Original drawings, pictures, prints, &c. &c. : A catalogue of the valuable collection of prints, drawings & pictures of the late distinguished artist, Thomas Rowlandson, Esq. so well known for the humour and spirit of his pencil, and the original designer of Doctor Syntax, Johnny Quae Genus, Vicar of Wakefield, Dance of death, Dance of life, &c. The drawings include several of his most celebrated subjects, many of them the originals, from which he made duplicate drawings. The engravings consist of specimens of the Italian, German, Dutch & Flemish schools ... Amongst the Dutch masters, are some very fine etchings by Rembrandt, with a few drawings by his hand; a large collection of the works of Rubens, &c. &c. To which is added, several valuable copper plates, etched by himself, including some of his admired caricatures; also, a few valuable paintings, by Andrea del Sarto, Pordonone, Paris Bordone, Marco Ricci, Vernet, Vandyke, Teniers, &c. Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Sotheby, at his house, Wellington Street, Strand, on Monday, 23d June, 1828, and three following days, at twelve o'clock ...

By: Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842 [auctioneer.]
Contributor(s): Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827
Publisher: [London] : printed by J. Davy, [1828].Description: 35 p. ; 22 cm.Subject(s): Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 -- Art collections -- Catalogs | Prints -- Catalogs | Engraving -- Catalogs | Drawing -- Catalogs | Painting -- Catalogs | Auctions -- England -- London -- Catalogs
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Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Book British Museum Prints and Drawings Shelves Sc.B.2.2 (16) (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 324191-1001
Total holds: 0

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