TWO antique original (not reproduction) lithograph prints with delicate, subtle hand coloring,by noted English artist and nineteenth century Middle Eastern traveler DAVID ROBERTS (1796-1864). The prints both measures 8 3/4" by 12 1/2" (14 1/2" by 18 1/2" as framed). Roberts is best known for his lithographed images of sites in the classical Middle East, of which these are typical examples. I've not examined these out of the frames but they do appear to be in excellent, clean condition...
A truly beautiful circa 1890 print of elegant Parisians strolling past and perusing the famous Bouquiniste bookstalls along the banks of the Seine River, not signed in plate nor in pencil but certainly by a listed or even important and well-known artist. To date, reverse image searches and other internet research have, frustratingly, not revealed the identity of that artist. There are no watermarks...
Utagawa Yoshitsuya, Japanese, 1822-1866, "Senjubo Aiming at Harunaga-Ko". This is a an original color woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitsuya from his series '54 Battle Stories of Hideyoshi". The image size is 12 7/8 x 8 7/8 inches, 1864, lifetime impression, framed. Hideyoshi was a 16th century Samurai warrior in the who rose through the ranks of the army to become general, leading the forces of Japan in several brutal conflicts...
Nineteenth Century French Artist A.L. Simpson “The Blue Shop,Tunis, fine woodblock measuring 22x16” ,signed and titled
Japanese Artist Tsukioka Kogyo (1866-1919 “Klyotsune” Colored woodblock 15x11”
Alphonse Legros
1837-1911
French
This is an original drypoint and etching by French artist Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) The title of this work is: "Les Faiseurs de Fagots", created circa 1870 this image measures 15X10 7/8 inches, hand signed in pencil lower right border, very fine condition, the image appears in the Bliss catalog as image number 182, ii/xiv, the second state of 14.
This attractive and interesting print is a cover of the November 19, 1897 issue of the famous Parisian literary periodical "Gil Blas", which was issued between the years 1879 and 1914. Named after Alain-Rene Lesage's novel, it was a popular read in the late 19th and early 20th century among the fashionable. It serialized famous novels before they appeared as books...
Original Harper's Weekly large wood engraving "ON THE WAY TO THE DIGGINGS---HALT IN A ROUGH PASS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS", May 1, 1875, signed in the print by noted artists JULES TAVERNIER (1844-1889) and PAUL FRENZENY (1840-1902). The print is generally clean and fresh considering the advanced age, with the typical center fold and just a barely noticeable 1 1/2" vertical tear extending into the image at bottom center...
This is a medium folio size (lithograph 12 5/8" by 15 1/2" inside the mat, the sheet " by ", and as framed 20" by 22 1/2") by famous American printmakers Currier and Ives. Judging from internet offerings of the image by major print dealers around the nation, the print is a popular one, although it is not among the so-called "Best 50". Note the horses, the ducks and pigeons, the turnips, and the hogs at left. All in all, this is a peaceful scene of another America in another century...
David Octavius Hill, Scottish, 1802-1870, "Portrait of Dr. Rintoul," photogravure, image size 8 x 5 7/8 inches, unsigned, printed by James Craig Annan.
Rare set of handcolored engravings from 1888. Artist Proofs, all original. Hand SIgned by each Huntsman. In original black wooden frames with gold edging. Newly re-matted. Moderate foxing, but color is still so vibrant. Each measures 19" x 22" tall. These are original engravings, NOT REPROS. A real treasure. *If you would like more detailed photos, please email me at wellingtonandco@bellsouth.net.
Hand colored lithograph of the excavation of two Lamassu, an Assyrian deity, at Nimrud near Mosul. They guarded an Assyrian palace. From Sketches between the Persian Gulf and Black Sea, Robert Clive. London: Dickinson, 1852. Robert Clive shows the dramatic unearthing of the statues.
The lithograph surrounded by a thin line and the printed information: “R. CLIVE, DEL” (lower left), “EXCAVATIONS ON THE MOUND AT NIMROUD.” (center) and “DICKINSON & CO LITH.” (lower right)...
"William Hogarth" The Indian Emperor, or, the Conquest of Mexico Painted by William Hogarth, engraved by Robert Dodd. The Works of William Hogarth" as published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy in 1822 with the original plates restored by James Heath, engraver to His Majesty. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All William Hogarth prints appearing after this date are copies of these original graphic works of art...
North York Militia 1814 ham colored aquatint 13 x 9“, leads England March 1, 1814
"William Hogarth" Mr. Garrick in the character of
Richard the 3d
The Works of William Hogarth" as published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy in 1822 with the original plates restored by James Heath, engraver to His Majesty. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All William Hogarth prints appearing after this date are copies of these original graphic works of art. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old...
This is an engraving of the year 1821, measuring 13" by 10 1/2" (23" by 20" framed), formerly thought to depict Jeanne d'Aragon but now believed to be Dona Isabel de Requesens y Enriques de Cardon-Anglesona, the image developed by Pierre Bouillon (1776-1831), engraved by Raphael Morghen (1758-1833), after a circa 1500 painting with elements by Raphael Sanzio and Giulio Romano...
"William Hogarth" Frontispiece and Tail Piece to the Artist's Catalogue The Works of William Hogarth" as published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy in 1822 with the original plates restored by James Heath, engraver to His Majesty. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates...
"William Hogarth" Industry and Idleness suite The Works of William Hogarth" as published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy in 1822 with the original plates restored by James Heath, engraver to His Majesty. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All William Hogarth prints appearing after this date are copies of these original graphic works of art. Heath edition 1822 An original copperplate engraving — over 195 years old. Sheet size: approx. 19.5 x 25...