Grosvenor Prints

What is a proof? A proof is an impression of a print printed before the regular, published edition of the print, making them often rarer. There are several different types of proof in printing: A trial or working proof ; a test to see what work the artist needs to do to the plate. For example:       [This View of the Royal Dock Yard at Chatham...PROOF . ] [Painted by R. Paton, the Figures by J. Mortimer. [right] Engraved by P.C. Canot.] [R. Paton, Wardour Street., Soho, London, 14 February 1775. ] Rare etching, working proof from the unfinished plate, laid paper. Image 450 x 650mm (17¾ x 25½"). Trimmed within plate, and to image on three sides. Centrefold crease and nicks to extremities. An interesting progress proof impression, before the plate was engraved with fine detail. The published state carries the following full title and inscription "TO THE King's most Excellent Majesty, This View of the Royal...

Our Autumn listing has arrived! In this months listing we have a selection of early portraits varying from stipples to mezzotints most notably the Beauties of Windsor and Napole o n's death mask . Additionally we have natural history prints , sporting items and decorative scenes . Highlights to look out for are Archibald Thorburn's game birds and Spencer's portraits of Racehorses. See below for some images to whet your appetite: The Most Noble George Grenville Nugent Temple, Marquis of Buckingham, K.G. &c. &c. &c. Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum of the County of Bucks. From the Original painted as a Mark of Respect to his Memory for the Magistrates of the County. J. Jackson A.R.A. pinxit. Wm. Ward ARA sculpt Engraver to their R.H. the Prince Regent & the Duke of York. Printed by J. Lahee. [n.d. c.1813-1826.] Mezzotint. Plate 656 xc 406mm (25¾ x 16"). Tear at top. Small margins. Missing top left border. ...

In the week of Margaret Thatcher's death, a selection of portraits of some of her predecessors as Prime Minister: Sir Robert Walpole [not technically Prime Minister but generally regarded as having held the post de facto 1721-42]:  Sir Robert Walpole, afterwards Earl of Orford. Prime Minister to King George the First, & King George the Second. In the Blue Damask Bed Chamber at Houghton. Vanloo pinxit. James Watson Sculpsit. Published Jan.y 1.st 1788, by John & Josiah Boydell, No.90, Cheapside, London. Mezzotint, very fine with small margins. Plate 502 x 349mm. 19¾ x 13¾". NPG: D39367. Goodwin: 131. CS: 149. [Ref: 27338]   £480 Henry Pelham (1743-54):   The Right Honourable Henry Pelham, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and John Roberts Esq.r. J.Shackleton Pinx.t R.Houston fecit. Printed and Sold by Jos. Edmondson, at his House in Warwick Street, Golden Square, St James's. [n.d., c.1752.] Mezzotint. 395 x...

A list of prints which include maps, plans, globes or charts as decorative elements or for their value as symbols: A map of Mildmay Fane with a map behind him which shows the area between his estate at Apethorpe (at the bottom) and Hull (at the top):   The Efiges of the right Honnorable Mildmay Earl of Westmorland Baron LeDespencer & Burghersh and Knight of the Bath etc. JBN Invent [intials in the form of a monogram]. P. Williamson Sculp. 1662. Engraving, with large margins. Plate 260 x 203mm. 10¼ x 8". Portrait of Mildmay Fane, half length in an oval wreath, short beard and moustache, wearing cap, collar and sash; curtain to the left, and map of part of Lincolnshire on the right. Fane, 2nd Earl of Westmorland, (1602-1665) was an English nobleman, politician and writer. Ex Collection: Norman Blackburn. NPG: D8277. [Ref: 24082]   £140.00   (£168.00 incl.VAT) ...