Auction No. 84
Closed Saturday, September 19, 1998 @ 10 p.m.
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Antique Prints & Engravings
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The following lots are very early copper engraved scenes from Thoedore de Bry’s Grand Voyages. This collection of early voyages (published between 1598 and 1634) are among the first accounts of the New World. They are considered one of the most important of their kind; often the first views of America available to Europeans.
364. XXXVII. 8.5 x 6". Scene of a Floridian wedding procession. $275 reserve. (A) Click image at left for full size. $350
365. Untitled. 7 x 10.2". Full page engraving of Virginia natives gathered around a bonfire, singing and shaking rattles to give thanks for escaping some danger of a safe return from war. Good impression with one tiny abrasions. (A) Click image for full size. $300
366. X. Crisp impression of one of the 1st European settlements in America. Plan of the French Fort Caroline in Florida. Built in the shape of a triangle on the river May. The engraving depicts the fortifications, living quarters, French flag, canon. $275 reserve. (A) Illustrated below left. $350
367. XXVII. 8.5 x 6". Scene of a native Floridian family crossing a shallow river to picnic on one of the outer islands. The woman is carrying three children and a basket of fruit. The man is carrying his bow and quiver at the ready. One tiny spot. (A) Click image at right for full size. $350
The following are exceptional copper engraving by Edward Donovan. They were published in The Natural History of British Birds, London, in 1795. Donovan was both a painter and engraver and his work is considered among the finest of 18th century natural history art. Each is lavishly hand-colored and delicately engraved on a 5.5 x 9" sheet of fine paper. Lot #368 illustrated below.
368. Plt. 12. Ptarmigan Grouse depicted in winter white feathers. (A+) Click image at left for full size. $70
369. Plt 104. Finely rendered Water Rail, beautifully colored with a lavender chest. (A) $60
370. Plt 25. Black & white water bird with green wings and a lacy topknot. (A+) $60
371. Plt. 37. Colorful Green Woodpecker. Silver highlights and a red topknot. (A) Click image at right for full size. $60
372. Plt. 11. A Waxen Chatterer with yellow tipped wings and tail and red face mask. Very attractive. Tiny bit of foxing which could be matted out. (B) $60
373. Plt 49. Mengus Merganser swimming in a lily pond. (A) $60
374. Plt. 58. A handsome loon shown swimming. (A+) $60
375. Plt 52. Red-Headed Merganser (A) $60
376. Plt. 107. Lovely pigeon colored lavender and pink. Perched on a tree branch. (A) Click image at left for full size. $60
377. Plt 47. A Kite with his meal. (A+) $70
The following lots are hand-colored lithographs of the Crimean War. They were published by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co., Publishers to Her Majesty, London, 1855 and are part of the Colnaghi’s Authentic Series from drawings by W. Simpson. Lithography by Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen. Each is printed on very heavy card-stock type paper with registration holes at each corner to insure perfect alignment of the stones during printing. Each image is very finely rendered and beautifully hand-colored, which is very rare for this edition of prints. Old library stamp on verso.
378. The Railway at Balaklava, looking south. 19.2 x 12.2". Colorful scene of the railway near the docks with scores of ship masts in the background and a bustling crowd of civilians and soldiers in the foreground. (A+) $70
379. Sentinel of the Zouaves, Before Sevastopol. 13.7 x 11". A chilling winter scene with a sentinel guarding a canon position. There is a tent camp in the background with soldiers packing wood to the camp. (A) $70
380. The Camp of the 1st Division Looking North Toward the Camp of the 2nd Division - The Heights of Inkermann in the Distance. 17.5 x 11.5". Winter scene with supply wagons on the road into the camp. (A) $70
381. Camp of the Naval Brigade, before Sevastopol. 16.5 x 11.5". Fine view of the orderly camp perched on a hillside with a view of the whole valley and surrounding camps. Group of soldiers in the foreground. (A) $70
The following prints are from Frederic Remington’s portfolio Drawings, published in 1897. Each in an uncolored early halftone print, approximately 13.5 x 9", and all signed in the plate by Remington.
382. When His Heart is Bad. Blanket wrapped old warrior standing on a hill next to a bison skull. His village below. (A+) $50
383. The Well in the Desert. Many horses and cavalrymen. (A+) Illustrated at top of page. $50
384. The Gold Bug. Classic scene of a prospector with his donkeys and dog. (A+) $40
385. The Missionary and the Medicine Man. Curing ceremony inside a tipi. (A+) $35
386. Coronado’s March - Colorado. From his historical series on early explorers. (A+) $20
387. Canada (View of Quebec, the Capital of British America), W.M. Craig, System of Universal Geography, [1834]. 8.3 x 6". (BW) Fine impression with heavy contrast. The island city is across the water, ships and sailors in the foreground. Uncommon image. Little marginal staining, image fine. (A) $35
388. America (Columbus presenting an Account of his Discovery of America to the King and Queen of Spain), Banke’s New System of Geography, ca. 1780. 9.5 x 7.5". (BW) Copper engraving enclosed in an engraved frame. Very attractive historical print. Minor foxing in margin with just a bit in border. (A) Click image for full size. $95
389. District of Columbia (Washington), J.R. Smith, Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 8 x 5.5". (BW) Hilltop view that has more open, grassy areas than buildings. Finely dressed people view the city. A few very light stains. (B) $25
390. District of Columbia (The Presidents House, Washington), H. Brown, Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 8.5 x 5.5". (BW) Finely engraved and rendered view of the White House. An early and historical view when no trees or fences surrounded the structure. Full margins and thick paper. (B) $35
391. Maryland (Baltimore), J.R. Smith, Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 8 x 5.5". (BW) Copper engraving, good impression. Looking across the river to the city. Several ships including two at dry dock on their sides with shipwrights caulking planks. Great detail of the buildings in this rarely seen view. A few light marginal stains. (A) $45
392. New York (A Distant View of the Falls of Niagara), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, 1832. 7.6 x 5.6". (BW) Crisp, dark impression. Two Indians overlook the falls. A very dramatic copper engraving after the painting by T. Cole. (A) $35
393. New York (City Hall, New York), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, [1834]. 8 x 5.5". (BW) Foreground has finely dressed ladies and gentlemen, horse-drawn carriage. Large US flag flying above the stately stone building. After a painting by C. Burton. Small area of missing image, nearly invisible. (B) Click image for full size. $25
394. New York, J.R. Smith, System of Universal Geography, [1834]. 8 x 5.5". (BW) Dark impression on thick paper. From the south looking across the water to Manhattan. Sailing ships, numerous church towers and billowing clouds. A few light marginal stains. An uncommon view of the city engraved by J.B. Neagle after Smith’s painting. (A) $45
395. Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), J.R. Smith, Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 8.2 x 5.5". (BW) Copper engraving. Looking across the water with the city barely visible, but with many ships including a very early side-paddle steamer. Sailing ships loading at the docks. A few light marginal stains. Handsome & uncommon view. (A) $30
396. England (London Bridge), Thomas Gardner, Gentleman’s Magazine, London, [1754]. 12.5 x 7.6". (BW) Crisp impression. Banner cartouche at top. Well rendered with billowing clouds in sky & numerous boats in the foreground. Lightly toned. (B) Click image for full size. $40
397. England (Westmoreland), George Bickham, London, ca. 1796. 5.7 x 8.5". (BW) Very interesting copper engraving of a forest road with several travelers. The hill in the background depicts several villages with each place named. George Bickham was an important engraver and the son of the famous English calligrapher of the same name. (A) Click image for full size. $100
398. Scotland (Edinburgh, from the Calton Hill), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 8 x 5.5". (BW) Crisp, impression and very detailed. Lovely scene with numerous people and children finely dressed. The main boulevard is filled with people and carriages. (B) Click image for full size. $45
399. Ireland (The Four Courts, Dublin [together with] The Giants Causeway, Ireland), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 8 x 5.5". (BW) First is an uncommon view of buildings with a sweeping bridge in the foreground. Second is of the seacoast and natural stone pillars. Light marginal stains. (A) $30
400. Ireland (Dublin, from Phoenix Park), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 7.7 x 5.3". (BW) Rarely seen view of Dublin. The city is spread out below and beyond the river. Finely dressed people in the foreground. Engraved by Illman & Pilbrow after a painting by George Petre, R.H.A. (B) $60
401. France (A Plan & Elevation of the beautiful Bridge built over the River Loire, at Blois in France), anon., Gentleman’s Magazine, London, [1755]. 15 x 7". (BW) Elevation view of the bridge. With very fancy cartouche and titling. Large inset of the escutcheon used on the bridge. On thick paper with large watermark. Soft folds. (B) $20
402. France (Paris, Pont Neuf from Pont des Arts [together with] Paris from Charllote), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 8 x 5.5". (BW) Pair of uncommon views of the city. Dark impressions. Some light marginal stains. (A) Click image for full size. $70
403. Holland (Amsterdam Towards the Zuyder Zee), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 9 x 6". (BW) Strong, crisp impression. People walk along the waterway on a broad, tree-lined, avenue with ships in the water. Tall masts in the distance and good detail of numerous buildings. A well rendered and uncommon view engraving by J.B. Neagle after a painting by W.M. Craig. (A) Click image for full size. $40
404. Russia (Petersburg), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, 1830. 8.4 x 5.3". (BW) Fine copper engraving of the city looking across the river with sailing ships as well as local craft. Finely dressed people walk along the promenade. Manuscript pencil from previous owner added "St." in front of the title; expertly done. Some marginal foxing. (A) $45
405. Russia (Zariza … [together with] Twer), Vander Aa, Leiden, ca. 1725. 13.5 x 11". (BW) Two exquisite copper engravings of Russian cities. Each depicts a walled city, with church steeples dominating the skyline, surrounded by the countryside in which there are people with wagons, boats, ferries, and animals. Great view of 18th century life, as well as architecture. Very crisp impressions. Toned, with one marginal tear. (A) $150-200
406. Italy (A Prospect of Mount Vesuvius with its Irruption in 1630.), Anon., Gentleman’s Magazine, London, [1750]. 7.7 x 6". (BW) Very dramatic view of the mountain undergoing a major eruption with a city in flames at its base and villagers fleeing across a bridge. Crisp, early impression on hand laid paper. (A) Click image for full size. $25
407. Italy (Part of the Principal Canal, and the Grand Church of St. Mark, at Venice), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 9 x 6.5". (BW) Strong, crisp engraving. Numerous boats and gondolas in the canal in front of the church with many other buildings. Uncommon view engraved by J.B. Neagle after painting by W.M. Craig. (A) Click image for full size. $35
408. Holy Land (View of Jerusalem from the Valley of Jehosaphat), Voyages & Travels, London, [1819]. 21 x 7". (BW) A beautiful aquatint pictured above. Issued folded, now pressed. (A+) Illustrated above. Click for detail. $80
409. India (View of Calcutta [together with] Benares), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, [1834]. 9 x 6". (BW) Dark, crisp copper engravings. Calcutta is shown with numerous local and European sailing ships in the harbor. A few light stains. (B) Click image for full size. $30
410. China (View of Hong-Kong from East Point), Heine & Brown, Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas & Japan, [1852-56]. 6 x 9". (PC) Early view of the colony with numerous boats in the harbor and people in the foreground. (A) Click image for full size. $50
411. Japan (Public Bath at Simoda), W. Heine, Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas & Japan, [1852-56]. 6 x 9". (PC) The famous nude bathing scene with 21 nude men and women bathing together. Noted as the first nudes of Japanese by an American artist. The print was considered a "forbidden" view and was subsequently omitted in many of the printings of this report by Adm. Matthew Perry. Scarce. (A+) Click image for full size. $90
412. Egypt (View of Grand Cairo), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, [1834]. 8 x 6". (BW) From a hill above the city with horsemen playing games in the foreground. Fine, dark impression. (B) $25
413. Morocco (The City of Morocco, Taken from the South), Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, [1834]. 8 x 6". (BW) Fine, dark impression. Women drawing water from a well with the walled city and towers behind. (B) $25
414. Botanical (Schrophularia Aquatica), Anon, ca. 1770. 11 x 17". (FC) Large hand-colored engraving of a Water-Figwort. With a tall stalk with several small pink flowers. Complete with accompanying text page. (A+) $75
415. Botanical (Set of 17 plates), James Sowerby, London, 1793-7. 4 x 6.5". (FC) Nice group of seventeen hand-colored copper engravings from English Botany and Colored Figures of British Fungi. Each accompanied by the related text page. Includes several pretty flowers, a few weeds and 2 interesting fungi. (A) Click image for full size. $150
416. Botanical (Set of five engravings), Anon, 1857. 5.5 x 9". (FC) Nice set of hand-colored botanical engravings. Each from the cattail family, in full bloom. (A+) $60
417. Botanical (Set of six engravings), anon., 1858. 5.5 x 9". (FC) Another set of hand-colored engravings. Each with slender leaves and tall blooms. (A+) $70
418. African American History (Freedom of Suffrage to the Blacks means Freedom of Suffrage to the Whites), Thomas Nast, Harper’s Weekly, New York, 1880. 10 x 15". (BW) Full front-page political cartoon. (A+) $40
419. Fashion (Toilettes de Mme. Breat-Castel), La Mode Illustree, Paris, 1866. 9 x 13". (FC) Two lovely young ladies dressed in afternoon finery while they window shop. Exquisite hand-coloring with a great deal of detail. (A) $60
420. Fashion (Toilettes de Mme. Fladry), La Mode Illustree, Paris, 1874. 9.5 x 14". (FC) Fine view of two ladies, in very beautiful dresses, standing on a balcony overlooking the sea. Couple of marginal tears. (A) Click image for full size. $60
421. Fashion (Toilettes de chez Mmes. Gradoz-Angenault), La Mode Illustree, Paris, 1897. 9.5 x 14". (FC) Beautifully colored. Two women in an outdoor setting. (A) $60
422. World War I (Set of ten prints), Sir David Muirhad Bone, [1917]. 6 x 8.5". (PC) Bone was an eminent Scottish etcher and lithographer of architectural views, landscapes and portraits. He was the Official War Artist during WWI. This collection of colored prints were made in France and depict the destruction in the countryside. Included is a scene of Scottish soldiers (one playing the bagpipe) resting after a battle. (A+) Click image for full size. $50
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