Grosvenor Prints

    Ladys Maid Soaping Linnen. Hen. Morland pinx.t. Phil. Dawe fecit. Carington Bowles excudit. [n.d. c.1769.] Mezzotint, sheet 490 x 360mm (19¼ x 14¼"). Trimmed within plate on bottom edge losing publication line. Slightly creased top left. Time stained. A young woman wearing a cap and printed cotton dress, standing over a basin in which she is washing linen. A good example of an 18th century "risque" image. CS 21. [Ref: 59410 ]   £450.00     We are pleased to present our Winter Miscellany: Catalogue 120! It contains just over 300 items, such as but not limited to: Portraits including mezzotints . Decorative items . Views UK. Overseas views . Americana . Military & Naval . Satire. Sports and Pastimes. Natural History. Maps. Books. And some Ephemera . View the whole catalogue here! ...

 Not sure what to get the person who seems to have everything for Christmas? How about the unique gift of an antique print!? This gift guide will be focussing on Christmas themed items. For more general themes and ideas check out our other gift guides here: General Gift Guide Teachers/Professors Gift Guide Mother's Day Gift Guide Romantic Gift Guide For the Foodie     A Welcome Visitor at Christmas. For the History of this Jovial Personage See the "Book of Christmas". W. Spooner 250 Regent Street. [n.d., c.1837.] Hand coloured etching, 230 x 320mm (9 x 12½"). A scene showing a figure made up of traditional Christmas food such as Christmas pudding, turkey, wine and ham standing in the middle of a tabel while cards, a jug and glasses play around him. The title makes reference to 'The Book of Christmas' 1837 by Thomas K. Hervey, which explained the customs and traditions of the Christmas season and was also published by W. Spooner. [Ref: 41367 ]  ...