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E. Rusch (late 19th century) Memento mori - Study of a skull in two positions Pencil drawing Signed and dated lower right Drawing Size - 13 x 18 in Framed Size - 19 1/2 x 24 1/2 in ...

E. Rusch (late 19th century) Memento mori - Study of a skull Pencil drawing Drawing Size - 11 x 18 in Framed Size - 17 1/2 x 24 1/2 in Memento mori is an artistic or symbolic trope acting as a reminder of the inevitability of death. The concept has its roots in the philosophers of classical antiquity and Christianity, and appeared in funerary art and architecture from the medieval period...

‘St Bartholomew’s, Smithfield 1899’ by Henry Edward Tidmarsh (1855-1939). This work has just been professionally conserved with acid-free mount, re-gla...

‘Henry VIII’s Gate, St Bartholomew’s Hospital 1899’ by Henry Edward Tidmarsh (1855-1939). This work has just been professionally conserved with acid-free mount, re-glazed behind Mus...

William Lock the Younger (Norbury 1767-1847 Mickleham) Study of a chariot Pen & ink on paper Drawing size - 20 x 33 cm Sold Unframed And William Lock the Younger (Norbury 1767-1847...

Biro on paper Paper size: 10 x 9 inches each Framed size: 23.5 x 21 inches each B monogrammed lower right

A very large fine 19th century gouache and watercolour painting on paper depicting a group of noblemen appearing before king Edward VI, the young son of Henry VIII, and his court by the eminent Victorian painter Charles Cattermole RI (1934-1900). ‘Petitioning the Young King’ is signed by the artist and dated 1875. This important work would have been painted for exhibition and is the largest known work by Cattermole. In addition to Edward VI, the painting depicts the Lord Protector of the Realm; Edward Seymour (symbolically leaning on the throne), together with Henry VIII’s widow Catherine Parr kneeling beside the young king, with the future queen Elizabeth I and archbishop Thomas Cranmer...

William Lock the Younger (Norbury 1767-1847 Mickleham) Portrait Sketch - Figurative study of a gentleman in a turban Pen & ink on paper Signed upper middle right Drawing size - 13 x ...

This is a large fine 19th century watercolour painting depicting an 18th century couple’s discovery of ‘Hidden Treasures’ by the eminent Victorian art...

This is a large fine 19th century painting depicting the imminent assassination of French Huguenot leader Admiral Gaspard de Coligny by agents of Catherine de Medici and Philip II of Spain by the eminent Victorian history painter William Holmes Sullivan RCA (1836-1908). ‘The St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre’ is signed by the artist and dated 1877. It hangs in its original gilded Pre Raphaelite frame. As with all of the original antique paintings we sell it is offered in excellent condition, having just undergone a full technical assessment and fitted with anti-reflection, conservation grade UV protection Museum Glass®. Museum Glass® is the finest glazing option available for watercolour paintings. Along with its nearly invisible finish it effectively blocks up to 99% of harmful indoor and outdoor UV light rays, less than 1% light reflection, UV protection, high optical clarity and over 97% light transmission providing the highest brightness and contrast levels available. On August 24th 1572 Gaspard de Coligny was murdered by Catholic assassins and his severed head sent to Pope Gregory XIII by Catherine de Medici. As seen in the painting, Admiral de Coligny’s friend Pastor Merlin escaped through a secret passage. What became known as the St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre claimed the lives of up to 30,000 people. William Holmes Sullivan was a celebrated history painter who specialised in dramatic battle...