Set of four 19th century Aquatints after paintings by J F Herring Snr. Original colour. From a series of eight titled “Fores’ Series of Mothers”. Published May 18th 1854 by Messrs Fores, 41 Piccadilly, London. Engraved by J Harris. Oak frames. The four are Duck and Ducklings, Sow and Pigs, Draught Mare and Foal, Cow and Calf
Width: 18″ / 46 cms
Height: 15.25″ / 39 cms
Charles Howard (1630-1713) of Greystoke Castle, Cumbria. Painted here as a boy. Charles was the fourth son of Henry Frederick Howard, 15th Earl of Arundel and Elizabeth Stuart. Although it was his father’s wish that he would inherit the title, Duke of Norfolk, his brother Henry obstructed this. Charles sued Henry through the House of Lords but the case was not resolved in his lifetime.
Set of Four 19th century Coaching Prints. Hand Coloured. Originally drawn by James Pollard 1836. Published Feb 1837 by Ackerman and Co, 56 The Strand, London. Engraved by J B Campion. Maple Frames
Scences during the Snow Storm December 1836
The Liverpool Mail in a snow drift
The Devonshire Mail
The Birmingham Mail fast in the snow
The Louth Mail stopt by the snow
Width: 22.5″ / 57 cms
Height: 16.5″ / 42 cms
Portrait of a young lady in blue lace bodice, holding a bird with her King Charles spaniel at her feet.
Highmore was educated at Merchant Taylors School and studied to become a lawyer. He abandoned this for painting and trained at St Martin’s Lane Academy and set up practice in 1715. He continued to study in Godfrey Kneller’s Academy and became one of the most accomplished portrait painters of his age. Highmore was capable of painting with the greatest refinement.
Provenance: The Priory, Isle of Wight.
Represented at The National Portrait Gallery, London, The Tate, Yale
Large early 17th century Oak coffer – six plank form. Circa 1620. Ex Private Collection
Width: 57″ / 145 cms
Depth: 16.5″ / 42 cms
Height: 23″ / 59 cms
Early 19th century Oak Chest of Drawers, possibly for a child. Useful by the side of a sofa or chair.
Width: 19.5″ / 49 cms
Depth: 12.5″ / 32 cms
Height: 20.5″ / 52 cms
18th century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with brushing slide and moulded top over four graduated drawers on shaped, bracket feet. English. Circa 1780
Width: 32.5″ / 83 cms
Depth: 18.5″ / 47 cms
Height: 31.5″ / 80 cms
Late 18th century Mahogany chest of drawers with brushing slide. Circa 1780/90. English
Two short drawers over three long drawers on bracket feet. Original handles.
Width: 35.5″ / 90 cms
Depth: 20″ / 51 cms
Height: 33″ / 84 cms
18th century English Mahogany Chest on Chest. Dentil moulding to the cornice. In two sections. Two short drawers over six graduated drawers. Bracket feet.
Width: 40″ / 102 cms – maximum width
Depth: 21″ / 53 cms
Height: 73″ / 185 cms
Small 17th century Oak chest of drawers, circa 1680. English.
Three drawers with geometric moulding. Panelled ends.
Width: 31″ / 79 cms
Depth: 21″ / 53 cms
Height: 28.5″ / 72 cms
