Turner Turns 250!

 

 

Juvenile Tricks.
Drawn & Etched by J.M.W. Turner Esq. R.A. Engraved by W. Say Engraver to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester Published Jan.y 1 1811, by Mr. Turner, Queen Ann Street West
£350
Stock Ref: 27359

 

Joseph Mallord William Turner is turning 250 on the 23rd April.
In celebration we have put together a Ten of the Best: J.M.W Turner!

 You can browse more Turner online here and we have uncatalogued stock as well.

 In honour of Turner being born in Covent Garden 250 years ago the Porterhouse are holding two events: 23rd April and 14th May. You can read more about them on @thecoventgardener 's instagram here.

 

In other news:
Catalogue 145 will be online from lunchtime 7th May.
We're participating in Firsts: London's Rare Book Fair at the Saatchi Gallery 15th-18th May.
You can download a complimentry ticket for the 16th & 17th here!




EASTER OPENING TIMES

Please note we'll be closed on Good Friday 18th April and Easter Monday 21st April.
We'll also be closed for the Early May Bank Holiday Monday 5th May and the Spring Bank Holiday Monday 26th May.




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