Antique (1756) Hogarth Engravings; A set of 6 rare William Hogarth 1697 – 1764) engravings and etchings for Don Quixote and the Knight of the Rock circa 1726 was published later (1756) including;
Joseph Smedley: Nude study of Man Seated -on Casein paper mounted on board. Dr Joseph Smedley was born in Nottingham in 1922. The son of a miner, he was to become an exhibitor at the Royal Academy (1984), as well as in Germany and New York. He held an honours degree in fine art.
This rare antique historic document signed by Anna Maria of Savoy is a remarkable artefact. It offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of European nobility and their impact on local communities.
Beautiful Antique/vintage wooden candle stand, with the gilded and red painted band on a square base. Some imperfections due to age are seen. Size 39 cm
John Buckland-Wright (1897-1954) - Judgement of Paris Engraving, c. 1950, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 2/15, with the studio stamp verso, on wove paper, with full margins, 21 x 29 cm 50 x 44 frame). The unfinished plate was printed by C H Welsh, London and dated c. 1944 on the basis that the drawing for this plate carried…
Franklin White: Australian (1892? 1975): Beautifully composed drawing of a curvaceous lady lying on a day bed, oak framed and glazed. Size 11.5 x 9.5 inches (29 x 24 cms)
Mughal Majesty: A Rare 18th/19th-Centurystyle Miniature Painting This stunning Mughal miniature painting presents a captivating courtly scene, showcasing a Mughal Prince surrounded by his lover and consorts. The artwork is rendered in gouache, a traditional medium used in Mughal painting, and features natural colours derived from vegetable dyes and ground stones. The painting is enclosed within a beautiful gilt border…