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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
"Egrets in the Snow" by Sesshu Toyo
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Lithograph measures 38 x 26 inches.
Good/Fair, slight creasing at bottom of lithograph.
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Profile of an Oriental Man - Etching - 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Profile of an oriental man is an artwork realized in 17th Century, after HARMENSZ VAN RIJN REMBRANDT, (1606 Leiden - 1669 Amsterdam)
Etching on paper. 13 x 12 cm.
Slightly stained, heavily trimmed.
The motif shows reminiscences of similar motifs of Rembrandt, as well as of Salomon Koninck...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
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Etching
The Hundred Guilder Print, Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Hundred Guilder Print, Year: Of original btw 1643-1649, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 11 x 15.5 inches, Size: 20 ...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
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Etching
The Resurrection
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare and beautiful 18th century bible illustration by a female artist.
Engraving on cream laid paper with a "V" shaped watermark, 8 x 4 5/8 inch...
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Italian School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving
A Chinese Watchman, from The Costume of China, by G.H. Mason, engr. John Dadley
Located in Middletown, NY
London: 1799. Copperplate stipple engraving with hand coloring in watercolor, 17 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches (445 x 260 mm) (sheet), full margins. In very good condition with some minor, lig...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving
Beggar with a Wooden Leg
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching on handmade wove paper, 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches (95 x 70 mm), thread margins. Third state (of five), likely printed early 19th century. In very good condition with light handlin...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching, Handmade Paper
Italian Painter’s Portrait Engravings on Laid Paper on Canvas in Ebonized Frames
Located in Firenze, IT
These beautiful Italian 18th Centruy engravings on laid paper feature the portrait of two famous Italian painters: Veronese and Guido Reni. They were engraved by Pier Antonio Pazzi a...
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Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Laid Paper, Engraving
Shooting. English engraving by Woollett after George Stubbs, 1799
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Shooting - Plate II', engraving from George Stubb's famous set of four shooting engravings.
Copper-line engraving with later hand-colouring by William...
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Victorian 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Five (5) city views, 17th Century French School by Winckler and others
Located in Middletown, NY
Paris: c1675.
Five engravings: "Une Autre Partie du Palais Villa Mene a Gene" Engraving with hand-coloring, circa 1760-1790, on laid paper, with a Letters watermark (WA....), publis...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving
'Bacchus' — 18th Century Classical Italian Realism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Giovanni Domenico Campiglia, 'Bacchus', engraving, 1734, edition unknown. Signed 'Dom. Campiglia del.' in the plate, lower left. Engraving by Gabbugiani, after the original by Giovan...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Veduta Della Gran Curia Innocenziana from Vedute di Roma, 1752
Located in San Francisco, CA
This exceptional mid-18th century etching by Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) Piranesi (b. 1720-1778) is titled “Veduta della Gran Curia Innocenziana” (“View of the Palazzo di Montecitorio”). It is from Piranesi’s Vedute di Roma...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
"La Nouvelle" Tulip Hand-Colored Engraving
By Christoph Jacob Trew
Located in New York, NY
"La Nouvelle" is from Christoph Trew's Hortus Nitidissimis omnem per annum superbiens Floribus ... Der das ganze Jahr hindurch im schönsten Flor stehende B...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving
Glaucium Violaccum (Violet Horned-Poppy) /// James Sowerby Botanical Flower Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: James Sowerby (English, 1757-1822)
Title: "Glaucium Violaccum (Violet Horned-Poppy)" (Vol. 3, Plate 201)
Portfolio: English Botany; or, Coloured Figures of British Plants
Year: 1794 (First edition)
Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving on cream wove paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: J. Davis...
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Victorian 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio
18th Century Etching of "Chiesa di S. Lucia" in Rome by Giuseppe Vasi
Located in Alamo, CA
This 18th century etching is entitled "Chiesa di S. Lucia alle Botteghe Oscure" by Giuseppe Vasi was published in Rome in 1747 in Vasi's 'Magnificenze di Roma Antica e Moderna', whic...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
Les Cabinets D'Histoire Naturelle, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Differentes Sortes D'Armoires Pour Les Cabinets D'Histoire Naturelle'
French copper-line engraving by Pelletier after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked p...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Venetian School: Neoclassical banquet scene with angels and putti.
Located in Middletown, NY
Brownish black ink on dark cream, handmade, laid paper, 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (208 x 260 mm). Uniform age tone with several scattered, unobtrusive spots of brown discoloration, consistent with age. Right top corner loss, evenly trimmed, paper tape remnants at top left corner, recto. Collector's stamp in blue ink ("PRB"), lower left corner, recto. On the verso is a neoclassical graphite and brown ink study of a procession showing a woman being carried in a birthing sedan chair. The woman is being carried backwards, with putti, and horn players, leading her up an embankment, across a river. In her wake we see a crowned man...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Ink, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper
Motifs Decorative - Etching by Bernard Picart - 1729
Located in Roma, IT
Motifs decorative is a black and white etching on paper, realized in 1729 by Bernard Picart.
Signed and dated on plate on the lower margin. The artwork is attached on black passep...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
Academie de l’Espee Tabula XXI by Girard Thibault 17thc fencing engraving
Located in Paonia, CO
Hand colored original engraving from the Academie de l’Espee ( full title can be translated as Academy of the Sword: wherein is demonstrated by mathematical rules on the foundation of a mysterious circle the theory and practice of the true and heretofore unknown secrets of handling arms on foot and horseback ) by Girard Thibault...
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Other Art Style 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Bird of Prey: An 18th Century Hand-colored Bird Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of a parrot bird entitled "La Bondree (Bird of Prey)" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 420 from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' in association wi...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
The Loire Valley of France: A 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large 17th century copper plate hand-colored engraved map entitled "Gouvernement D'Orleans et la Generalite divisee en ses Elections Par...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
A Prospect of Lincoln's Inn; A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster
By Johannes Kip
Located in Middletown, NY
A fine prospect image of gardens at Lincoln's Inn, London.
A Prospect of Lincoln's Inn; A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster; The Fountain and Gardens in New Square, Lin...
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English School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Handmade Paper, Engraving
Fresco from Antiquities of Herculaneum- Etching by Fernando Strina- 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Fresco from Antiquities of Herculaneum is an Etching realized by Fernando Strina
The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Ant...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
Madonna and Donor (an Ecclesiastic)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reproduction from a collection of drawings by Flemish and Dutch masters of the XV-XVII Centuries preserved in the Albertina Collection in Vienna, Austria. Published by Campbell Dodgs...
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Renaissance 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Letter R - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter R is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli artist of 18th century.
The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichit...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
Asia Declineatio: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map of Asia by Justus Danckerts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a scarce 17th century beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Asia entitled “Exactissima Asiae Delineatio in Praecipuas Regiones Caerterasque Partes divisa et de...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Different Profils Pour Les Bordures, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Different Profils Pour Les Bordures de Glaces avec leurs Ornements'
French copper-line engraving by Michelinot after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked pa...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Plan, Coupe, et Elevation d'une Stalle, Roubo French cabinetmaking engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Plan, Coupe, et Elevation d'une Stalle'
French copper-line engraving by Milson after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper.
From Roubo's 'L'Art du Men...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Maniere de Prendre Les Mesures, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Prendre Les Mesures de la Menuiserie et de la Marquer sur le Plan'
French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid water...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge engraving by David Loggan
By David Loggan
Located in London, GB
To see our other views of Oxford and Cambridge, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the ...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
The Mountstuart Coat of Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
London: T. Spilsbury & Son, 1790.
Engraving on light-weight wove paper, 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches (950 x 145 mm), full margins at top and sides of sheet, lower portion of sheet trimmed. ...
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Italian School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving
Portrait of Carlos de Colonna, Marques de la Espinar
By Paulus Pontius
Located in Middletown, NY
(after Anthonie Van Dyck) Engraving on cream laid paper, 9 1/4 x 6 3/8 inches (234 x 161 mm), full margins. Water stain throughout bottom, diagonal creases in the area of the bottom right corner, paper tape along top edge on recto. A very well inked impression.
__________Flemish painter and engraver Paulus Pontius was born in Antwerp in 1603, and it was in this city that his full life would unfold. At the young age of 13, he was apprenticed to the still life painter Osias Beert, and subsequently to Lucas Vosterman, who was heavily associated with the workshop of Peter Paul Rubens. Vosterman trained Pontius in the skill of engraving, which he took to immediately, finding he had great skill at recreating paintings. Pontius was able to capture the minutiae of light and shadow found on the canvas, and mastered the ability to accurately render the subtleties of brushwork in this alternate media. His success as an engraver cemented his role in the workshop of Rubens, and in 1624, when Vosterman found himself at odds with Rubens, and left Antwerp for England, Pontius assumed his role as foremost engraver in the workshop. It was in this year that Pontius took up lodgings in Rubens's home, and continued to live there until 1631, when courtship and marriage (the first of three) brought him away. After the death of Rubens in 1640, Pontius embarked on a very successful career engraving reproductions of master works by artists including Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, Jacob Jordaens, Pieter van Avont, Abraham van Diepenbeeck...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving
Flowering Digitalis Plants: An Original 17th C. Botanical Engraving by E. Sweert
By Emanuel Sweert
Located in Alamo, CA
This beautiful and extremely rare early 17th century hand-colored copperplate engraving of four flowering Digitalis plants by the Dutch artist and botanist Emanuel Sweert is plate 6 ...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Old man with a long beard and cap - After Rembrandt, copy
By Ferdinand Bol
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching on cream laid paper, 3 x 2 1/4 inches (76 x 57 mm), margins. In very good condition with some minor losses at the extreme lower right corner. Pencil inscriptions on the ver...
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Flemish School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Laid Paper
The Duchess of St. Albans: A 17th C. Portrait After a Kneller Painting
By (After) Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a 17th century engraved mezzotint portrait of the Duchess of St. Albans by John Smith, after a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. It was published in London by John Boydell in 1694.
The Duchess of St. Albans (1642-1712) was a woman named Diana de Vere. She was born in 1642, the daughter of Aubrey de Vere, the 20th Earl of Oxford. In 1662, she married Charles Beauclerk, the illegitimate son of King Charles II and his mistress, Nell Gwyn. As a result of her marriage, Diana became the Duchess of St. Albans, and she and Charles had several children together. Diana was known for her beauty and charm, and she was a prominent figure in the court of King Charles II. Despite her husband's illegitimate birth, Diana was highly respected in the royal court and was known for her intelligence and wit. She was a patron of the arts and supported many artists and writers of the time. Diana lived through a tumultuous period of English history, including the Great Fire of London and the Glorious Revolution, which saw King James II replaced by William of Orange. She died in 1712 at the age of 70 and was buried in Westminster Abbey. Descendants of Diana and her husband, who was an illegitimate son of King Charles II, include Diana, Princess of Wales and her son William, Duke of Cambridge.
An author wrote of her: "The line of Vere, so long renown’d in arms,
Concludes with luster in St. Albans’s charms;
Her conquering eyes have made their race complete,
It rose in valor, and in beauty set."
This striking mezzotint engraving depicts Diana, Duchess of St Albans in a three-quarter length pose, standing, wearing loose flowing dress and a wrap. She has a very serene, calm appearance as she is looking straight at the viewer. There is a landscape of trees in the background. The print is adhered in the corners to an archival backing, which is itself adhered in the upper corners to a larger backing. The print is trimmed to just beyond the plate mark. There are areas of discoloration in the margins and in the inscription area, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. The sheet measures 14.5" high and 10" wide. This mezzotint is held by multiple museums and institutions, including The British Museum, The National Portrait Gallery London, The Fine Arts Museum of Boston, The Lewis Walpole Library at Yale, The Yale Center for British Art, The Fitzwilliam Museum at Cambridge and The National Galleries of Scotland. The original Kneller painting is part of the British Royal Collection Trust and hangs in the King's Private Dining Room at Hampton Court Palace.
Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) was a leading portrait painter of his time, particularly renowned for his depictions of the British aristocracy and royalty. He was born in Lübeck, Germany, and trained in Amsterdam under the painter Ferdinand Bol...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
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Mezzotint
"ALS MESTRES DE CATALUNYA", 1974.
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012).
"Als mestres de Catalunya", 1974.
Litografía, ejemplar P/A.
Firmada y justificada a lápiz.
Medidas: 90 x 65 cm.
Tàpies se inicia en el a...
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Abstract 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Redoute Hand-colored Engraving of Cactus Flowers "Cactus Peruvianus Cierge"
Located in Alamo, CA
This framed hand-colored stipple engraving entitled "Cactus Peruvianus Cierge du Pérou" by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Plate 58 from his illustrated publication 'Plantarum Historia Succulentarum ou Histoire des Plantes Grasses', published in Paris in 1799. It depicts a branching limb of a cactus with a beautiful flower. There is a separate detail of the anatomy of a seed with early growth. Redoute was a pioneer of the stipple engraving technique, which he used to create this image. It involves utilizing a series of small dots worked into a copper plate rather than the more common lines. These dots can be made smaller or thicker depending on the degree of opacity the artist intends for various areas of the print. When inked and applied to paper, this allows for a greater portion of the paper to be seen, which accentuates the appearance of luminosity of the subject the artist is creating. Different color inks are used in the printing process, a time consuming technique known as "a la poupee". The engraving is then finished with watercolor to further enhance the beauty and realism of the print subject.
This engraving of a flowering cactus is presented in silver-colored ribbed wood frame and a double mat; cream-colored outer mat and heather green inner mat. The frame measures 21.25" high by 17.25" wide by 1.13" deep. The sheet measures 19.88" high by 14" wide. There are wide margins with a few short tears and chips along the the left, right and upper edges, which are all covered by the mat. There are small spots predominantly in the margins, with a few present in the image area. The print is otherwise in very good condition. There is another Redoute flowering cactus listed on 1stdibs, LU117326853392, which is framed and matted identically to this one. The pair would make an attractive display grouping.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840), was a painter and botanist originally from Belgium, who pursued his extremely successful artistic career in France. He is well known for his watercolor paintings of roses, lilies and other flowers and their subsequent folio-sized, color stipple engravings. Some believe him to be the greatest botanical illustrator of all time. Redouté was a favorite of the French royal court at the time and of the post French...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Maniere de Disposer La Menuiserie, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Disposer La Menuiserie pour Recevoir La Sculpture'
French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper.
F...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Elevations de Divers Especes de Dessus de Portes, Roubo French design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Elevations de Divers Especes de Dessus de Portes'
French copper-line engraving by JB Bichard after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper.
From Roubo's...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Different Profils Des Cimaisses, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Different Profils Des Cimaisses et Des Plainthes'
French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper.
From Roubo's ...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Developments des Appuis, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Developments des Appuis et Des Museaux des Stalles'
French copper-line engraving by P Le Cor after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper.
From Roubo's...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
"Allegory of Justice": A 17th Century Old Master Engraving by van Swanenburg
By Willem van Swanenburg
Located in Alamo, CA
This old master engraving entitled "Allegorie op de Rechtspraak" is by Willem van Swaanenburg after a painting by Joachim Wtewael, published by Ch...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Two Cavaliers (after Herman Swanevelt)
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching on cream laid paper with a large foolscap watermark, 5 5/8 x 7 7/8 (150 x 200 mm), thread margins. In excellent condition with a light pencil inscription and an inventory num...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Laid Paper, Etching
Logge di Rafaele nel Vaticano (Raphael's Loggia in the Vatican) Plate X Pilaster
By Gaetano Savorelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artists: Raffaello Sanzio d’Urbino.(1483 – 1520)
Gateano Savorelli, artist. (unk.- 1791)
Ludovico Teseo, draughtsman. (1731-1782)
Pietro Camporesi, architect (1726 - 1781)
Giovanni Ottoviani (1735-1808) & Giovanni Volpato (1735 – 1803), engravers
Title: Delle Logge di Rafaele nel Vaticano, Plate X (10)
Year: 1772-1777
Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Sight size: 42 x 16 inches.
Framed size: 55.5 x 28.5 inches
Condition: Very good
Frame: Frame in very good condition
A tall and incredibly detailed printed panel, “Delle Logge di Rafaele nel Vaticano” (“Raphael Loggia...
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Renaissance 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Christopher Saxton & William Kip - Framed 17th Century Engraving, Merionith
Located in Corsham, GB
An early copper-engraved county map of Merioneth, based on the work of Christopher Saxton (1540-1610), and engraved by William Kip (fl.1598-1610) for William Camden's 'Britannia'. Wi...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
St. Paul's Cross
By James Stow
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Robert Wilkinson, c1620
Engraving on thin Japon paper,16 1/8 x 11 3/4 iches (408 x 297 mm), narrow margins. In good condition with some age-related toning and edge wear, including two small horizontal tears which appear at the right and left center sheet edges. There is a vertical edge tear on the the lower sheet edge which is expertly repaired with a tab of paper tape mounted to the verso, and a soft horizontal fold, as issued. Plate created circa 1620, however printed later, likely early 19th century.
Dr. John King preaching at St. Paul's Cross for James I, his Queen, Charles Prince of Wales...
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English School 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Handmade Paper, Engraving
The Rat Poison Peddler, Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Rat Poison Peddler, Year: Of Original 1632, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 5.5 x 5 inches, Size: 13 x 11 in. (33....
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
The Temptation of Christ by the Devil (2nd State)
Located in Chicago, IL
Woodcut after Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577-1640 Antwerp)
Reference:
Le Blanc 6
Hollstein 6 II/III
Notes:
1. A very fine impression of the 2nd state (of three) of this majo...
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Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Woodcut
Peacock Butterfly, Moth & Botanical: An 18th C. Hand-colored M. Harris Engraving
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a rare, original first edition hand-colored engraving of Peacock Butterflies and Water Betony Moths depicted in their natural botanical environment, which is plate 8 from Mos...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Besler Hand Colored Botanical Engraving of Wood Pink & Cottage Pink Flowers
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Caryophyllus Maior Sylve Strisvarie Gatus" (Wood Pink & Cottage Pink Flowers) from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensis (Garden at Eichstatt), first published in 1613 in Eichstatt, Germany near Nuremberg and later in 1640 and 1713.
This engraving is presented in a silver and gold-colored wood frame with a green edge and three elaborate cream-colored French mats...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
A Chinese Nobleman, from The Costume of China, by G.H. Mason, engr. John Dadley
Located in Middletown, NY
London: 1799. Copperplate stipple engraving with hand coloring in watercolor, 17 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches (445 x 260 mm) (sheet), full margins. In very good condition with some minor, lig...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving
Flowering Burning Bush: 18th Century Hand-colored Weinmann Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original antique colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving of flowering Gas Plants or Burning Bush and Fraxinella, which is finished with hand-coloring. It is entitle...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving, Mezzotint
Architectura Curiosa Nova, Sunburst Garden Fountain
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
George Andreas Böckler, 'SunBurst Garden Fountain', antique copperplate engraving, 1664, from the book 'Architectura Curiosa Nova'. A fine, richly inked...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Military Promenade c1795 Colour Litho
Located in Bristol, CT
Art Sz: 5 3/4"H x 5 5/8"W
Frame Sz: 10 3/8"H x 10 3/8"W
Property from the Estate of Paula Peyraud
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Two military studies, a preparatory red chalk drawing by Jean-Baptiste Pater
By Jean-Baptiste Pater
Located in PARIS, FR
As Florence Ingersoll-Smouse wrote in 1921 in her book devoted to Jean-Baptiste Pater, "a painter of the Fête galante, Pater is interesting both by his intimacy with Watteau, to whom many of his works are still attributed, and by his own value as an artist.” This sanguine, full of life and spontaneity, is typical of the preparatory studies made by the painter to be used later in the composition of his paintings.
1. Jean-Baptiste Pater, pupil and disciple of Antoine Watteau
Antoine Pater, Jean-Baptiste's father, belonged to the petty bourgeoisie of Valenciennes where he worked as a merchant-sculptor. His brother Jacques was a local painter who was probably involved in his nephew's training. Born on December 29, 1695, Jean-Baptiste Pater was first trained with Jean-Baptiste Guider, a local painter whose death in 1711 was probably the reason for Jean-Baptiste’s departure alongside Watteau, who was visiting Valenciennes. Watteau's difficult character led to their separation in 1713.
Back in Valenciennes, Jean-Baptiste Pater encountered difficulties with the powerful Corporation of Saint-Luke (to which he refused to belong) which forced him to return to Paris in 1718. He reconciled with Watteau shortly before his death (on July 18th 1721), inherited the commissions that Watteau had been unable to fulfil and completed some of his paintings.
Pater was accepted by the Académie Royale in 1725 but did not produce his reception painting The soldier’s revels until three years later. Throughout his brief career (he died at the age of forty on July 25th 1736), he mainly had a clientele of amateurs and received only one royal commission, shortly before his death.
2. Description of the drawing and related artworks
Pater had adopted his master Watteau's method of composition. His study drawings were carefully glued in a notebook and were used to animate his compositions.
His paintings sometimes suffer from a somewhat artificial composition, since the figures seem to be pasted one next to the other. This point has also been made about Watteau’s.
The theme of military scenes (which was at the time included in the genre of Fêtes galantes!) was one of Pater’s favourite subjects. Together with the Bathing Women...
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