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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
King Henry VII /// Old Masters Royal Family British Portrait Face Engraving Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: George Virtue (English, 1684-1756)
Title: "King Henry VII"
Portfolio: The Heads of the Kings of England, Proper for Mr. Rapin's History
*Issued unsigned, though signed by Virtue in the plate (printed signature) lower right
Year: 1736
Medium: Original Engraving on laid paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Unknown, London? UK
Publisher: James, John, and Paul Knapton, London, UK
Reference: Brunet No. IV.1115; Bryan V. No. 294
Framing: Not framed, but matted with 100% cotton rag matting from Holland and filet from Italy
Matted size: 19.75" x 15.75"
Image size: 11" x 7"
Condition: A few minor foxmarks. In excellent condition
Notes:
Comes from Virtue's 1736 "The Heads of the Kings of England, Proper for Mr. Rapin's History" portfolio of approximately 63 engravings. Engraving of Henry VII, King of England. Half length with long hair, cap with jewelled brooch, jewelled collar, and robes edged in ermine, holding orb in left hand and sceptre in right. Within a rectangular frame with crown, orb, and sceptre above and with coat of arms, putti, and a portrait of Elizabeth of York below. With English inscription below.
Henry VII (1457-1509) was the King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 to his death. He was the first monarch of the House of Tudor. Henry attained the throne when his forces defeated King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, the culmination of the Wars of the Roses.
Biography:
George Vertue...
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Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Intaglio, Laid Paper, Engraving
Bildnis mit florentiner Hut. - Original Etching by Hans Thoma - 1900
By Hans Thoma 1
Located in Roma, IT
Bildnis mit florentiner Hut. is a beautiful black and white etching on cream-colored and laid paper, realized in 1898 by Hans Thoma.
Monogram and Date on p...
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Symbolist 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Etching
'Portrait of M. Morett, ' original Wenceslaus Hollar engraving after Hans Holbein
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this print, Wenceslaus Hollar presents a portrait of Charles de Solier, comte de Morette, copying a painting and a drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger - both of which are kept in ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Engraving
The Courtesan Midorigi
By Chokosai Eisho
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed: Eisho zu
From the series: "Contest of Beauties in the Pleasure District" (Kakuchi bijin-kurabe)
Format: Oban
Publisher: Yamaguchi ya Chusuke
The courtesan Midorigi of the Wakamatsu ya bordello depicted against a decorated ground, holding an ornamental sculpture of an ox.
Eisho Chokosai was a pupil of Eisho Hosoda, and is also known as Eisho Hosoda.
Reference: Richard Lane...
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Woodcut
Portrait du Prince de Phalsbourg
Located in Chicago, IL
Watermark:
Lion and Star (Lieure 38)
References:
Lieure No. 505
Notes:
An early impression of the only state of this major work.
According to Lieure (Jacques Callot: Catalogue de l...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Etching
The Holy Family
By Fra Bonaventura Bisi
Located in Chicago, IL
The Holy Family, 1634
Etching after Parmigianino (Parma 1503 - 1540 Casal Maggiore)
305 x 230 mm.; 12 x 9 inches
References:
Nagler Monogrammisten II...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Etching
Elizabeth Duchess of Hamilton - Etching by W. Hamilton - Late 1700
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful portrait of Elizabeth Duchess of Hamilton, in very good conditions.
Prov.
Ederheimer Gallery N.Y.
Private Collection, Italy
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Etching
Viscount Thomas Belasise: 17th Century Hand-colored Portrait by Robert White
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving by Robert White (1645-1703) after a painting by Abraham Blooteling (or Bloteling) (1634–1690) entitled "The Effigies of the Right honorable: Thomas B...
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Other Art Style 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Engraving
Robert King D.D. Stained Glass Pavement by William Fowler 1808
Located in Paonia, CO
Original hand-coloured acquatint engraving of a stained glass window in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, depicting the Bishop Robert King D. D. the last Abbot of Osney and the first ...
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Medieval 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Engraving
Maximillian I, Holy Roman Emperor
By William Rogers (b.1545)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Reference: Hind 15 I/II
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Hieronymus Schurstab (1st state)
By Hans Lautensack
Located in Chicago, IL
Etching
195 x 295 mm.; 7 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches
Exhibited:
Old Master Prints & Drawings: 1450 - 1850, R. S. Johnson Fine Art, December 1999: no. 21.
Reference:
Hollstein 68 I/II
No...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Etching
Ancient Roman Statues in the Vatican: A Grouping of Three 18th C. Engravings
Located in Alamo, CA
A grouping of three antique engravings depicting statues found in the Vatican, including: "Pescatore" (Fisherman), "Pastore" and "Istrione", "Gia nella Villa Mattei" (Found in the Vi...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Engraving
Panel with a Mascaron
Located in New York, NY
Hans Sebald Beham (1500-1550), Panel with a Mascaron, engraving, 1543 [with the initials monogram and date in the plate]. Reference: Bartsch 231, Hollstein 235. Second state (of 2). ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Engraving
Portrait of Hans Bol, the Painter, at the age of 58
By Hendrik Goltzius
Located in New York, NY
Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617), engraving, 1593 [with extensive inscription in the plate]. Reference: Bartsch 161, Hollstein 177, second state (of two...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Engraving
King Richard II /// Old Masters British Royal Family Portrait Engraving Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: George Virtue (English, 1684-1756)
Title: "King Richard II"
Portfolio: The Heads of the Kings of England, Proper for Mr. Rapin's History
*Issued unsigned, though signed by Virtue in the plate (printed signature) lower right
Year: 1736
Medium: Original Engraving on laid paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Unknown, London? UK
Publisher: James, John, and Paul Knapton, London, UK
Reference: Brunet No. IV.1115; Bryan V. No. 294
Framing: Not framed, but matted with 100% cotton rag matting from Holland
Matted size: 19.5" x 15.25"
Image size: 11.25" x 7.25"
Condition: In excellent condition
Notes:
Comes from Virtue's 1736 "The Heads of the Kings of England, Proper for Mr. Rapin's History" portfolio of approximately 63 engravings.
Richard II (1367-1400), also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. Richard's father, Edward, Prince of Wales, died in 1376, leaving Richard as heir apparent to his grandfather, King Edward III...
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Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Intaglio, Engraving, Laid Paper
Two Bijin on an Engawa
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unsigned
Format: chuban
Rare. There are only a few other known impressions of this print including one in the Tokyo National Museum (TNM Vol. 1, #474; trimmed). There are slight di...
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
Portrait of a Man an Engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Portrait of a Man" is an engraving after Hans Holbein by Wenceslaus von Prochna Hollar. It depicts a man in traditional dress for the mid-17th century: A flat hat, large shirt, and ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Engraving
Collection of Six 18th Century Mezzotint Portraits of European Nobility
Located in Rochester, NY
Group of six 18th century portraits of European Nobility. Mezzotint prints. Framed.
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18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Mezzotint
After Nicholas Poussin Seven Sacraments Prints 18th century mezzotint paper
Located in Florence, IT
This group of 7 prints (mezzotint on paper, 59 x 75 cm) represents the Seven Sacraments (Baptism, Ordination, Confirmation, Penance, Eucharist, Marriage, Extreme Unction). At the top of every sheet there is the title inside a cartouche, while at the bottom there is written "N. Poussin in." (or "Poussin pinxit") and “George Kilian sculps et excud Aug. Vind”.
The group derivates from the series by the French artist Nicholas Poussin...
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Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Paper, Mezzotint
18th C. Portrait of a Knight in Henry VIII's Court after 16th C. Holbein Drawing
By Hans Holbein
Located in Alamo, CA
This portrait of a nobleman in King Henry VIII's court entitled "N. Poines, Knight" is an etching and stipple engraving, printed in color on light pink-colored paper with hand-coloring in 1795. It is from "The Book of Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein in the Collection of His Majesty" by Francesco Bartollozzi (1728–1815), after a drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8 - 1543) in the 16th century. It was published in London by John Chamberlaine in 1797.
This is a bust length portrait of a noble man (Nicholas Poines (or Poins), who is facing to the left. He is bearded and is wearing a feathered cap and an ornate shirt. Bartolozzi's engraved portrait is after a drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), the famous artist in the court of Henry VIII. The inscription below the image reads "In his Majesty's Collection". "Published as the Act directs April 6, 1795 by I. Chamberlaine". Below the image on the left it reads: "From the original drawing by Hans Holbein". Below the image on the right it reads: "Engraved by F Bartolozzi RA Historical Engraver to His Majesty".
The engraving is presented in an ornate beaded black frame with a gold inner trim and a light peach-colored mat. It is glazed with UV conservation glass. The frame measures "22.25 high, 17" wide and 1.25" deep. There are a few tiny spots, but the print is otherwise in excellent condition. There is a small ding in the the upper right. The original text from the 18th century publication is included in a sleeve on the back of the frame.
There are three additional framed Bartolozzi engraved portraits from Holbein drawings that are available on 1stdibs. They are framed and matted identically to this one, other than some differences in frame size. These include portraits of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's son Edward, who succeeded Henry as King and himself was succeeded by Queen Elizabeth I, and M. Souch. These would make for an attractive and interesting display grouping. A discount is available for the purchase of one or more of these portraits, depending on the number. These can be viewed on our Timeless Intaglio...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Engraving, Etching
18th C. Portrait of Edward VI, Henry VIII's Son after 16th C. Holbein Drawing
By Hans Holbein
Located in Alamo, CA
This portrait of Prince (and eventually King ) Edward VI entitled "Edward VI" is an etching and stipple engraving, printed in color on light pink-colored paper with hand-coloring in 1795. It is from "The Book of Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein in the Collection of His Majesty" by Francesco Bartollozzi (1728–1815), after a drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8 - 1543) in the 16th century. It was published in London by John Chamberlaine in 1797.
This is a bust length portrait of Prince Edward VI, Henry VIII's son with Henry's 3rd wife, Jane Seymour, who died in childbirth. He is facing to the left and he is wearing a feathered cap tilted to his right. Edward succeeded his father as king, but died your. He was succeeded by his half sisters Queen Mary 1 and Queen Elizabeth 1. Bartolozzi's engraved portrait is after a drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), the famous artist in the court of Henry VIII. The inscription below the image reads "In his Majesty's Collection". "Published as the Act directs May 1, 1793 by I. Chamberlaine". Below the image on the left it reads: "From the original drawing by Hans Holbein". Below the image on the right it reads: "Engraved by F Bartolozzi RA Historical Engraver to His Majesty".
The engraving is presented in an ornate beaded black frame with a gold inner trim and a light peach-colored mat. It is glazed with UV conservation glass. The frame measures "24.5 high, 19.5" wide and 1.25" deep. The print is in excellent condition.
There are three additional framed Bartolozzi engraved portraits from Holbein drawings that are available on 1stdibs. They are framed and matted identically to this one, other than some differences in frame size. These include portraits of Anne Boleyn, N. Poines, Knight, and M. Souch. These would make for an attractive and interesting display grouping. A discount is available for the purchase of one or more of these portraits, depending on the number. These can be viewed on our Timeless Intaglio...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Engraving, Etching
Saints Simon and Matthew
Located in New York, NY
ISRAHEL VAN MECKENEM
ca. 144045 Bocholt 1503
Saints Simon and Matthew
engraving; 212 x 142 mm
Geisberg 249; Lehrs and Hollstein 298 first state (of two)
WATERMARK
quartered coat ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Engraving
La circoncision dans l'étable - Original Etching by Rembrandt - 1654
Located in Roma, IT
Rembrandt van Rijn (1696-1669), La circoncision dans l’étable, 1654
Etching on watermarked paper.
Beautiful artist’s proof, signed and dated in plate higher-left : “Rembrandt 1654”...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Etching
The Artist’s Mother seated at a table, looking right: Three quarter length
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original etching printed in black ink on laid paper bearing a “Foolscap with Five-Pointed Collar” watermark (Ash/Fletcher 19.I.b; Hinterding 2006 I.a.a).
Signed in the plate with ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
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Etching
THE ARTISTS MOTHER SEATED, IN AN ORIENTAL HEADDRESS: HALF LENGTH
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 17th century/lifetime impression of Bartsch’s second state of three, Usticke's third state of four, New Hollstein’s fourth state of six, of this scarce etching. printed after ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Portrait Prints
SELF-PORTRAIT IN A VELVET CAP WITH PLUME
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century impression of Bartsch’s only state, Usticke’s second state of three, printed after the appearance of the diagonal scratch running down from the upper left c...
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