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The Citizens Fete Champetre.
The Citizens Fete Champetre.
[n.d., c.1765.]
Etching. 180 x 110mm (7¼ x 4¼").
A landowner sets his dog on a group of picnicers on the lawn in front of his mansion. Abare-chested man who raises his fists to the gentleman. Boxing interest.
[Ref: 64839]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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[On Guard.]
[On Guard.]
George Soper [signed in pencil].
[n.d., 1927].
Drypont etching. 150 x 200mm (6 x 8"). Mounted with Fine Art Trade Guild label, with large margins.
Two terriers watching over their master's golf clubs. The plate has also been seen with the title 'Black and White', suggesting a West Highland and Scottie, possibly a Sealyham. George Soper, RE (1870-1942), became an expert printmaker and gained most recognition during his lifetime as an etcher, and later as a wood engraver. Over three decades he produced more than five hundred prints. Both the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, include examples of his etchings in their collections.
[Ref: 64975]   £320.00  
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A Private Turn-Up, in the Drawing Room of a Noble Marquis.
A Private Turn-Up, in the Drawing Room of a Noble Marquis.
Drawn & Etched by H. Alken, Esq.r.
[London. Published by Jones & Co. July 21, 1821.]
Coloured etching. Sheet 110 x 185mm (4¼ x 7¼"). Trimmed to image on three sides, losing publication line at bottom, laid on album paper.
A bare-knuckle boxing match watched by a group of gentlemen. A Boxing image. From Pierce Egan's 'Real Life in London'.
Abbey Life 280.
[Ref: 65148]   £50.00   (£60.00 incl.VAT)
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