Samuel & Nathaniel Buck Prints and Multiples
British, 1696-1779
Samuel Buck (1696 – 17 August 1779) and his brother Nathaniel Buck (died 1759/1774) were English engravers and printmakers, best known for their "Buck's Antiquities", depictions of ancient castles and monasteries. Samuel produced much work on his own but when the brothers worked together, they were usually known as the Buck Brothers. More is known about Samuel than Nathaniel.
Samuel Buck was born in Yorkshire in 1696. After publishing some prints in that county he moved to London. With Nathaniel he embarked on making a number of series of prints of "antiquities", which consisted of ancient castles and former religious buildings in England and Wales. Starting in 1724, they travelled around these countries, and completed sets of prints for the regions of England by 1738 and for Wales between 1739 and 1742. These are commonly known as "Buck's Antiquities". During this time they also worked on a series of townscapes in England and Wales entitled "Cities, Sea-ports and Capital Towns", often providing prospects from multiple directions.
Nathaniel was the first to die, sometime between 1759 and 1774. Samuel died on 17 August 1779 in London and was buried in the churchyard of St. Clement Danes. Samuel's later years were spent in poverty.to
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Artist: Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
"St. Martin's Abbey" and "Lady's Chappel" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// British
By Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774)
Title: "St. Martin's Abbey" (Plate 333) and "Lady's Chappel" (Plate 331)
Portfolio: Buck's Antiquities or Venerable Remains of Above 400 Castles, Monasteries, Palaces in England and Wales
Year: 1726-1739
Medium: Set of Two Original Engravings on watermarked laid paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Unknown
Publisher: Robert Sayer, London, UK
Reference: Lowndes page 303-304; Upcott page 33
Sheet size (each): approx. 11.13" x 18.25"
Image size (platemark) (each): approx. 7.5" x 14.5"
Condition: "St. Martin's Abbey" has a minor crease to upper left corner and repaired edge wear to lower right corner. "Lady's Chappel" has faint toning to sheet and minor soiling in margins. They are both otherwise strong impressions in excellent condition
Notes:
Comes from Samuel and Nathaniel Buck's three volume portfolio "Buck's Antiquities" or "Venerable Remains of Above 400 Castles, Monasteries, Palaces in England and Wales" (1726-1739), which consists of 428 engravings. Both "St. Martin's Abbey" and "Lady's Chappel" have unidentified watermarks in the center of their sheets. They both also have "Liverpool Free Public Library" chop mark/blind stamps at bottom center of their sheets. Old price pencil inscribed in margins.
Saint Martin's Abbey is a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine monks who follow the Rule of St Benedict...
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"Knaresborough Castle" and "Sawley Abbey" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// British
By Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774)
Title: "Knaresborough Castle" (Plate 330) and "Sawley Abbey" (Plate ...
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"Cockersand Abbey" and "Sandal Castle" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// British Art
By Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774)
Title: "Cockersand Abbey" (Plate 148) and "Sandal Castle" (Plate 340...
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"Moor Tower" and "Kirkham Priory" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// Architecture UK
By Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774)
Title: "Moor Tower" (Plate 173) and "Kirkham Priory" (Plate 328)
Portfolio: Buck's Antiquities or Venerable R...
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Byland Abbey Yorkshire UK - 1770 engraving by Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
By Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Located in London, GB
Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Byland Abbey, Yorkshire
Engraving
“Byland Abbey is an interesting ruin about five miles from Helmsley. It was a fine specimen of ecclesiastical architecture,...
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"Pendragon Castle" and "Lincoln Castle" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// British UK
By Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774)
Title: "Pendragon Castle" (Plate 312) and "Lincoln Castle" (Plate 170)
Portfolio: Buck's Antiquities or Vener...
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"Conisborough Castle" and "Morlashe Castle" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// UK Art
By Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774)
Title: "Conisborough Castle" (Plate 323) and "Morlashe Castle" (Plat...
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"Torksey Hall" and "Newark Castle" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// Architecture UK
By Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774)
Title: "Torksey Hall" (Plate 179) and "Newark Castle" (Plate 226)
Portfolio: Buck's Antiquities or Venerable ...
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"Louth Park Abbey" and "Easby Abbey" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// Architecture
By Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774)
Title: "Louth Park Abbey" (Plate 172) and "Easby Abbey" (Plate 324)
Portfolio: Buck's Antiquities or Venerabl...
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1720s Old Masters Samuel & Nathaniel Buck Prints and Multiples
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"Oakham Castle" and "Nottingham Park/Castle" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// UK
By Samuel & Nathaniel Buck
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774)
Title: "Oakham Castle" (Plate 242) and "Nottingham Park/Castle" (Plate 226)
Portfolio: Buck's Antiquities or Venerable Remains of Above 400 Castles, Monasteries, Palaces in England and Wales
Year: 1726-1739
Medium: Set of Two Original Engravings on watermarked laid paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Unknown
Publisher: Robert Sayer, London, UK
Reference: Lowndes page 303-304; Upcott page 33
Sheet size (each): approx. 11" x 18.25"
Image size (platemark) (each): approx. 7.75" x 14.75"
Condition: "Nottingham Park" has light soiling in margins and scattered light foxmarks across sheet. They are both otherwise strong impressions in very good condition
Notes:
Comes from Samuel and Nathaniel Buck's three volume portfolio "Buck's Antiquities" or "Venerable Remains of Above 400 Castles, Monasteries, Palaces in England and Wales" (1726-1739), which consists of 428 engravings. Both "Oakham Castle" and "Nottingham Park/Castle" have unidentified watermarks in the center of their sheets. They both also have "Liverpool Free Public Library" chop mark/blind stamps at bottom center of their sheets. Old price pencil inscribed in margins.
Oakham Castle is a historic building in Oakham, Rutland. The castle is known for its collection of massive horseshoes and is also recognised as one of the best examples of domestic Norman architecture in England. It is a Grade I listed building. Owned and managed by the Rutland County Council, Oakham Castle is licensed for civil...
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1720s Old Masters Samuel & Nathaniel Buck Prints and Multiples
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