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November 2003 Fine Art & Antiques Online Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-34
Paintings
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85-94
95-104
105-110
Works on Paper
111-120
121-130
131-140
141-150
151-160
161-170
171-180
181-190
191-200
201-205
Silver
206-215
216-225
226-234
Bronze
235-244
245-254
255-264
265-268
Glass
269-278
279-288
289-298
299-308
309-318
319-328
329-338
339-342
Furniture & Decorative Arts
343-352
353-362
363-372
373-382
383-388
Porcelain, Pottery & Ceramics
389-398
399-408
409-418
419-428
429-432
Orientalia
433-442
443-449
African Art
450-459
Oriental Carpets & Textiles
460-469
470-476
Estate Jewelry
477-486
487-496
497-506
507-516
517-526
527-536
537-539
Books, Maps, & Leaves
540-549
550-559
560-569
570-576
U.S. Coins
577-586
587-595
Vintage Photography
596-604


Mezzotint by Richard Earlom, C. 1774

121. Mezzotint by Richard Earlom, C. 1774


"Horsemen", from the original drawing in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire. Original drawing is by Claude Lorraine. Published on April 25, 1774 by John Boydell, an engraver in Cheapside. Plate size is apprx 8" x 10." Paper size measures apprx 11" x 16-1/2." Engraving depicts a gentleman leading a young lady and several others across a field. Image has a lovely sepia tone.

200/400 Sold: $103.50

A Second Mezzotint by Richard Earlom, C. 1774

122. A Second Mezzotint by Richard Earlom, C. 1774


"Sea Coast", after the original drawing in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire. Original drawing is by Claude Lorraine. Published on November 1, 1774 by John Boydell, an engraver in Cheapside. Plate size is apprx 8" x 10-1/2." Paper measures apprx 11" x 16-1/2." Engraving depicts a setting in Rome. Ships sail on the water and citizens lounge along the shore. Image has a lovely sepia tone.

200/400 Sold: $103.50

Two 18th Century Engravings of Shakespeare Works

123. Two 18th Century Engravings of Shakespeare Works


Steel plate engraving, "Winter's Tale." Painted by Wright and engraved by Middleman. Published 1794 by Boydell. Plate size apprx 19" x 24". Engraving of a scene from "As you like it." Painted by Hodges, engraved by Middleman. Published 1791 by Boydell. Plate size apprx 19" x 23".

100/200 Sold: $92.00

Lot of Four 18th Century Prints

124. Lot of Four 18th Century Prints


"Retour Du Bal" by Le Troy, apprx 19" x 15" with loss of paper along edge, rubbed and creased. "Richardus II" by Westmonast, 1718, apprx plate size 21" x 10 1/2", torn at edges, trimmed. "Encampment of King Henry VIII at Maruison" by S.H. Grimm, engraved by James Basire, 1788, apprx overall size 23" x 19", trimmed, folds. "Battle Array of Carberry-hill near Edinburgh" by George Vertue, 1742, apprx overall size 18" x 22", trimmed, backed on linen, heavy creasing and open tear along folds, overall soiling.

150/300 Sold: $57.50

Seven Prints Of Pope Pious VI

125. Seven Prints Of Pope Pious VI


Prints are all apprx overall size 15" x 19", c. 1800.

75/100 Sold: $46.00

Four Engravings After Albani

126. Four Engravings After Albani


Circular engravings of Air, Earth, Wind and Fire (not the band). Please see details page for full descriptions and condition report.

100/300 Sold: $103.50

Five Works Of Women, C. 19th Century

127. Five Works Of Women, C. 19th Century


Etching of old lady in bonnet, initialed "JW" in the plate, apprx overall size 8" x 5 1/2", trimmed, light soiling. Steel plate engraving of a young woman, published by T. Holloway, 1794, apprx image size 6" x 4 1/2" with light foxing and soiling at edges. Engraved portrait of Maria Margareta De Barlemont Comitissa Hegmondana, after van Dyck, apprx plate size 11" x 8", laid paper, edges toned. Engraved portrait of Ernestina Princips Ligneana, after van Dyck, apprx plate size 10-1/2" x 7-1/2", laid paper, edges toned. Print of a women in prayer, apprx overall size 12" x 10", trimmed, adhesive stains on verso.

75/150 Sold: $23.00

John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851)

128. John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851)


Lot includes; Common or Purple Crow Blackbird from Birds of America, Royal Octavo edition 1840 - 1844, Lithographer J. T. Bowen. Hand colored stone lithograph in ivory colored mate and gold frame, overall apprx 16-1/2" x 12-3/4". Worm-eating Swamp Warbler from Birds of America, Royal Octavo edition 1840-1844, Lithographer J. T. Bowen. Hand colored stone lithograph in ivory coloured mate and gold frame, overall apprx 16-1/2" x 12-3/4".

150/250 Sold: $235.75

Five Audubon Bird Prints

129. Five Audubon Bird Prints


Five loose, colored lithograph plates from the octavo edition of "Birds of North America, each apprx 6-3/4" x 10-1/2. Drawn from nature by J. J. Audubon, lithograph printed and colored by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia. Includes Plates 316, 317, 318, 357.

100/200 Sold: $264.50

Another Set of Five Audubon Prints

130. Another Set of Five Audubon Prints


Five loose, colored lithograph plates from the octavo edition of "Birds of North America, each apprx 6-3/4" x 10-1/2. Drawn from nature by J. J. Audubon, lithograph printed and colored by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia. Includes plates 136, 139, 307, 365, 500.

75/150 Sold: $224.25

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