Part One of our special 100th Catalogue is out now!

 

 
John Rennie.
Chantrey R.A. Sc.t. Reynolds Eng.r.
[n.d. c. 1820]
Mezzotint. 505 x 355mm (20 x 14"). Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
An engraving of Sir Francis Chantrey's bust of civil engineer John Rennie (1761-1821), set in an arched alcove, now in the National Portrait Gallery. Rennie is most famous for his Waterloo Bridge (1811-7). Chantrey (1781-1841) was the leading portrait sculptor in Regency England, His subjects included George III (now in the Guildhall), George IV (equestrian statue in Trafalgar Square) and George Washington (Massachusetts State House).
Whitman: 245.
[Ref: 54622]   £360.00    

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  We have split our special Catalogue 100 as originally it was going to be 100 items, however we have too many lovely things to share with you!

Welcome to Part One!

This selection, of over two hundred items, contains: some fine Portraits, Views UK, Modern Etchings, Sports and Pastimes, Ephemera and a very strong  assortment of Decorative items including lots of prints of statues.

Browse the whole catalogue here.
 
Happy browsing and stay healthy,
 
Nigel, Henrietta, Sasha and JennyA few highlights:

 
Her Majesties Royal Palace at Kensington...
[n.d., c.1713-1724.]
£1250
Stock Ref: 54772
For more London Views click here also see 54825 & 55137 
 
 
 The Monarch Steam Ship...
Engraved by Edw.d Duncan. Painted by W.J. Huggins & Published by Him, at 105, Leadenhall Street, Feb.y 9th 1835.
£790
Stock Ref: 54703
For more Naval prints click here
 
 
Triumphal Entry of the Brave and Glorious Guards into London, July 9, 1856. Sketched from Opposite the Treasury Buildings and Horse Guards. ''Alma'' - ''Inkermann'' - ''Sebastapol.''
London: Published July 11th, 1856, by Read & Co., 10, Johnson's Court, Fleet Street.
Fine coloured tinted lithograph. Sheet 455 x 530mm (18 x 20¾"), with blind stamp of 'Ackermann & Co' under publication line. Repaired tear at top, crease through inscription area.
Battalions of Grenadier, Fusilier and Coldstream Guards, veterans of the Crimean War, in Whitehall, having marched from Nine Elms Station on their way to Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. Led by their brass band, they carry their battle-scarred ensigns. This print was published only two days after the event.
[Ref: 54705] 
For more Military prints click here

 

 

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