Featuring in our November Fine Art sale is a pair of Edward Dayes (1763-1804) oil on canvas of Grosvenor & Hanover Square.
22/10/2024
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Edward Dayes (1763-1804) oil on canvas - Grosvenor Square, circa 1785, 71.5cm x 91.5cm, in fine 'Kent' frame.
Provenance: property from Edward Curzon, 6th Earl Howe of Gopsall Park and Penn House, thence by descent to a Lady of title
NB: A set of four known aquatints exist illustrating views of newly rebuilt London squares, originally painted in watercolour by Edward Dayes. The others depict Hanover Square, Queen Square and Bloomsbury Square. The watercolours were engraved by Robert Dodd, who also worked chiefly with the engraver and printseller Robert Pollard, who published the series in two parts in 1787 and 1789.
Edward Dayes (1763-1804) oil on canvas - Hanover Square, circa 1785, 71.5cm x 91.5cm, in fine 'Kent' frame.
Provenance: property from Edward Curzon, 6th Earl Howe of Gopsall Park and Penn House, thence by descent to a Lady of title
NB: A set of four known aquatints exist illustrating views of newly rebuilt London squares, originally painted in watercolour by Edward Dayes. The others depict Grosvenor Square, Queen Square and Bloomsbury Square. The watercolours were engraved by Robert Dodd, who also worked chiefly with the engraver and printseller Robert Pollard, who published the series in two parts in 1787 and 1789.
Featuring in our November Fine Art sale is a pair of Edward Dayes (1763-1804) oil on canvas of Grosvenor & Hanover Square.
22/10/2024
Two rare classic cars have been uncovered in a rural Suffolk barn, following decades off the road. The 1950’s Mercedes - Benz 220 Type A Convertible and 1921 Talbot - Darracq with a combined age of 175 years are being offered for sale due to the passing of their owner.
09/10/2024
We are delighted to offer this historic Royal overcoat owned by H.M. King Edward VIII who later became the Duke of Windsor and who carried on wearing it after his abdication.
08/10/2024