18th century map of eastern United18th century map of eastern United States, "The Marches of Lord Cornwallis in the Southern Provinces, now States of North America; Comprehending the Two Carolinas, with Virginia and Maryland, and the Delaware Counties. By William Faden, Geographer to the King", published in A History of the Campaigns of 1780 and 1781, in the Southern Provinces of North America , by Lieut. Col. Banastre Tarleton, London, 1787, showing three different march routes hand traced in color, engraving on laid paper, 26-1/2 x 19-3/4 in. (page); modern wood frame. Laid down on acidic card, toning, light foxing, stains, creases, fading, trimmed including portion of plate marks, 1-1/2 in. repaired tear at bottom, other possible repairs in bottom margin; frame with abrasions. Estate of the Late Nathan and Mary Anne McCarley, Asheville, North Carolina.
English Painting (ca. 1865-1870)English Painting (ca. 1865-1870) Clipper Ship Cornwallis Oil on canvas portrait of the three-master Cornwallis a British cargo ship that wrecked in the Pitcairn Islands in 1877 signed E.J.P.; 19.5 x 23.25 in. Estate of Thomas Fred Jackson II Augusta Kentucky Condition: Surface dirt. At one time canvas was restretched but never relined. Very light inpainting along perimeter and also very light touch-up to the sea.
Two colored engravings 19thTwo colored engravings 19th century, "Engraved for Barnard's New Complete and Authentic History of England" One showing the "Surrender of Earl Cornwallis," the other, "The Manner in which the AMerican Colonies Declared themselves Independent of the King of England" Sight size: 13 x 8 3/
W.C.HARRIS"I. CATOBLEPAS GNOO-THEW.C.HARRIS"I. CATOBLEPAS GNOO-THE GNOO"William Cornwallis Harris (1807-1848) "I. Catoblepas Gnoo-The Gnoo" hand colored lithograph from "Portraits of the Game and Wild Animals of Southern Africa", framed under glass; measures approximately 23-5/8" x 27-3/4" with a sight image of approximately 12-3/4" x 16-3/4". Major Sir William Cornwallis Harris was an English military engineer, artist and hunter.
ENGRAVING - 18th century BritishENGRAVING - 18th century British titled 'The Most Noble Charles Marquis Cornwallis' by Benj. Smith after Copley depicting the general whose surrender to Washington at Yorktown ended our Revolutionary War unframed SS: 17 1/4'' x 13 1/4'' condition: clip
Willem Blaeu, Cornubia five Cornwallia,Willem Blaeu, Cornubia five Cornwallia, French text, map of Cornwall, engraved, hand colored, decorated with large coats of arms and smaller shields, browned, no tears, 15 1/4" x 19 3/4" image, Latin text verso Estimate $300-500
"THE SURRENDER OF CORNWALLIS,""THE SURRENDER OF CORNWALLIS," COLOR LITHOGRAPH Color lithograph, sheet size: 9 3/4 x 13 3/4 in., framed.
After Sir Joshua Reynolds
(English,After Sir Joshua Reynolds
(English, 1723-1792)
Portrait of Corwall
oil on canvas
signed Reynolds lower left
30 x 24 inches
Property from the Collection of Warren Ehrlich
Louis Brion De La Tour (FrenchLouis Brion De La Tour (French 1756-1803) "Suite du Theatre de la Guerre dans l'Amerique Septentrionale y Compris le Golfe du Mexique par M. Brion de la Tour Ing.r Geographie du Roi" 1782 published by Esnauts & Rapilly Paris copperplate engraved map original coloring laid paper with cross and pendant watermark featuring an idealized vignette of Cornwallis surrendering his sword to Washington at Yorktown sheet 29 1/4 in. x 20 1/8 in. tipped on to board framed. Provenance: The Grove Tallahassee FL.
EDOUARD ARMAND-DUMARES. "THE SURRENDEREDOUARD ARMAND-DUMARES. "THE SURRENDER OF CORNWALLIS AT YORKTOWN," LITHOGRAPH (American, 1826-1895). Lithograph, engraved and printed by Illman Brothers, sight size: 19 3/4 x 26 1/2 in., framed.
Cornelius Pearson (British 1805-1891)/TravellerCornelius Pearson (British 1805-1891)/Traveller on a Country Road/signed and dated 1855/watercolour, 15cm x 29.5cm and/View of a Castle/signed and dated 1854/watercolour, 18.5cm x 30cm
A map of Cornwall from the BestA map of Cornwall from the Best Authorities, engraved by John Cary, published by John Stockdale, Piccadilly 26th March 1805, 41cm x 53cm
Christopher Saxton (1540-1610)/WarwiciChristopher Saxton (1540-1610)/Warwici Countatus Cornaviis Olim Inhabitus/first edition 1607, text on reverse/coloured engraved map, 28.5cm x 30.5cm
Jan Jansson (Dutch 1588-1664) "SomersettensisJan Jansson (Dutch 1588-1664) "Somersettensis Comitatus Somerset Shire" and "Suthsexia vernacule Sussex" c. 1650 two hand-colored engraved copperplate maps from the Atlas Noveus with beautiful cartouches ships and compass roses sights 15 1/2 in. x 20 1/4 in. attractively matted and framed alike.
PRINTS, AMERICAN SCHOOL (lot ofPRINTS, AMERICAN SCHOOL (lot of 2) American School (19th century), "Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, at Yorktown, 1781," engraving, after the painting by Col John Trumbull, and after Thomas Clarke (American, 19th century), "Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious G. Washington," 1801, engraving, largest overall (with frame): 9.25"h x 9"w. Provenance: Estate of Joanna Barnes and Jack Warner (Santa Barbara, California). Ms. Barnes was a Hollywood film actress featured in movies such as "Auntie Mame (1958)" and "The Parent Trap (1961)". Mr. Warner was a prominent architect.
"VI BOSELAPHUS OREAS - THE ELAND"William"VI BOSELAPHUS OREAS - THE ELAND"William Cornwallis Harris (1807-1848) "VI Boselaphus Oreas - The Eland" hand colored lithograph, from "Portraits of the Game and Wild Animals of Southern Africa", framed under glass; measures approximately 23-5/8" x 27-3/4" with a sight image of approximately 12-3/4' x 16-3/4". Major Sir William Cornwallis Harris was an English military engineer, artist and hunter.
After William Faithorne (BritishAfter William Faithorne (British 1616-1691)/Portrait of Charles I/half-length, wearing a cap and coat, a hand above holding a Crown of Glory/with inscription above 'Corruptibilem pro Incorruptibile' and long insription below/oil on canvas, 61cm x 40cm
After William Adolphus Knell (BritishAfter William Adolphus Knell (British 1802-1875) View of Her Majesty's Steam Frigate Cyclops off Spithead handcolored lithograph engraved by Papprill 19 3/4 x 26 1/8 inches.
JAN JANSSON MAP OF BRITANNIAJanJAN JANSSON MAP OF BRITANNIAJan Jansson Map of Britannia , "Britannis Prout Divisa fuit Temporibus Anglo-Saxonum, Praesertim Durante Illorum Heptarchia", Amsterdam, c. 1646, hand-colored engraving, Anglo-Saxon map, with vignettes of the kings of the 5th-7th centuries
WILLIAM REGINALD WATKINS. "COASTWILLIAM REGINALD WATKINS. "COAST OF CORNWALL," WATERCOLOR (American, 1890-1985). "Coast of Cornwall, St. Ives, England," watercolor on paper, signed and dated "W. Reginald Watkins, 1972" lr, sight size: 20 3/4 x 27 1/2 in., framed.
Nicholas Pocock watercolor, inscribedNicholas Pocock watercolor, inscribed verso backing "An English Fleet of about 25 ships, in Line Ahead, to leeward of a French fleet of approximately the Same strength and on the same tack…being presumably Cord Howe's action with Admiral Villaret-Joyeuse off Ushant on May 19th 1794", note attached verso "Nicholas Pocock…was present at the 'Battle of the Glorious First of June' as depicted in the watercolor", unsigned, attributed to Nicholas Pocock, British, 1740-1821, watercolor and ink on wove paper, 7 x 9-7/8 in.; gilt wood frames. Edges glued to paper frame backing, toning, fading; frame with abrasions. A Wilmington, North Carolina Collection.
U.S. 1778 privateer license, partiallyU.S. 1778 privateer license, partially printed document headed "Congress. The Delegates of the United States…", licensing William McFadden, Commander of the Sloop Mars, belonging to John Maxwell Nesbitt and Co., "to fit out and set forth the said Sloop in a warlike manner…by Force of Arms, to attack, subdue and take all ships…carrying Soldiers, Arms, Gunpowder, Provisions…to any of the British Armies or Ships of War employed against these United States…Philadelphia, August 4, 1778", signed in brown ink, "Henry Laurens" as President, "Chas Thomson" as Secretary, and "T[imothy] Matlack, Secy of the Council of Pennsa", 8-3/4 x 13 in. Separated into four sections vertically at folds, rejoined with paper tape on verso, folds through "n" of "Laurens" and "Matlack", minor holes, edge chips and losses, marginal dampstains, toning. Descended in the family Lewis Tawes Matlack (later Birkhead), a descendant of Timothy Matlack, the engrosser who hand lettered the Declaration of Independence.
J. CAMPBELL, EARL OF LOUDOUN, LETTER,J. CAMPBELL, EARL OF LOUDOUN, LETTER, 1756 John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudon, (1705-1782, British military officer, during French & Indian War made Commander in Chief of British forces in North America and Governor of Virginia) large fragment of a letter, signed, [August 15], 1756, to Maj. Gen. John Winslow (1703-1774), then stationed at Fort William Henry on Lake George; 2 pp., folio format, but missing about 3 in. from the top (about 5 lines of text on each page). Informs Winslow of a new strategy against the French and orders him to assume a more defensive position against French encroachment. Loudoun's strategy would prove disastrous, and in 1757, he was relieved of command.
Cornelius Durham miniature (CorneliusCornelius Durham miniature (Cornelius Beavis Durham, British, active 1825-1865), portrait of a gentleman in red velvet vest and black jacket, signed lower left "C. Durham" and verso in pencil "Cornelius Durham '91 Regent St. 1845", watercolor on ivory, 3-3/4 x 3 in.; original leather travel case with gilt metal spandrel. Ivory warped, splits from bottom through center, water damage at hair right through background, fingerprint left, abrasions in hair, grime. Estate of the Late Wyatt W. Childs, Barnesville, Georgia.
Timothy Franklin Ross ThompsonTimothy Franklin Ross Thompson (born 1951) - Watercolour - Marine Scene - ''H.M.S. Resolution and H.M.S. Discovery at Nuku-Alofa Anchorage Tongatapy 10th June 1777 (Captain Cook's Third Voyage)'' - Two sailing ships anchored offshore with numerous twin hulled canoes with natives to foreground and background 13ins x 21.75ins signed ''Tim Thompson'' in modern gilt moulded frame and glazed
ENGLISH SAILOR'S WOOLWORK PICTUREENGLISH SAILOR'S WOOLWORK PICTURE OR "WOOLIE"depicting British and French ships off a coast in Asia, the banners inscribed with names of ships and "Allied Troops"; glazed and framed; Provenance: The Estate of Sally W. Rhodes, Corona Del Mar, CA; 15 x 20 1/2 inches sight; 20 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches frame Condition:
SIR FRANCIS RAWDON HASTINGS, ALS,SIR FRANCIS RAWDON HASTINGS, ALS, 1789 Sir Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings (1754-1826, leading British officer in the American Revolution, later Governor-General of India) ALS to Col. Ross, March 30, 1789, introducing and recommending a Capt. Cameron.
Johannes Blaeu/Devonia vulgo Devon-Shire/Amsterdam,Johannes Blaeu/Devonia vulgo Devon-Shire/Amsterdam, circa 1645/engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, decorative cartouche and mileage scale, slight spotting, 39.5cm x 50.5cm and /Cornubia sive Cornwallia/Amsterdam, circa 1650/engraved map with hand colouring, 39.5cm x 50.5cm (2)/Provenance: Sotheby's 7th April 1998, Lot 212 (part)
A Pennsylvania land grant on parchmentA Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 10-10-1806, granting a property in Potter County named "Cambden" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
John William Wadsworth (1879-1955):John William Wadsworth (1879-1955): three watercolours of the coast in Cornwall and Honfleur, Normandy, all signed J W Wadsworth, 34cm x 24cm and 36cm x 26cm, (one unframed) Provenance: from the estate of the artist's son, Philip Wadsworth, given to Henry Sandon by Zilla Wadsworth. John Wadsworth was a major ceramic designer at Mintons and Art Director at Royal Worcester (3)/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
LOUIS ORR(American, 1879-1961)
CornwallisLOUIS ORR(American, 1879-1961)
Cornwallis House (Burgwin-Wright House), not apparently signed, inscribed verso "Cornwallis House Wilmington", graphite on paper, sight 10 x 8 in.; gallery style black metal frame, 20-1/4 x 16-1/4 in.
Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina
Note: This original drawing served as the basis for one of the 51 etchings completed by Louis Orr depicting views of North Carolina. The project was conceived and underwritten by Robert Lee Humber as a way to preserve the landscape of North Carolina and provide affordable original artwork to schools, institutions, and individuals.
Condition:
archivally hinged into acid free mat, not examined out of frame, paper slightly darkened, small specks of discoloration upper right, tape residue verso; frame with light wear
(ENGLAND) CROMWELL THOMAS KITSON(ENGLAND) CROMWELL THOMAS KITSON Excursions in the County of Suffolk 2 vols. [uniformly bound with:] Excursions in the County of Essex 2 vols. London: Printed for Longman et al. 1818. 4 vols. 8vo contemporary calf spines tooled in gilt titles in gilt to leather spine labels. With 192 engraved plates and three fold-out maps. Rubbing to boards; joints cracked; front board vol. 1 loose; foxing; light offsetting from some plates; manuscript pen inscription to f.f.e.p. all vols.
§ ALFRED WALLIS (BRITISH 1855-1942)
PLYMOUTH§ ALFRED WALLIS (BRITISH 1855-1942)
PLYMOUTH signed in pencil (upper left), oil and chalk on card26.5cm x 35.5cm (10.5in x 14in)Provenance: In Barns-Graham's notes about her collection she states she was given three oils by Alfred Wallis by Mary Buchanan, Ben Nicholson and Sven Berlin. In the exhibition catalogue for Alfred Wallis (Arts Council of Great Britain, 1968) it states this painting is ex collection ‘Mrs George Buchanan’.Literature:Published with title 'Portsmouth and the Victory' Nicholson, Ben (1950), (Bournemouth Arts Club Presents a Retrospective Exhibition of) Paintings by Alfred Wallis, Sydenham & Co. Ltd, Bournemouth, cat. no. 17.The Arts Council of Great Britain, Alfred Wallis, Percy Lund, Humpries & Co Ltd, London and Bradford, 1968 cat. no. 39.The three paintings in this collection by Alfred Wallis were gifted to Barns-Graham by individual friends: Mary Buchanan, Sven Berlin, and Ben Nicholson. Wallis died in 1942 two years after Willie settled in St Ives. There was time however for her to become acquainted with him, and to act as a sort of ambassador for those who wished to meet the self-taught painter (he could be crotchety). She admired, as did Ben Nicholson and other painters before her, the simplicity and directness of his imagemaking. There was a freedom, a lack of formality, that the Moderns strived for. To Wallis, painting was a physical event: perspective and relative scale was irrelevant as he storyboarded his memories. It is difficult today, when his work commands so much attention, to imagine the ease with which one could acquire his work, and also give it away. Mary Buchanan and her husband, the novelist George Buchanan were among those friends the newly arrived Barns-Graham made through the auspices of her Edinburgh College of Art fellow painter Margaret Mellis, and her new husband the art critic and painter, Adrian Stokes. The latter was the catalyst for the move to Cornwall of Barbara Hepworth, her husband Ben Nicholson and the Russian sculptor Naum Gabo with his wife, Miriam. The Stokes’ Carbis Bay home, Little Parc Owles, was a magnet for all new arrivals, and those visiting from London and elsewhere. Despite the house being full of senior Modernist figures, Barns-Graham never forgot her first encounter with the group of Wallis paintings Stokes owned. Always a note-taker, she recorded the oddly shaped bits of cardboard he painted on, and his particular colours: black boats, green and white seas, and grey houses. Some very early St Ives paintings of sheds by Willie owe something to Wallis, the flattening of perspective and his palette.Essay by Lynne Green, author of W. Barns-Graham: a studio life, and Trustee of the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust.
A Pennsylvania land grant on parchmentA Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 5-26-1806, granting a property in Tioga County named "Caucasus" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
3 Murals by Carl Peters (American3 Murals by Carl Peters (American 1897 - 1980) Colonial Nathaniel Rochester Seneca Tribe & General SullivanO/C. ''In the fall of 1800 the Valley of the Genesee is seen for the first time by the man whose name it's chief city now bears - Colonel Nathaniel Rochester.'' ''The Seneca Tribe of the Iriquois Confederacy lived throughout this region as statesmen & warriors they are without peer in Aboriginal America.'' ''General Sullivan's punitive expedition against the six nations in 1779 opens the Genesee country to agriculture.''Some creases paint loss & touch up.6' x 6'.E
Francis Jukes (British 1745-1812)/CooksFrancis Jukes (British 1745-1812)/Cooks Folly and Blaze Castle/two views near Bristol/etchings with aquatint, 23cm diameter