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Lot 456
Constable (John) Various Subjects of Landscape, Characteristic of English Scenery, principally intended to display the phenomena of the Chiar'oscuro of Nature, signed presentation inscription from Constable to Edward Davies dated April 1836 to upper cover, 22 fine plates by David Lucas after paintings by Constable, including the frontispiece and vignette, text comprising title, list of engravings, half-title with verses, introduction and 1p. descriptive text for East Bergholt, Suffolk (frontispiece), mezzotints with etching and drypoint, excellent well inked impressions on cream laid paper, some sheets with partial watermarks of the letters 'F . D', each leaf approx. 295 x 425 mm. (11 1/2 x 16 3/4 in), the frontispiece and 'Noon' with small repairs to upper right corners, and 'A Seabeach' with lower right corner margin repaired, occasional very light finger-soiling to margins, but a remarkably clean and fresh example overall, later cloth-backed wrappers with original printed upper cover laid down, initialled 'J.C.' to lower corner, partial ring mark visible, preserved in chemise and broken slip-case, oblong folio, 1833.⁂ Presentation copy of Constable's superb set of mezzotints.Edward Davies is probably Edward Davis (1813-1878), Welsh portrait sculptor. He would have been 23 at the time of this inscription and would go on to exhibit nearly 100 works of sculpture at the Royal Academy including a bust of Constable in 1875.
Lot 465
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) The artist's mother, head and bust: Three quarters right, etching, 1628, a good lifetime impression of this delicate subject on laid paper without watermark, New Hollstein's second state (of four) without the rework behind the sitter's head, and before the later strengthening with burin, sheet 70 x 67 mm. (2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in), thread margins, some minor surface dirt visible (unframed)Provenance:Property of a lady, Gloucestershire, UKLiterature:Hind 1; New Hollstein 5 ii/iv
Lot 466
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) Old beggar woman with a gourd, etching, circa 1629, an excellent well inked Basan-ear impression on laid paper without watermark, New Hollstein's second state (of two), platemark 105 x 47 mm (4 1/8 x 1 7/8 in), sheet 143 x 71 mm. (5 1/4 x 2 5/8 in) (unframed)Provenance:Property of a lady, Gloucestershire, UKLiterature:Hind 80; New Hollstein 40 ii/ii
Lot 467
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) Bust of an old man with flowing beard and white sleeve, etching, circa 1630, a good early impression of the first state (of two) with faint cracks in the plate visible over the chest of sitter, the forehead, and to the right of the face [Hinterding/Rutgers note such cracks are visible in 'early impressions'], light wear above the left eye, on laid paper without watermark, platemark 72 x 64 mm. (2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in), thread margins, tipped at corners onto album leaf, some small brown spots, mostly to the lower edge and white sleeve of the sitter, some scattered surface dirt (unframed)Provenance:Property of a lady, Gloucestershire, UKLiterature:New Hollstein 65⁂ Scarce. One of Rembrandt's early tronies. 'The cracks visible in the etching ground may indicate that Rembrandt encountered a problem biting the original plate, and subsequently reduced it to the bust only'. [Hinterding/Rutgers, New Hollstein, no. 65, p. 98]
Lot 468
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) The Descent from the Cross: Second Plate, etching and engraving, 1633, a good but later impression of New Hollstein's eighth state (of eight) on chine collé, dark and evenly printed with Lamoureux's address in the lower right corner, platemark 526 x 408 mm. (20 3/4 x 16in), sheet 800 x 595 mm. (24 1/4 x 19 1/8in), the margins with some nicks and tears, particularly to upper right corner, toned with even browning, mainly marginal (unframed)Provenance:Private collection, FranceLiterature:Hind 103; New Hollstein 119 viii/viii
Lot 469
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) A Sleeping Puppy, etching with drypoint, circa 1640, a delicate impression of this rare, lightly bitten print, New Hollstein's third state (of three), sheet 39 x 73 mm. (1 1/2 x 2 7/8 in), almost 10 mm. trimmed away from the image at the left side, otherwise trimmed to or just within the platemark with thin margin around image, laid onto support with repairs visible, notably a large tear running into the image in the left quadrant, a crease into the face of the puppy from the lower edge, otherwise small ink spots and surface dirt (unframed)Provenance:Property of a lady, Gloucestershire, UKLiterature:Hind 174; New Hollstein ⁂ A very scarce and delicate etching by Rembrandt, likely from a very limited print run.
Lot 470
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) Self-Portrait in a Flat Cap and Embroidered Dress, etching, circa 1642, a good even impression of New Hollstein's first or possibly second state (of three) on laid paper without watermark, the two dots found in the second state are not visible in the upper right corner, but the platemark is possibly slightly trimmed, the impression is however before later reinforcement of the signature, sheet 94 x 72 mm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in), trimmed along the lower edge into the plate, but with margin of blank space before the image, otherwise trimmed to or just within the platemark, some small signs of repair to the upper left corner, small nick to the lower left corner (unframed)Provenance:Hermann Weber (1817-1854) [L. 1383]Property of a lady, Gloucestershire, UKLiterature:Hind 157; New Hollstein 210 i-ii/iii
Lot 471
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) The sleeping herdsman, etching, circa 1644, a fine, early impression of this attractive subject of great rarity, the only state, very faint signs of burr still visible and with light plate tone apparent at the lower edge, on cream laid paper with partial watermark [possibly the very tip of the top of a coat of arms; Hinterding records no watermarks], platemark 79 x 59 mm. (3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in), sheet 90 x 69 mm. (3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in), light toning from previous mount visible in margin, with expert restoration to loss in the lower right corner, appears to be mainly marginal (unframed)Provenance:Property of a lady, Gloucestershire, UKLiterature:Hind 207; New Hollstein 217⁂ Scarce. Likely to have been part of a small limited distribution, intended for a select group of connoisseurs and friends of Rembrandt. A 'rare little plate' [Nowell-Eusticke]; the original plate itself is now lost and posthumous impressions are not known.
Lot 196
Frederic Chopin (Polish, 1810-1849) Composer and Virtuoso Pianist, Romantic Era, Poland 19th Century Hand Written Letter, Pairs April 10th and facsimile of letter; Portrait Engraving Ink on Paper Autographed / Signed 1) Original Letter 5 1/4 in. x 4 in. 2) Facsimile 5 1/4 in x 4 in. 3) Etching 8 7/8 in x 6 in. Condition: Good to Fair. For inquiries, condition report and additional images please email info.hillgallery@gmail.com Provenance: John and Johanna Bass Collection; Bass Museum of Art after 1979. Museum Inventory No. 1979.399.001-.003 Collection of the Bass Museum of Art - Miami Beach, Florida. Proceeds to benefit the John and Johanna Bass Acquisitions Fund. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery in house USA continental shipping $45 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up welcome.
Lot 17
A group of six 20th century drypoint etchingsOf buildings and landscapes, various artists to include:F.L. Griggs 'Owlpen Manor' 1930, etching, 20.3 x 25.7 cm 'Cympenllydan', 1902 and works by Hesketh-Hubbard and Paul Drury, together with another by F.L. Griggs of 'The Roman Wall' (unframed) inscribed Xmas 1927, largest 19 x 23cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/16in).(6)
Lot 73
Lucian Freud (British, 1922-2011)After Chardin (Small Plate) (Not in Figura) Etching, 2000, on Somerset white wove paper, signed with initials, inscribed 'For N.H.' and numbered 'AP 22/24' in pencil, an aritist's proof aside from the edition of 80, published by Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the full sheetPlate 152 x 200mm., Sheet 380 x 505mm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR
Lot 158
Leon Kossoff (British, 1926-2019)Father AsleepEtching, 1983, signed, dated, titled and inscribed 'AP', an artist's proof, together with another untitled figural etching by the same hand, inscribed 'To Nicky from Leon' in pencil7 x 9.5cm (2 3/4 x 3 11/16in).(2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR
Lot 414
Folio of eight proof etchings by Charles Maurice Detmold (British, 1883-1908) and Edward Julius Detmold (British, 1883-1957), Animal and fish studies, all signed in pencil in the margins by one or both artists, published October, 1898, some hand-coloured, various plate sizes 7 x 10.5cm, 2.75 x 4.25in, 12 x 9.5cm, 4.75 x 3.75in, in original card folder with additional coloured etching on the cover.Condition report: The etchings are in good, original condition. The paper has browned universally across the sheets and there are some minor spots of foxing across the prints and margins. The prints are unframed. The card folder has areas of browning on both front and back covers and scuffs and bumps to corners.
Lot 386
An Elizabeth II 1912 pattern cavalry officer's sword of the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers, regulation Wilkinsons blade 3 in., etching including regimental emblem and initials 'R.D.B.'; EIIR cypher, numbered 86406; scroll embellished nickel-plated steel guard; complete with service and full cress scabbards, corresponding sword knots and a sword bag.
Lot 200
ADRIAEN JANSZ VAN OSTADE (DUTCH 1610-1685) THE QUACKSALVER Signed in plate, arched top, etching (Dimensions: 15.5cm x 12.5cm (6in x 5in))(15.5cm x 12.5cm (6in x 5in))Footnote: Note: Hand-written label verso suggests that the work was from the Duke of Hamilton's collectionCondition report: Paper age-stained - some spots of foxing to top left corner and to A of signature - visible in illustration - no obvious tears or creases
Lot 164
Brendan Neiland (B.1941) - Abstract metallic study in blue, signed and dated 1970, screen print, 6/75, 45 x 90cm, unframed, together with T* A* Wilson (20th/21st century) - 'A Part of Lifes Rich and Varied Tapestry', singed, coloured etching, 20/50, 59 x 49cm; together with David Lublinski? (20th/21st century) - 'Maid in England', signed, artist proof, 58 x 39cm, unframed (2)
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