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123. Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778) "Dimostrioni dell Emissario del Lago Albano- Tav. III". Etching on heavy paper taken from a book. Depictions shows an agent examining the physics of an Albanian lake. Scene constructed in three horizontal parts. "Piranesi" appears on lower right corner. State unknown. Plate impression measures apprx 25" x 17". Paper measures apprx 27" x 21-1/2". 1,000/1,500 |
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124. Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy (French, 1724-1811) Also known as Antoine Demarcenay de Ghuy, lot include three small etchings on paper, signed and dated in the plate, dates are 1707, 1767 and 1773. Single impression is plate number 43 from de l'oeuvre, apprx 1-7/8" x 4-7/8". Plate number 32 and 33 from de l'oeuvre, titles are La Foret and La Cabane, double printed, image apprx 3-7/8" x 4-6/8". 100/200 Sold: $57.50 |
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125. Francisco Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828) "Los Caprichos: tragata perro" Plate 58. No visible watermark, cream colored wove paper. Impression from before the steel facing of the plate. The eighty etchings of "Los Caprichos" were the first collection Goya produced for sale as a single set. In 1803, fearful of the Spanish Inquisition, Goya relinquished the plates to Charles IV, in return for a pension for his son. The plates remain with the Calcografia, issued in the ensuing years by that institution. Apprx 8-5/8" x 5-7/8" plate mark. Overall measures apprx 11-7/8" x 9-3/8". 100/200 Sold: $264.50 |
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126. Francisco Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828) "Los Caprichos: Correccion" Plate 46. No visible watermark, cream colored wove paper. Impression from before the steel facing of the plate. The eighty etchings of "Los Caprichos" were the first collection Goya produced for sale as a single set. In 1803, fearful of the Spanish Inquisition, Goya relinquished the plates to Charles IV, in return for a pension for his son. The plates remain with the Calcografia, issued in the ensuing years by that institution. Apprx 8-5/8" x 5-7/8" plate mark. Overall measures apprx 11-7/8" x 9-3/8". 100/200 Sold: $235.75 |
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127. Thomas Daniell (English, 1749-1840) Color printed aquatint with hand finishing by and after Thomas Daniell, on wove paper from "Oriental Scenery", this colored aquatint is titled "Dusasumade Gaut, at Bernares, on the Ganges", a view of one of the main bathing steps in Benares, or Varanasi in modern times, on the banks of the Ganges. Bottom right reads: Drawn and Engraved by Thos. Daniell, center Published as the Art directs for Thos. Daniell by Robt. Bowyer at the Historic Gallery Pall Mall May 1796. Plate number XVI, image with text apprx 18-1/4" x 23-3/4". Watermark in paper of "1794". Paper measures overall apprx 21-1/4" x 29-1/4". Daniell was elected an Academician in 1790 and a fellow of the Royal Society. 800/1,500 Sold: $632.50 |
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128. John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) "Common or Virginia Deer", number 28 and plate number CXXXVI from "The Quadrupeds of North America", circa 1851-1854, Royal Octavo edition. Published by J. J. Audubon and Victor Audubon, John T. Bowen, lithographer. Paper apprx 10-1/4" x 6-3/4", tipped into mat, overall apprx 14-1/2" x 11-3/4". 350/700 Sold: $287.50 |
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129. Set of Two John James Audubon Bird Prints (American, 1785-1851) Lot includes two Audubon lithographs: the male and female Plumed Partridge and the male and female Lewis Woodpecker. The Partridges are No. 59 and plate number 291, the lithograph printed and colored by J.T.Bowen, Phil. The Woodpeckers are No. 55, Pl. 272 and also done by Bowen. Nicely matted in cream color mat. Woodpeckers measures apprx 11-1/4" x 15" and the Partridges apprx, 14-1/2" x 11-3/4". 100/200 Sold: $149.50 |
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130. John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) "Night Hawk. White Oak. Lucvcus Alba", number 9 and plate number 43 from "The Birds of North America", ca. 1840-1844, Royal Octavo edition. Published by J. J. Audubon. Paper apprx 6" x 9-1/4", tipped into mat, overall apprx 11-1/4" x 15". 200/400 Sold: $149.50 |
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131. John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) "Brown Pelican: Young first Winter", number 85 and plate number 85 from "The Birds of North America", ca. 1840-1844, Royal Octavo edition. Published by J. J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S, John T. Bowen, lithographer. Paper apprx 6" x 9 -1/4", tipped into mat, overall apprx 14-1/2" x 12". 300/600 Sold: $425.50 |
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132. A Collection of Shakspeare Prints by J.& J. Boydell, English, circa 1792, 1801 Lot includes two unframed engravings on heavy paper from the Shakspeare collection by J. & J. Boydell, "Winters Tale" and "As You Like It". The "Winter" image is taken from Act IV. Scene III. The depiction is from the original painting by Era. Wheatley. Engraved by Ja. Fittler, Marine Eng. to his Majesty, as seen on lower right. Measures apprx 26" x 20". The " As You Like it" image is taken from Act II. Scene VII and from the original painting by R. Smirke, R.A. Engraving done by R. Thew, Engraver to H.R.H. the Prince of Whales. Measures apprx 26" x 20". Both prints also have the Shakspeare text that inspired the images as well as information about the publisher on the bottom and gold leaf applied to edges of the paper. 300/500 Sold: $241.50 |
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133. Collection of Shakspeare Prints by J.& J. Boydell, Sept. 29, 1799 Lot includes two unframed engravings on heavy paper from the Shakspeare collection by J. & J. Boydell, "Othello" and "King Henry the Fourth". The "Othello" image is taken from Act V. Scene II. The depiction is from the original painting by J. Graham. Engraved by W. Leney as seen on lower right. Measures apprx 26" x 20". The "Henry" image is taken from Act II. Scene II and from the original painting by R. Smirke, R.A. and Jospeh Farington, R.A. Engraving done by Sam Middiman. Measures apprx 20" x 26". Both prints also have the Shakspeare text that inspired the images as well as information about the publisher on the bottom and gold leaf applied to edges of the paper. 300/500 Sold: $218.50 |
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134. J. & J. Boydell (English, circa 1802) Hand-colored engraving, framed. "From the Original Drawing in the collection of R.P. Knight, Esq". Scene depicts a landscape in which figures are debarking a ship and a shepherd is tending his flock. Watercolor washes are applied over printed lines. Print is numbered 14 on lower left side. Measures apprx 11-1/2" x 9". Framed with gold fillet, a velvet sage green mat and a decorative red and gold wooden frame. Entire item measures apprx 19-1/4" x 17-1/4". 200/400 Sold: $69.00 |
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135. Captain Edward Jones (Late 18th/Early 19th Century) Lot includes two ink-washes on paper. First of lot is "Torre Plemmtina, Fiamicino" on wove paper. Verso bears description by artist: "Light House and Fort at the port of Fiamicino, at the mouth of the Fiamicino- or Canal made by [?] as a branch of the Tiber..." Dated March 29th 1829. Measures apprx 9-1/4" X 6". Singed and titled on front, as well. Second of lot is "Suli, Greece" on laid paper with visible watermark. Verso bears a description of this landscape and is dated May 20, 1820. Titled and signed on front. Measures apprx 11-1/4 X 8-1/2". 300/450 Sold: $69.00 |
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136. Sadovnikof Friedinoff (Russian, 1800-1879) Intimate watercolor of a St. Petersberg harbor scene on paper. Architecture and trade boats are featured. Palette is cool and light. Signed on lower left corner "Friedinoff". Painting measures apprx 11-1/2" x 7-1/4". Double matted with dark orange and dusty blue. Frame is simple and painted gold. Entire item measures apprx 18-1/2" x 15". 100/200 Sold: $638.25 |
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137. Unknown Artist, after Sadovnikof Friedinoff (Russian, 1800-1879) City Scene with a Cathedral. Watercolor with pencil on paper, framed. Pretty little scene of the classical architecture of the Kazansky Cathedral in St. Petersberg. Couples and families enjoy the public space as they go about their daily activities. Signed on lower left corner "d'apres Sadovnikov Frieddinoff". Sadovnikov was a St. Petersberg artist who painted principally architectural scenes. Painting measures apprx 10-1/2" x 7-1/4". Double matted in deep orange with dusty blue and in simple gold painted frame. Entire item measures apprx 17-1/2" x 15". 200/300 Sold: $471.50 |
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138. Circle Richard Parks Bonington (English 1802-1828) "Figure Study", black chalk on grey wove paper, unsigned however attributed to circle in pencil on matting. Tipped into mat, paper apprx 7-1/4"T x 9-7/8". Provenance: from the ex-collection of the late James Crabtree of Grosvenor Square, London. 500/800 Sold: $143.75 |
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139. Richard Parks Bonington (English 1802-1828), Attributed "Standing Figures", pencil sketch on creme colored wove paper, edges appear to be trimmed. Unsigned, however attributed in graphite on matting. Paper apprx 8-1/4" x 4-1/4". Provenance: from the ex-collection the late James Crabtree of Grosvenor Square, London. Bonington studied in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts and in 1820 entered the studio of Gros. At that time he formed a close friendship with Delacroix. Best known for his sparkling watercolors painted rapidly, directly from nature, Bonington also brought to his oil painting an immediacy and dexterity unusual in his day. Represented in the Louvre and in many distinguished British galleries, Bonington's work can also be seen in the Wallace Collection, London. 500/800 Sold: $115.00 |
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140. Portfolio of Bird Illustrations by Josef Wolf (Prussian, 1820-1899) Elegant pair of colored lithographs by artist Josef Wolf circa 1861-1867. Josef Wolf was a Prussian born artist who illustrated many natural history publications. He exchanged letters with Charles Darwin. Both litogrpahs feature the Ibis bird (also know as "Bird of the Pharos") in their swampy habitat. One depicts the "African Wood Ibis (Tantalus Ibis)", the other, the "Indian Wood-Ibis (Tantalus Leucocephalus)". Names of birds are printed in gold text at bottom of print. Measures apprx 14-3/4" x 12-1/2". Both are matted with linen textured board. On verso of "Indian", the artist's name and an information label. Including mats, items measure apprx 21-3/4" x 19-1/2". 200/300 Sold: $57.50 |
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141. Belisario Gioja (Italian 1829-1900) "The Lookout", watercolor on paper, signed lower left. Interior scene of two women near a window, one obviously leaning out to to catch a glimpse for her anxious friend. Paper measures apprx 24-5/8" x 17-3/8". Offered in an ornate carved and gold leafed frame with open worked corners and rolled glass, overall apprx 36" x 28-1/2". Provenance: ex-collection of the Conn estate, Elkhart, Indiana. Gifted to Mrs. Una Kepler-Rychner, circa 1920's. 1,000/2,000 Sold: $1,092.50 |
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142. Lucius Richard O'Brien (Canadian 1832-1899) "On The Bostonais", ink and wash on watercolor paper, signed lower left. The River was named after Pierre Bostonais, a blonde Iroquois trapper who was nicknamed Tete Jaune (Yellowhead). In 1820 he guided one of the first Hudson Bay Company parties through the Yellowhead pass. The route was used regularly by the company to reach the interior of British Columbia. Paper apprx 12-3/8" x 4-7/8". verso has pencil writing with title and blue crayon markings. 500/1,000 Sold: $603.75 |
