable Pinx.t. Ja.s M.cArdell Fecit.
[n.d. c.1752.]
Scarce & rare mezzotint. 505 x 345mm (20 x 13½"), large margins. Damage to margins repaired.
An equestrian portrait of Dr Francis Douce (1676-1760), a very eccentric physician. The same year this portrait was painted he hired architect John Blake of Winchester to design his tomb, inspired by the ancient pyramids of Egypt. The 15-foot tall monument, believed to be the first funerary pyramid in Great Britain. It sits, aligned along meridian lines, in the churchyard of St. Andrews in Nether Wallop, Hampshire, a Grade II listed historical site. Douce was the grand-uncle of the well-known antiquary of the same name.
Goodwin: 25. CS: 57. Wellcome: 843-2. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68316] £480.00
William Keable Pinx.t. Ja.s M.cArdell Fecit.
[n.d. c.1752.]
Scarce & rare mezzotint. 505 x 345mm (20 x 13½"), large margins. Damage to margins repaired.
An equestrian portrait of Dr Francis Douce (1676-1760), a very eccentric physician. The same year this portrait was painted he hired architect John Blake of Winchester to design his tomb, inspired by the ancient pyramids of Egypt. The 15-foot tall monument, believed to be the first funerary pyramid in Great Britain. It sits, aligned along meridian lines, in the churchyard of St. Andrews in Nether Wallop, Hampshire, a Grade II listed historical site. Douce was the grand-uncle of the well-known antiquary of the same name.
Goodwin: 25. CS: 57. Wellcome: 843-2. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68316] £480.00
William Hawes M.D.
Eng.d by Ridley from a miniature in the posession of Dr Lettsom.
Published by J.Sewell, Cornhill July 1, 1802.
Stipple engraving. 160 x 110mm (6¼ x 4¼"). Trimmed close to plate on left side.
Portrait of William Hawes (1736 - 1808), English physician and philanthropist, best known as a founder of the Royal Humane Society. He was instrumental in promoting the practice of resuscitation and was actively engaged in efforts to alleviate poverty in East London.
[Ref: 68215] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Eng.d by Ridley from a miniature in the posession of Dr Lettsom.
Published by J.Sewell, Cornhill July 1, 1802.
Stipple engraving. 160 x 110mm (6¼ x 4¼"). Trimmed close to plate on left side.
Portrait of William Hawes (1736 - 1808), English physician and philanthropist, best known as a founder of the Royal Humane Society. He was instrumental in promoting the practice of resuscitation and was actively engaged in efforts to alleviate poverty in East London.
[Ref: 68215] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Dr.William Hunter. From a Model in the Posession of Mr.Pingo of the Tower.
Millar del.t. W:Angus sculp.
Published May 1, 1783, by I.Fielding, Pater-noster Row, I.Sewell, Cornhill & I.Debrett, Piccadilly.
Engraving.175 x 110mm (7 x 4¼"). Small margins
Portrait of Dr William Hunter (1718 - 1783), Scottish anatomist and physician.
[Ref: 68201] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
Millar del.t. W:Angus sculp.
Published May 1, 1783, by I.Fielding, Pater-noster Row, I.Sewell, Cornhill & I.Debrett, Piccadilly.
Engraving.175 x 110mm (7 x 4¼"). Small margins
Portrait of Dr William Hunter (1718 - 1783), Scottish anatomist and physician.
[Ref: 68201] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
The Mathematician. Done from an Original Picture, painted by Rembrandt. By James M.c Ardell.
Sold by E. Fisher, at the Golden head in Leicester Square, and Ryland & Bryer, at the King's Arms in Cornhill, London.
Fine & rare mezzotint, 470 x 355mm (18½ x 14") with margins. Slight mount burn.
A teacher leaning on the table holding a pair of compasses, demonstrates a problem to the student who leans on his chin. By the table are two globes.
Goodwin: 213. Charington 107, iii of iii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68375] £680.00
Sold by E. Fisher, at the Golden head in Leicester Square, and Ryland & Bryer, at the King's Arms in Cornhill, London.
Fine & rare mezzotint, 470 x 355mm (18½ x 14") with margins. Slight mount burn.
A teacher leaning on the table holding a pair of compasses, demonstrates a problem to the student who leans on his chin. By the table are two globes.
Goodwin: 213. Charington 107, iii of iii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 68375] £680.00
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[An orrery clock] Sphere Mouvant, Suivant le vèritable Sistême du Monde, Exécutée sur les Dessins et Calculs de M.r Castel, Secretaire du Roy, et approuvée de M.rs de l'Académie Royale des Sciences de Paris, Suivant leur Certificat, du 5 Aoust 1766. La hauteur de toute cette Sphère est de 7 pieds et demi.
Salernier Sculp.
[n.d., 1767.]
Scarce engraving. 530 x 300mm (20½ x 11¾"). Repaired tear in inscription area.
An illustration of an orrery clock made in 1763, published in a pamphlet 'Description de la Nouvelle Sphere Mouvant de M.r Castel'. After the clock was sold by Castel's widow in 1773, it passed through the hands of several owners including Baron Mayer Amschel de Rothschild (1818-1874). In 2021 it was sold at Christies, much altered, for £475,000.
[Ref: 68318] £580.00
Salernier Sculp.
[n.d., 1767.]
Scarce engraving. 530 x 300mm (20½ x 11¾"). Repaired tear in inscription area.
An illustration of an orrery clock made in 1763, published in a pamphlet 'Description de la Nouvelle Sphere Mouvant de M.r Castel'. After the clock was sold by Castel's widow in 1773, it passed through the hands of several owners including Baron Mayer Amschel de Rothschild (1818-1874). In 2021 it was sold at Christies, much altered, for £475,000.
[Ref: 68318] £580.00
Dr. Isaac Schomberg. From an Original Picture Painted by Hudson in the Posession of S.Edwards Esq.r.
Engraved by W.P.Sherlock.
Published by J.Sewell, cornhill, August 1st 1799.
Stipple engraving. 180 x 110mm (7 x 4¼"). Small margins.
Portrait of Dr. Isaac Schomberg (1714 -1780), German physician.
[Ref: 68203] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Engraved by W.P.Sherlock.
Published by J.Sewell, cornhill, August 1st 1799.
Stipple engraving. 180 x 110mm (7 x 4¼"). Small margins.
Portrait of Dr. Isaac Schomberg (1714 -1780), German physician.
[Ref: 68203] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)