American Antique Auction Gallery is pleased to present a sampling of the
massive collection accumulated by a long time Ohio collector. Over the next
few months, we will be privileged to assist in the liquidation of several
hundred classic advertising sheets and fine engravings from this collector.
Presented in this sampling are great advertising
sheets, plus engravings and photogravures by such giants as Felix Darley,
Gustave Dore, William Croome, A.R.Ward, Jean Gerome, Ulpiano Checa and other
major classical artists. This collection contains classic 19th Century and
early 20th Century work. They are matted and ready to frame.
Photogravure Engravings. Engraved by Selmar Hess for Goupil & Co, circa
1892-1894. Selmar Hess was a major 19th Century engraver and produced some of
the finest detailed work of that century. Photogravures are made by an artist
first drawing the design, then a negative is made of the drawing and burned
into the polished copper or steel plate. The engraver will highlight certain
aspects of the work, and the print is made from the finished plate. Because a
photographic negative is used in the process, the detail is tremendous. These
are all from drawings by major artists.
About 8 x 10 inches each.
- 001 - THE SPANISH ARMADA SURRENDERS TO DRAKE from a painting by SEYMOUR LUCAS showing this important historic event
- 002 - QUEEN LOUISE VISITING THE POOR from a painting by HUGO HANDLER
- 003 - ALERIC IN ATHENS from a painting by LUDWIG THIERSON. A major event, the conquest of the Greek Cities by Aleric, the Vandel.
- 004 - CHARIOT RACE IN THE TIME OF TRAGAN from a painting by ULPIANO CHECA
- 005 - THE MOTHER OF THE GRACCHI from a painting by GUSTAVE BOULANGER
- 006 - THE FATES from a painting by PAUL THURMANN
- 007 - WAGNER AND HIS FRIENDS from a painting by WILHELM BECKMANN
- 008 - HERMANN'S TRIUMPH OVER THE ROMANS from a painting by PAUL THURMANN. Hermann was the Goth who had conquered the city of Rome.
- 009 - LEIF ERIKSON OFF THE COAST OF VINELAND from a painting by O.A.WERGELAND, showing the discovery of America by Leif Erikson.
- 010 - MARY STUART AND RIZZIO from a painting by GEORG CONRADER. Rizzio was a companion to Mary Stuart, Mary Queen of Scots, and was eventually executed for treason.
- 011 - LOUIS IX AND OLIVER LE DAIN from a painting by HERMANN KAULBACH
- 012 - AUGUSTUS CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA from a painting by AUGUST VON HECKEL. This famous Von Heckel painting shows Caesar Augustus finding the body of Cleopatra after her sucide with Marc Antony.
- 013 - SARAH BERNHARDT AS CLEOPATRA from a painting by GEORGES CLAIRIN. A very famous illustration of the renowned actress.
- 014 - JUSTINIAN AND HIS COURT from a painting by BENJAMIN CONSTANT
- 015 - ABDICATION OF NAPOLEON AT FOUNTAINBLEU from a painting by PAUL DELAROCHE. Illustrations showing Napoleon are becoming more and more popular.
- 016 - NAPOLEON AND THE SHPINX from a painting by JEAN LEON GEROME. Shows the famous event of Napoleon after the Battle of the Pyramids.
- 017 - RACHEL AS THE MUSE OF GREEK TRAGEDY from a painting by JEAN LEON GEROME
- 018 - THE MARSEILLAISE from a painting by GUSTAVE DORE. This illustration is also known as "Liberty Leading the People."
- 019 - ATILLA, THE SCOURGE OF GOD from a painting by ULPIANO CHECA
- 020 - THE FIRST VACCINATION-DR JENNER from a painting by GEORGES GASTON MELINGUE
- 021 - FRANZ LISZT from a painting by FORTUNE J.S.LAYRAUD
- 022 - MOLIERE AT BREAKFAST WITH LOUIS XIV from a painting by JEAN LEON GEROME
- 023 - VICTORIA GREETED AS QUEEN from a painting by H.T.WELLS. This fine photogravure shows Princess Victoria first being greeted by her new ministers in 1837 when she became the Queen of England.
- 024 - JOAN OF ARC from a painting by MME ZOE-LAURE DE CHATILLON
- 025 - VICTORS OF SALAMIS from a painting by FERNAND CORMON
- 026 - LEPUS TOWNSENDU by ACKERMANN LITHO 1856 A fine engraving of a rabbit by Ackermann Studios. About 6 x 9 inches.
#027 is an aquatint print, possibly by the hand of Claude Lorainne. This is
possibly one of an edition of a few hundred prints and as such would be a
rare and fine addition to any collection. We expect this item to sell in the
$1000-$3000 range. About 6 x 8 inches.
- 027 - TREES IN SPRING by CLAUDE LORAINNE C.1890
Copperplate Engravings Felix Darley was one of the leading artists of the late 19th Century and
Henry Johnson was one of the best engravers of his time. His free hand
produced quite fine examples of historic subjects in a style that anticipated
the Impressionists. Each is about 5 x 6 inches.
- 028 - LANDING OF THE PILGRIMS by FELIX O.C.DARLEY engraved by HENRY J.JOHNSON 1878
- 029 - CONCORD-THE FIRST BLOW FOR LIBERTY by FELIX O.C.DARLEY engraved by HENRY J.JOHNSON 1878
- 030 - EMIGRATION TO THE WESTERN COUNTRY by FELIX O.C.DARLEY engraved by HENRY J.JOHNSON 1878
- 031 - THE LANDING OF COLUMBUS by FELIX O.C.DARLEY engraved by HENRY J.JOHNSON 1878
- 032 - COMPLETION OF THE PACIFIC RAILROAD by FELIX O.C.DARLEY engraved by HENRY J.JOHNSON 1878
- 033 - A MINUTE MAN PREPARING FOR WAR by FELIX O.C.DARLEY engraved by HENRY J.JOHNSON 1878
Copperplate Etchings By Gustave Dore. Gustave Dore illustrated many important
subjects during the last half of the 19th Century. His work is highly
detailed and he was a prolific engraver. Many of his original engravings are
in museums around the world. We are pleased to present what we believe to be
3 engravings by his hand. Although they have been rather closely trimmed at
the edges, we believe these will each sell in the $1000-$3000 range.
About 8 x 10 inches.
- 034 - CENTAURS IN HADES - (DAMAGE TO LOWER CENTER) Date Unknown
- 035 - SOULS IN TORMENT IN HADES Date Unknown
- 036 - THE PILGRIM IN PRISON Date Unknown
Hand Colored Steelplate Engravings. The colaberation of Darley, Croome and
the fine engraver Henry Bricher produced these wonderful little gems. Each
one was printed in black and white, then hand colored. The intricate detail
and fine coloring seem fresh from the printer. About 4 x 6 inches.
- 037 - BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS by FELIX O.C.DARLEY engraved by HENRY BRICHER 1848
- 038 - SCENE AFTER THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS by WILLIAM CROOME engraved by HENRY BRICHER 1848
- 039 - SALT LAKE CITY, THE MORMON CAPITAL by WILLIAM CROOME engraved by HENRY BRICHER 1848
- 040 - WASHINGTON AND HIS TROOPS CROSSING THE DELAWARE by WILLIAM CROOME engraved by HENRY BRICHER 1848
- 041 - VIEW OF THE BAY AND CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO by WILLIAM CROOME engraved by HENRY BRICHER 1848
- 042 - BATTLE OF MONMOUTH by WILLIAM CROOME engraved by HENRY BRICHER 1848
- 043 - BATTLE OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN by WILLIAM CROOME engraved by HENRY BRICHER 1848
- 044 - FAIRY WORLD-BATTLE OF THE GIANTS' by MC LAUGHLIN BROTHERS 1883
The Mc Laughlin Brothers established a very high standard for lithography.
Vivid colors, fine lithography and great composition make any Mc Laughlin
print a classic. As an original Mc Laughlin, and because of its age, this
print should appreciate over the years. About 8 x 11 inches.
Older Advertising Chromolithographs. The Golden Age of advertising was
1910-1940. Chromoliths are lithographs which are run through the presses once
for each color. This method of printing produces brillant colors and amazing
detail. This method of printing is very expensive and as such was seldom used
after 1940. These are classic ads and
will be fine additions to your collection. Large 10 x 13 inch prints.
- 045 - GREEN LUCKY STRIKE AD - 1937
- 046 - BUICK AD - 1935
- 047 - LOCKHEED AD - 1936
- 048 - COCA COLA AD - 1943
- 049 - COLUMBUS BEFORE THE HUNTA from a painting by VACSLAV BROZIK. Another
fine and tremendously detailed photogravure by Selmar Hess. Printed in the
period 1892-1894.
Civil War Period steelplate engravings from drawings by A.R.Ward, the famous
Civil War reporter/illustrator. A.R.Ward travelled with the Union Army during
the Civil War and actually drew these subjects from life. They were then
engraved and printed. Each engraving was made from a hand cut, steel plate
drawn Ward's drawings. Most of these are large 10 x 14 inch size.
- 050 - SAND-BAG BATTERY NOVEMBER 1863
- 051 - SHERMAN'S HEADQUARTERS AT SAVANNAH NOVEMBER 1863
- 052 - STAMPEDE OF SLAVES AT FORTRESS MONROE MAY 1861
- 053 - CONFEDERATE PRISONERS BEING CONDUCTED FROM JONESBOROUGH TO ATLANTA SEPTEMBER 1864
- 054 - RIOTERS BURNING THE COLORED OPHAN ASYLUM JULY 1863
- 055 - FAIR OAKS-BURYING THE DEAD AND BURNING THE HORSES JUNE 1862
- 056 - THE ASSAULT ON FORT HUDSON MAY 27, 1863 JUNE 1863
- 057 - SEARCHING FOR THE DEAD IN THE WILDERNESS JUNE 1862
- 058 - THE APPROACHES TO VICKSBURG MAY 1863
- 059 - THE SIEGE OF VICKSBURG-BATTERY HICKENLOOPER JUNE 1863
- 060 - EXODUS OF CONFEDERATES FROM ATLANTA SEPTEMBER 1864
- 061 - CAPTURE OF THE TENNESSEE AUGUST 1864
Steelplate engravings by ILLMAN BROTHERS, New York. Illman Brothers was a
competitor of Currier & Ives in the mid 19th Century. These are relatively
small, about 4x6 inches each and are masterpieces of engraving. The detail is
amazing for pieces this size.
- 062 - YOUNG FARMERS 1858 SMUDGE AT BOTTOM
- 063 - HEART'S EASE 1858
- 064 - MOTHER'S PET 1858
- 065 - CINDERELLA 1858
Steelplate Engravings by D. Appleton & Company, New York. Another major
engraving house from the later part of the 19th Century. Appleton produced
engravings from the early 1850s until the beginning of the 20th Century.
These pieces are often found yellowed or stained, but the ones we offer are
printer fresh, just as they came from the presses. Condition is everything in
engravings, and these are among the finest examples known. About 11 x 14
inches each.
- 066 - THE BATTLE OF MEEANEE from a painting by EDWARD ARMITAGE engraved by J.B.ALLEN 1869
- 067 - BORROWDALE from a painting by STEPHEN BOUGH engraved by WILLIAM RICHARDSON 1869
- 068 - DRAWING THE NET AT HAWESWATER from a painting by JACOB THOMPSON engraved by J.C.ARMYTAGE 1869
- 069 - WHAT D'YE LACK, MADAM? WHAT D'YE LACK? from a painting by J. PETTIE engraved by F.A.HEATH 1869
- 070 - WATT'S FIRST EXPERIMENT from a painting by MARCUS STONE engraved by HERBERT BOURNE 1869 TINY TEAR AT LOWER RIGHT
- 071 - SPANIARDS & PERUVIANS from a painting by H.F.BRIGGS engraved by WILLIAM GREATBACH 1869
- 072 - ARABS DIVIDING THE SPOIL from a painting by SIR WILLIAM ALLAN engraved by J. TALFOURD SMYTHE 1869
- 073 - NEWS FROM THE (REVOLUTIONARY) WAR from a painting by G.D.LESLIE engraved by F.A.HEATH 1869 SMUDGE AT LOWER LEFT
Steelplate Engravings by Gebbie & Barrie. Gebbie and Barrie were fine
engravers at the end of the 19th Century. These items are draw from the work
of the finest artists such as Jaun Marillo, Peter Paul Rubens and
Michaelangelo.
Large 10 x 14 inches average.
- 074 - THE HAWKING PARTY AT REST from a painting by WOUVERMANS engraved by F. WALLIS 1871
- 075 - WATERFALL NEAR PAVIA from a painting by F. ZUCCHERELLI E.RADCLYFFE 1870
- 076 - JACOB AND THE ANGEL from a painting by JAUN MURILLO and engraved by PANNIER 1870 NICK AT BOTTOM RIGHT
- 077 - SAMSOM from a painting by LE DOMINIQUIN engraved by AUGUSTUS BLANCHARD 1870
- 078 - SOLDIERS GAMBLING from a painting by SALVATOR ROSA engraved by L. STOCKS 1869
- 079 - THE BUNCH OF GRAPES from a painting by G. METZU G. LEVY 1870
- 080 - THE CUMAEAN SIBYL from a painting by MICHAELANGELO engraved by AD DIDIER 1870
- 081 - THE VILLAGE CHOIR from a painting by T.WEBSTER engraved by HERBERT BOURNE 1870
- 082 - THE CAPTIVES IN BABYLON from a painting by DELMAN HERBERT BOURNE 1871
- 083 - MARY ANNOINTING THE FEET OF CHRIST from a painting by PETER PAUL RUBENS engraved by WILLIAM GREATBACH 1871 SLIGHT EDGE TONING
- 084 - HARD LUCK from a painting by EDWARD GRUFZNER ADOLF NEUMANN 1873
- 085 - SIR WALTER SCOTT, BARONETTE from a painting by SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE engraved by J. HORSBURGH 1871
Other Steelplate Engravings. Various sizes.
- 086 - CONTRARY WINDS from a painting by THOMAS WEBSTER engraved by HERBERT BOURNE 1869. About 9 x 12 inches.
- 087 - FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH from a drawing by E.J.POYNTER engraved by F.JOUBERT 1870 Shows a Roman soldier standing guard in Pompei as Vesuvius erupts. About 9 x 12 inches.
- 088 - DON JUAN from a painting by J.A.RIXENS 1889 PARIS EXPOSITION PIECE. About 9 x 12 inches.
- 089 - ROMEO AND JULIET from a painting by GEORGE PAPPERITZ 1887. About 10 x 12 inches.
- 090 - BENJAMIN WEST, PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY engraved by CARYISLE ENGRAVING from a painting by G.A.HARLOW engraved by WILLIAM WELLSTOOD 1885
- 091 - HOMEWARD BOUND from a painting by JAMES M. HART engraved by R. HINSHELWOOD 1855. About 9 x 12 inches.
- 092 - BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL by JOHNSON & MILES NY from a drawing by A.R.WARD 1877. This is a finer verion of a Ward drawing. Ward obviously was not present at the Battle of Bunker Hill, but his engraving shows imagination and great detail.
- 093 - JOHN KYLIE-THE MAN OF ROFS from a painting by THOMSON Copyright 1818, but printed 1837 (FAMOUS PROFESSOR). 2 x 4 inches.
- 094 - THE TEACHER 1850. About 4 x 6 inches. Beautiful composition and depth. Printer fresh.
- 095 - PERRY ON LAKE ERIE from a drawing by LOSSING BABBITT 1856. About 4 x 6 inches.
- 096 - FRANKLIN IN THE NATIONAL CONVENTION from a drawing by LOSSING BABBITT 1856
- 097 - THE STEPPING STONES from a painting by W.F.WITHERINGTON engraved by E.BRANDARD 1870
- 098 - ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT published by NEW YORK BELLETRISTISCHEN JOURNALS from a drawing by JULIUS SCHRADER engraved by THEODORE ZEHL circa 1870. Large size, about 18 x 20 inches. Very lifelike and fresh. A few minor wrinkles.
- 099 - OTTO VON BISMARCK published by NEW YORK BELLETRISTISCHEN JOURNALS from a drawing by JULIUS SCHRADER engraved by THEODORE ZEHL circa 1870. Large size.
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