After 1891 (9 results)

Etching, from 'Meissonier: A Collection of Etchings and Engravings ofÊTwelve of the Choicest of His Paintings, with Descriptions', good margins,

Condition: Good. Autotype. 26 x 20.1 cm. (sheet). Signed in the plate. Very Good. Minor soiling along sheet edges.

Condition: Good. Engraving and etching. 29 x 20 cm. (sheet). Signed in the plate. Very Good. Minor soiling along sheet edges.

No Binding. Condition: Fair. Portrait of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. Born 24 January 1732 in Paris, France. Died 18 May 1799 in Paris, France. Steel engraving by Adrien Jean Nargeot (1837 - after 1891), after Emile-Antoine Bayard (1837-1891), c. 1880. Reasonable condition. Paper a bit browned, with some minor soiling and faint to very faint spotting. Verso: blank, with traces of former mounting. Note: in an attractive, old handcolouring. Note: dimensions reflect the entire leaf. Dimensions: 264 x 171 mm. Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais was Playwright, Teacher, Publisher, Diplomat, Inventor, Financier, Revolutionary, Satirist, Music teacher, Musician, Polymath, Spy, Watchmaker, Horticulturist, and Arms dealer. c. 1880. Print.

Two etchings, on velin, Remarque Proofs, SIGNED BY ETCHER, good margins, laid down,

Tinted lithograph drawn on stone by Dutton, printed by Day & Son. Expert repairs, some facsimile in titles Sheet size: 16 1/2 x 21 1/4 inches. The great yacht whose humiliating defeat of all British rivals led to the establishment of the greatest of all yachting challenge cup races: the "America's Cup". Owned by Commodore John C. Stevens and five other members of the New York Yacht Club, the America was built in New York to the revolutionary design of George Steers. Launched in May 1851, in June of the same year she sailed to challenge the English yachting establishment. After having two challenges for races turned down, Commodore Stevens entered America in the Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta and under the brilliant captainship of Richard Brown (a highly skilled member of the Sandy Hook Pilots) she beat the best of the British yachts "with great ease" (India House Collection, p.62). The syndicate returned to New York with their prize: a trophy that was to become the America's Cup. The America herself was sold to John, Lord de Blaquiere on 1st September 1851, and six days later the present image was published. In July 1857, the original owners of the America donated their prize through a Deed of Gift to the New York Yacht Club: the deed stipulated that the cup was to be held in trust as a 'challenge' trophy to promote friendly competition. "Stung by this blow to contemporary perceptions of invincible British sea power, a succession of British syndicates attempted to win back the cup, but the New York Yacht Club remained unbeaten for 25 challenges over 113 years, the longest winning streak in the history of sport. Matches were held in the vicinity of New York City from 1870 to 1920, . From 1930 to 1983, the races were sailed off Newport, Rhode Island for the rest of the NYYCs reign." (Wikipedia). A Descriptive Catalogue of the Marine Collection to be found at India House (New York: 1935) item number 252.

Tinted lithograph, finished by hand, drawn on stone by Dutton after "a painting by R.L. Stopford", sheet size: 20 x 27 3/8 inches. Fine condition. A dramatic scene illustrating the start of the Trans-Atlantic race of 1870, by the celebrated maritime painter Thomas Dutton. Thomas Dutton was one of the greatest nineteenth century maritime painters. His emotive works display a genuine love of the sea and his careful depiction of detail provides a wonderful record of the important vessels of the age. The 108-foot Cambria, owned by James Ashbury of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club , raced the Dauntless, owned by James Gordon Bennett of the New York Yacht Club, from Queenstown, Ireland, to New York on 4 July 1870. The Cambria arrived first, making the crossing in 23 days, 5 hours 17 minutes and 15 seconds, just under two hours ahead of the Dauntless. After recuperating for 11 days the Cambria took part in the first true Americas Cup race. She competed against a field of 23 American yachts, and lost to the Magic by 40 minutes, finishing in 10th place overall. Dutton expertly captures the exciting moment of the start of the Trans-Atlantic race, and shows the great beauty and style of this remarkable ship.

Tinted lithograph drawn on stone by Dutton after Brierley, printed by Day & Son. Small expert repairs. The great yacht whose humiliating defeat of all British rivals lead to the establishment of the greatest of all yachting challenge cup races: the "America's Cup". Owned by Commodore John C. Stevens and five other members of the New York Yacht Club, the America was built in New York to the revolutionary design of George Steers. Launched in May 1851, in June of the same year she sailed to challenge the English yachting establishment. After having two challenges for races turned down, Commodore Stevens entered America in the Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta and under the brilliant captainship of Richard Brown (a highly skilled member of the Sandy Hook Pilots) she beat the best of the British yachts "with great ease" (India House Collection, p.62). The syndicate returned to New York with their prize: a trophy that was to become the America's Cup. The America herself was sold to John, Lord de Blaquiere on 1st September 1851, and four days later the present image was published. In July 1857, the original owners of the America donated their prize through a Deed of Gift to the New York Yacht Club: the deed stipulated that the cup was to be held in trust as a 'challenge' trophy to promote friendly competition. "Stung by this blow to contemporary perceptions of invincible British sea power, a succession of British syndicates attempted to win back the cup, but the New York Yacht Club remained unbeaten for 25 challenges over 113 years, the longest winning streak in the history of sport. Matches were held in the vicinity of New York City from 1870 to 1920, . From 1930 to 1983, the races were sailed off Newport, Rhode Island for the rest of the NYYCs reign." (Wikipedia). Cf. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Marine Collection to be found at India House (New York: 1935) item number 252 (includes a lengthy note on the subsequent history of the America).

Portrait of Dirck Pieterszoon Sweelinck playing the organ; Lithograph in color, titled at bottom: 'DIRK SWELINGH.' signed at bottom: 'Herman ten Kate del. / Steendr. P.W. vd Weyer Utrecht'. Lithography in color on paper; total: 309 x 237 mm. In good condition, despite some staining along the margins.