Henry Thomas (senior) Alken Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, b. 1785 - d. 1851

Artist Henry Thomas Alken, born in London in 1785, was one in a long line of family artists, which included his father, two brothers, and son. Alken first studied under his father, whose influence as a sporting artist can be seen in Henry Thomas Alken prints featuring hunting and racing scenes. Alken was later taught by John Thomas Barber Beaumont, a miniaturist painter, who inspired him to show several of his miniature portraits at the Royal Academy. Alken eventually gave up working with miniatures in exchange for painting and drawing sporting pieces.

Through watercolors, oil paintings, and etchings, artist Henry Thomas Alken created works that showed the importance of sports in the lives of the English aristocracy. The artist's attention to detail, and master portrayal of horses and dogs, only add to Henry Thomas Alken paintings' worth. Enjoy the life of period gentry by viewing many rare genre prints for sale at auction.

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  • HENRY THOMAS ALKEN, SR. (United Kingdom, 1785-1851), Four views of hounds., Watercolor and pencils, from 4" x 5.25" to 5" x 6.75". Matted from 9.25" x 11" to 10.5" x 11.75".
    Apr. 16, 2025

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN, SR. (United Kingdom, 1785-1851), Four views of hounds., Watercolor and pencils, from 4" x 5.25" to 5" x 6.75". Matted from 9.25" x 11" to 10.5" x 11.75".

    Est: $500 - $700

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN, SR. United Kingdom, 1785-1851 Four views of hounds. Each signed in pencil lower left "H. Alken".

    Sandwich Auction House
  • HENRY THOMAS ALKEN (BRITISH 1785-1851)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN (BRITISH 1785-1851)

    Est: £400 - £600

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN (BRITISH 1785-1851) A PAIR OF HUNTING SCENES Watercolour One indistinctly signed (lower right) Each 20.5 x 26.5cm (8 x 10¼ in.) (2) Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851) Dated 1820 Cavalry Soldiers Hand Colored Engraving FRAMED
    Mar. 31, 2025

    Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851) Dated 1820 Cavalry Soldiers Hand Colored Engraving FRAMED

    Est: -

    Henry Thomas Alken was an English painter and engraver chiefly known as a caricaturist and illustrator of sporting subjects and coaching scenes. His most prolific period of painting and drawing occurred between 1816 and 1831. Alken notably was an artist of sporting scenes. His military related pictures are rare. This engraving shows two Napoleonic Cavalry officers on horses. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    One Source Auctions
  • Follower of Henry Alken (English, 1785-1851), Full Cry
    Mar. 28, 2025

    Follower of Henry Alken (English, 1785-1851), Full Cry

    Est: £200 - £400

    Follower of Henry Alken (English, 1785-1851) Full Cry Watercolour on paper Dimensions: (Frame) 12 in. (H) x 20 in. (W) (Paper) 8.2 5in. (H) x 16 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • SET OF FOUR ETCHINGS, 'THE FIRST STEEPLE CHASE ON RECORD'
    Mar. 21, 2025

    SET OF FOUR ETCHINGS, 'THE FIRST STEEPLE CHASE ON RECORD'

    Est: $100 - $200

    SET OF FOUR ETCHINGS, 'THE FIRST STEEPLE CHASE ON RECORD' Engraved by John Harris (English, 1791-1873) after Henry Alken (English, 1785-1851). Four (4) hand-colored etchings including 'Ipswich, the Watering-place behind the Barracks,' 'The large field near Biles's Corner,' 'The last field near Nacton Heath,' and 'Nacton Church and Village.' In matching frames.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Konvolut Jagdszenerie, meist England, 7 Blatt: u.a. Vincent Haddelsey; nach Henry Thomas Alken; nach Rubens.
    Mar. 21, 2025

    Konvolut Jagdszenerie, meist England, 7 Blatt: u.a. Vincent Haddelsey; nach Henry Thomas Alken; nach Rubens.

    Est: -

    Konvolut Jagdszenerie, meist England, 7 Blatt: Vincent Haddelsey 'Off to the meet' 1985, sign., 172/200 CCA Galleries London; drei Blatt nach Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851): 'working up to a wake'/'Pantung', Bärenjagd u. Hasenjagd; nach Rubens 'Sauhatz', gestochen von L. Le Grand, Radierung, coloriert; The happy return; Par force; Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.

    Auktionshaus Königstein GmbH
  • After Henry Alken, British 1785-1851, Two Sporting Prints
    Mar. 20, 2025

    After Henry Alken, British 1785-1851, Two Sporting Prints

    Est: $50 - $500

    After Henry Alken British, 1785-1851 Two Sporting Prints Titled "Steeple Chase" and "Digging Out." Provenance: Property from a Western Massachusetts Private Collection

    Nye & Company
  • Henry Alken (1784 - 1851)
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Henry Alken (1784 - 1851)

    Est: -

    Henry Alken (1784 - 1851) Aquatinta-Radierung "Fuchsjagd". 14 x 21 cm. Rahmen 28,5 x 34 cm. Unter Glas gerahmt.

    Kunst-und Auktionshaus Schloss Hagenburg
  • HENRY THOMAS ALKEN SR (British, 1785-1851). Two work: "Full Cry" and "The Death", Two works. Oil on canvas. Individually framed.
    Mar. 14, 2025

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN SR (British, 1785-1851). Two work: "Full Cry" and "The Death", Two works. Oil on canvas. Individually framed.

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN SR (British, 1785-1851). Two work: "Full Cry" and "The Death", Two works. Oil on canvas. Individually framed. - Sight (Approx): 24 x 37 inches (excluding frames)

    Sloans & Kenyon
  • Henry Thomas Alken,  Pheasant Shooting 
    Mar. 12, 2025

    Henry Thomas Alken,  Pheasant Shooting 

    Est: £600 - £800

    Henry Thomas Alken,  British 1785-1851-  Pheasant Shooting;  oils on canvas, each signed and dated 'H. Alken / 1847' (verso), 25.5 x 35.6 cm., a pair (2).  Provenance:  Private Collection, UK.  Note:  Henry Thomas Alken was best known for his distinctive sporting and animal scenes, many of which were widely circulated in prints which Alken produced himself for publications such as 'The National Sports of Great Britain' (1821), and his 'Sporting Scrapbook' (1827). His works are held in significant public collections, including in London's National Portrait Gallery, the Courtauld Gallery, and the Yale Centre for British Art. 

    Roseberys
  • Circle of Henry Thomas Alken (English, 1784-1851), A hunting scene
    Feb. 06, 2025

    Circle of Henry Thomas Alken (English, 1784-1851), A hunting scene

    Est: £500 - £800

    Circle of Henry Thomas Alken (English, 1784-1851) A hunting scene Oil on canvas Property of a gentleman From the collection of Peter Roe Dimensions: (Frame) 33.5 in. (H) x 39 in. (W)  (Canvas) 25 in. (H) x 30 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • after Henry Thomas Alken (1784-1851) a pair of hand coloured aquatints of fishermen, hand coloured 10 x 14in. (25.3 x 35.5cm.),
    Jan. 10, 2025

    after Henry Thomas Alken (1784-1851) a pair of hand coloured aquatints of fishermen, hand coloured 10 x 14in. (25.3 x 35.5cm.),

    Est: £30 - £40

    after Henry Thomas Alken (1784-1851) a pair of hand coloured aquatints of fishermen, hand coloured 10 x 14in. (25.3 x 35.5cm.), in waxed pine frames. (2)

    Martel Maides
  • Henry Thomas Alken (British, 1785-1851)
    Jan. 10, 2025

    Henry Thomas Alken (British, 1785-1851)

    Est: £20 - £30

    Henry Thomas Alken (British, 1785-1851) set of four hunting prints / lithograph in colours, Verre églomisé surround, rectangular frame, 24 x 30.5cm, overall 38 x 44cm. (4)

    Martel Maides
  • Henry Alken (British, 1785 - 1851)
    Dec. 17, 2024

    Henry Alken (British, 1785 - 1851)

    Est: $250 - $500

    Henry Alken (British, 1785 - 1851) Graphite & Watercolor. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 8 x 10 in. Overall Framed Size: 15.25 x 17.25 in. Framed behind glass.

    Helmuth Stone
  • Henry Thomas Alken I. "York to London Coach," oil
    Dec. 13, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken I. "York to London Coach," oil

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    (British, 1785-1851) Oil on panel, signed "H. Alken" ll, sight size: 11 3/4 x 18 1/4 in., framed size:15 x 21 in.

    Alex Cooper
  • HENRY THOMAS ALKEN (BRITISH 1784-1851), PERSIAN HORSEMEN
    Dec. 12, 2024

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN (BRITISH 1784-1851), PERSIAN HORSEMEN

    Est: £300 - £500

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN (BRITISH 1784-1851)PERSIAN HORSEMENPencil and watercolourSigned (lower right)21 x 33cm (8¼ x 12 in.)Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • Henry Thomas Alken, Sr. (1785 - 1851) Antique English Hunting Scene Landscape Original Oil Painting
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken, Sr. (1785 - 1851) Antique English Hunting Scene Landscape Original Oil Painting

    Est: $300 - $500

    Antique English hunting scene landscape oil painting attributed to Henry Thomas Alken, Sr. (1785 - 1851). Oil on canvas. Measuring 10 by 12 inches. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please text 617-835-2496

    Curated Gallery Auctions
  • HENRY THOMAS ALKEN, SR. (United Kingdom, 1785-1851), Four views of hounds., Watercolor and pencils, from 4" x 5.25" to 5" x 6.75". Matted from 9.25" x 11" to 10.5" x 11.75".
    Dec. 05, 2024

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN, SR. (United Kingdom, 1785-1851), Four views of hounds., Watercolor and pencils, from 4" x 5.25" to 5" x 6.75". Matted from 9.25" x 11" to 10.5" x 11.75".

    Est: $500 - $700

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN, SR. United Kingdom, 1785-1851 Four views of hounds. Each signed in pencil lower left "H. Alken".

    Eldred's
  • Two 19th century British etchings: Henry Alken (1785-1851), Illustrations to Popular Songs, and Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827), The Waltz 8 1/2"H x 10"W (sight), 15 3/4"H x 16 3/4"W (frame)-largest
    Dec. 04, 2024

    Two 19th century British etchings: Henry Alken (1785-1851), Illustrations to Popular Songs, and Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827), The Waltz 8 1/2"H x 10"W (sight), 15 3/4"H x 16 3/4"W (frame)-largest

    Est: -

    Two 19th century British etchings: Henry Alken (1785-1851), Illustrations to Popular Songs, and Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827), The Waltz From the private collection of Bret Waller and Mary Lou Dooley Waller, Indianapolis, Indiana. Henry Alken, plate from Illustrations to Popular Songs, hand-colored soft-ground etching. Published by Thomas McLean, Repository of Wit & Humor, London, 1822. Thomas Rowlandson, The Waltz, hand-colored etching after a design by Thomas Rowlandson. Page from The English Dance of Death published by Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1814-18l6. Caption: "By Gar, that horrid, strange buffoon cannot keep time to any tune."

    Ripley Auctions
  • Circle of Henry Thomas Alken (English, 1784-1851), A hunting scene
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Circle of Henry Thomas Alken (English, 1784-1851), A hunting scene

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Circle of Henry Thomas Alken (English, 1784-1851) A hunting scene Oil on canvas Property of a gentleman From the collection of Peter Roe Dimensions: (Frame) 33.5 in. (H) x 39 in. (W)  (Canvas) 25 in. (H) x 30 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper
    Nov. 24, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper

    Est: $120 - $150

    Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper, A Steeple Chase. 4th & Last Mile. Unframed. Marked 'H. Alken Jun Delt.' and 'Now my Lads good bye!!! The High Mettled Racer is in for the Stakes.' published by Lewis & Co. Approximate measurements: sheet 20.5 inches x 13 inches ; plate size 14.25 inches x 11.25 inches Condition: Clear image, some light foxing, creases, tanning at the edges, some chipping and small closed tears. Domestic Shipping: $50

    Carnegie's Auction Gallery
  • Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper
    Nov. 24, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper

    Est: $120 - $150

    Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper, A Steeple Chase. 3rd Mile. Unframed. Marked 'H. Alken Jun Delt.' and 'A Chance!! Not to be thrown away.'. published by Lewis & Co. Approximate measurements: sheet 20.5 inches x 13 inches ; plate size 14.25 inches x 11.25 inches Condition: Clear image, some light foxing, creases, tanning at the edges, some chipping and small closed tears. Domestic Shipping: $50

    Carnegie's Auction Gallery
  • Henry Thomas Alken (British, 1785-1851)
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken (British, 1785-1851)

    Est: £80 - £120

    Henry Thomas Alken (British, 1785-1851) set of four hunting prints / lithograph in colours, Verre églomisé surround, rectangular frame, 24 x 30.5cm, overall 38 x 44cm. (4)

    Martel Maides
  • Henry Thomas Alken,  British 1785-1851-  Assorted plates from Driving, Sporting and Hunting Discove
    Nov. 20, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken,  British 1785-1851-  Assorted plates from Driving, Sporting and Hunting Discove

    Est: £200 - £400

    Henry Thomas Alken,  British 1785-1851-  Assorted plates from Driving, Sporting and Hunting Discoveries; seventeen hand-coloured etchings, each 19.4 x 26.1 cm., together with six hunting etchings by Thomas Sutherland, twenty-three altogether (23).  Provenance:  Private Collection, UK. 

    Roseberys
  • HENRY THOMAS ALKEN, (1784 - 1851), Before the Hunt, hand-coloured lithograph, 23 x 33.5 cm. (9.0 x 13.1 in.), Frame: 42 x 52 x 2 cm. (16.5 x 20.4 x 0.7 in.)
    Nov. 20, 2024

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN, (1784 - 1851), Before the Hunt, hand-coloured lithograph, 23 x 33.5 cm. (9.0 x 13.1 in.), Frame: 42 x 52 x 2 cm. (16.5 x 20.4 x 0.7 in.)

    Est: $100 - $200

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN (1784 - 1851) Before the Hunt hand-coloured lithograph titled lower image, Published by S & J Fuller, June 1st, 1817.

    Lawsons
  • Henry Thomas Alken, Antique Color Engraving on Paper
    Nov. 17, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken, Antique Color Engraving on Paper

    Est: $200 - $800

    Hand-colored engraving on heavy wove paper by British Artist Henry Thomas Alken, published one year before his death. Printed above the image: Fores Hunting Accomplishments, and at the upper right reads Pl. 2. Printed below the image: lower left reads Drawn by H. Alken, lower right reads Engraved by J. Harris, and lower center reads London. Image size: 11.5"L x 8"H. Frame dimensions: 21"L x 18.8"H x 1"D. The artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken (English, 1785-1851) Issued: 1850 Dimensions: See Description Country of Origin: England

    Lion and Unicorn
  • H. ALKEN (1785-1851), Family celebration England, around 1820, Etching
    Nov. 16, 2024

    H. ALKEN (1785-1851), Family celebration England, around 1820, Etching

    Est: €300 - €400

    Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851 ): Family celebration in an English castle, c. 1820, Etching Technique: Hand colored Etching on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "BACHELOR'S HALL.". Date: c. 1820 Description: The artwork depicts a convivial scene in a drawing room in which a group of men in red and blue clothing have gathered around a table set with food. The painting in the background shows a hunting scene, which emphasises the sophisticated lifestyle of the people depicted. Keywords: Society; men; dinner; banquet; red clothes; blue clothes; hunting scene; painting; drawing room; table; food; social gathering; historical fashion; dog; candlestick; subdued light; portraits; open door; carpet; armchair;, 19th century, Romanticism, Genre, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 39,0 cm x 45,5 cm (15,4 x 17,9 in), Plate: 30,5 cm x 38,2 cm (12 x 15 in), Depiction: 26,6 cm x 35,6 cm (10,5 x 14 in)

    Fichter Kunsthandel
  • Henry Thomas Alken Sr. - Cockfighting (set of four)
    Nov. 15, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken Sr. - Cockfighting (set of four)

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Henry Thomas Alken Sr. Cockfighting (set of four) Oil on board 10 x 12 in Signed. Provenance: The Sporting Gallery and Bookshop

    The Sporting Art Auction
  • Henry Thomas Alken Sr. - The Meet, The Kill (a pair)
    Nov. 15, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken Sr. - The Meet, The Kill (a pair)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Henry Thomas Alken Sr. The Meet, The Kill (a pair) Oil on board 8.50 x 7.50 in Exhibited: Museum of Hounds and Hunting, Middleburg, VA, Summer 2024

    The Sporting Art Auction
  • Henry Alken, Two Original Hand-Colored Engravings on Paper
    Oct. 26, 2024

    Henry Alken, Two Original Hand-Colored Engravings on Paper

    Est: $10 - $200

    Group of two antique hand-colored engravings on thick brown paper after British artist Henry Alken entitled The Coachman and Greyhounds. G. Hunt engraver. Greyhounds dimensions: 7.50"L x 11.50"H. Coachman dimensions: 7"L x 10"H. Artist: Henry Alken (British 1785-1851) Issued: c. 1900 Country of Origin: England

    Lion and Unicorn
  • Hand Colored Engraving by Henry Thomas Alken
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Hand Colored Engraving by Henry Thomas Alken

    Est: $75 - $150

    Hand Colored Engraving by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). Entitled "The Master of Raby Hunt". Comes with Global Fine Art COA. Measures 15" tall x 18" wide. All invoices must be paid within 24 hours of the sale. We offer multiple shipping options please read the shipping terms to understand your options. We also offer Pick-Ups Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday immediately following the sale. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

    Bodnar's Auction Sales
  • Alken (Henry, 1774-1850). Shooting for Game, 1822, watercolour
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Alken (Henry, 1774-1850). Shooting for Game, 1822, watercolour

    Est: £300 - £500

    Alken (Henry, 1774-1850). Shooting for Game, 1822, watercolour * Alken (Henry, 1774-1850). Shooting for Game, 1822, a set of four watercolour and pencil scenes on laid paper, each individually signed, titled and dated in ink to lower margin, fine and intricately detailed scenes titled 'Duck Shooting', 'Pheasant Shooting', 'Grouse Shooting', and 'Partridge Shooting', each sheet approximately 10 x 13.5 cm (4 x 5 1/4 ins) and attached to mount with tape to sheet verso, 'Partridge Shooting' with a partial monochrome depiction of a horse to verso, displayed in a multi-aperture mount, framed and glazed (43 x 51 cm) QTY: (1)

    Dominic Winter Auctions
  • Two 19th century British etchings: Henry Alken (1785-1851), Illustrations to Popular Songs, and Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827), The Waltz 8 1/2"H x 10"W (sight), 15 3/4"H x 16 3/4"W (frame)-largest
    Oct. 05, 2024

    Two 19th century British etchings: Henry Alken (1785-1851), Illustrations to Popular Songs, and Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827), The Waltz 8 1/2"H x 10"W (sight), 15 3/4"H x 16 3/4"W (frame)-largest

    Est: $500 - $700

    Two 19th century British etchings: Henry Alken (1785-1851), Illustrations to Popular Songs, and Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827), The Waltz From the private collection of Bret Waller and Mary Lou Dooley Waller, Indianapolis, Indiana. Henry Alken, plate from Illustrations to Popular Songs, hand-colored soft-ground etching. Published by Thomas McLean, Repository of Wit & Humor, London, 1822. Thomas Rowlandson, The Waltz, hand-colored etching after a design by Thomas Rowlandson. Page from The English Dance of Death published by Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1814-18l6. Caption: "By Gar, that horrid, strange buffoon cannot keep time to any tune."

    Ripley Auctions
  • AFTER HENRY ALKEN (British 1785-1851) x 6 steeplechase prints, 'The Starting Field', 'The Warren Wall', 'Wattle fence with a Deep
    Oct. 01, 2024

    AFTER HENRY ALKEN (British 1785-1851) x 6 steeplechase prints, 'The Starting Field', 'The Warren Wall', 'Wattle fence with a Deep

    Est: $300 - $500

    AFTER HENRY ALKEN (British 1785-1851) x 6 steeplechase prints, 'The Starting Field', 'The Warren Wall', 'Wattle fence with a Deep Drop', 'The Brook', 'In & Out of the Lane', and The Run In', hand coloured aquatints, engraved by John Harris and published by Fores, London, 1848, plate 27 x 36.6 cm, framed 39 x 50 cm. (6)

    Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
  • Reverse Transfer Engraving on Glass, Henry Alken "Full Cry" Hunting Scene
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Reverse Transfer Engraving on Glass, Henry Alken "Full Cry" Hunting Scene

    Est: $100 - $200

    Reverse Painted Transfer Engraving on Glass, Henry Alken "Full Cry" Hunting Scene. Hand-colored print on glass depicting a dynamic scene by Henry Alken (British 1785-1851) of fox hunters on horseback and their dogs, with "FULL CRY" under the image. In a wooden frame. Dimensions are 25.5 in h x 34 in w x 1 in d. Condition is good with wear to painting and frame. Frame has glue residue on the right side. Please call or email for a detailed condition report. Thank you for bidding with Public Sale Auction House! Our in-person pick-up schedule is Sunday September 29th, and Monday - Friday, 10AM - 5PM, and Saturday 10AM - 2PM for 2 weeks following each auction. We do not provide in-house shipping. In addition to the LiveShipping option offered by LiveAuctioneers bidders, winning bidders may also request a shipping quote from our list or recommended carriers. Please visit our website publicsale.com for more information. All items must be picked up within the 2-week pickup window. Items not collected within 2 weeks will incur a $10/day storage fee and can be discarded or re-sold after 1 month. If you or your shipper is unable to collect your item(s) within two weeks, please contact us.

    Public Sale Auction House
  • AFTER HENRY THOMAS ALKEN (1785-1851) A SET OF FOUR HORSE RACING PRINTS
    Sep. 25, 2024

    AFTER HENRY THOMAS ALKEN (1785-1851) A SET OF FOUR HORSE RACING PRINTS

    Est: £10 - £20

    AFTER HENRY THOMAS ALKEN (1785-1851) A SET OF FOUR HORSE RACING PRINTS Engraved by J Harris, printed 1839 Sold together with an antique print of Mr John Morley, politician (35cm x 39cm) Qty: (5)

    Elstob Auctioneers
  • HENRY THOMAS ALKEN, BEAR BAITING & DOG BAITING
    Sep. 21, 2024

    HENRY THOMAS ALKEN, BEAR BAITING & DOG BAITING

    Est: $2,500 - $5,000

    ALKEN, Henry Thomas (1785-1851). [Bear Baiting & Dog Baiting]. Watercolor on paper. ca.1820. 24" x 20" framed. This picture is part of a superlative selection of sporting watercolors by the acclaimed British artists Samuel and Henry Alken. They were scrupulously assembled by the legendary early 19th-century collector and dealer Frank T. Sabin, and reflect the superb tastes and unrivaled eye of this most sophisticated connoisseur. As such, the present selection forms a group of outstanding original works by two renowned sporting artists. Samuel Alken and his son Henry were the most prominent members of a successful family of artists, and two of the best-known sporting artists of late 18th and early 19th-century Britain. Samuel’s parents had emigrated to England from Denmark, and he built his own artistic career to a great level of fame through his mastery of the quintessential British subject matter: the hunt. He entered the Royal Academy Schools, London, as a sculptor in 1772. In 1779 he published A New Book of Ornaments Designed and Etched by Samuel Alken, afterwards establishing himself as one of the most competent engravers in the new technique of aquatint, and he won wide acclaim for his many sporting prints. Working in this genre, Alken became one of the most prolific and acclaimed British sporting artists of his day, and passed his skills on to his son. Samuel was responsible for the early art instruction that set his son, Henry, on a path towards even greater recognition than his own. Henry received his training not just from his father, but also from the miniature painter J. T. Beaumont (1774-1851), an experience that endowed him with an accomplished graphic precision. He applied this skill to his flippant and anecdotal early paintings, etchings and watercolors of hunting, coaching, racing and other animal subjects. He was also employed by sporting periodicals as an illustrator, and provided plates for the National Sports of Great Britain (London, 1821), strengthening the market for his work in sporting circles, in particular the notorious clique of wealthy and reckless huntsmen who gathered at Melton Mowbray, Leics. Both men produced a great body of work, from watercolors and oils to popular cartoons and fine lithographs and engravings. Their masterful compositions encapsulate the spirit of the hunt, and demonstrate their flawless depictions of horses, painted masterfully in various states of movement and rest. As the present selection of their extremely rare original work shows, these two versatile artists excelled in a variety of subject matter, sometimes making forays into more humorous genres.

    Arader Galleries
  • Henry Thomas I ALKEN (1785-1851), lot of 4 coloured etchings Racing and added 5 19th century engravings/maps
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Henry Thomas I ALKEN (1785-1851), lot of 4 coloured etchings Racing and added 5 19th century engravings/maps

    Est: €200 - €300

    Henry Thomas I ALKEN (1785-1851), lot of 4 coloured etchings Racing and added 5 19th century engravings/maps Henry Thomas I ALKEN (1785-1851), lot van 4 gekleurde etsen Racing en toegevoegd 5 19e eeuwse gravures/kaarten

    Maison Jules Veilinghuis
  • Henry Alken, Two Original Hand-Colored Engravings on Paper
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Henry Alken, Two Original Hand-Colored Engravings on Paper

    Est: $10 - $200

    Group of two antique hand-colored engravings on thick brown paper after British artist Henry Alken entitled The Coachman and Greyhounds. G. Hunt engraver. Greyhounds dimensions: 7.50"L x 11.50"H. Coachman dimensions: 7"L x 10"H. Artist: Henry Alken (British 1785-1851) Issued: c. 1900 Country of Origin: England

    Lion and Unicorn
  • Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851), At full gallop and riderless, signed, watercolour and gouache, 18cm x 26cm.
    Aug. 08, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851), At full gallop and riderless, signed, watercolour and gouache, 18cm x 26cm.

    Est: £150 - £250

    Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851), At full gallop and riderless, signed, watercolour and gouache, 18cm x 26cm.

    Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
  • ENGLISH ATTR HENRY ALKEN OIL HUNTING SCENE PAINTING
    Aug. 04, 2024

    ENGLISH ATTR HENRY ALKEN OIL HUNTING SCENE PAINTING

    Est: $100 - $150

    An antique English oil on canvas hunting scene painting attributed to Henry Alken. The fine painting depicts a hunting scene with many white spotted dogs chasing a fox through the forest. Signed H Alken lower right. The canvas was relined. Henry Thomas Alken, 1785 to 1851, English artist, caricaturist, illustrator and engraver. Collectible European Figurative Fine Art, Nature Landscape Painting, Hunting Scene. One of a kind artwork.

    Antique Arena Inc
  • ALKEN HENRY (1785 - 1851) - Racing Scene - Single Horse and Jockey
    Jul. 16, 2024

    ALKEN HENRY (1785 - 1851) - Racing Scene - Single Horse and Jockey

    Est: €1,000 - €2,000

    ALKEN HENRY (1785 - 1851). Racing Scene - Single Horse and Jockey. Provenance: Sporting Gallery Inc. Wilmington, Delaware.. 31,00 x 21,00 cm.

    Capitolium Art
  • ALKEN HENRY (1785 - 1851) - Pair of paintings depicting horse racing
    Jul. 16, 2024

    ALKEN HENRY (1785 - 1851) - Pair of paintings depicting horse racing

    Est: €700 - €1,000

    ALKEN HENRY (1785 - 1851). Pair of paintings depicting horse racing. Provenance: Sporting Gallery Inc. Wilmington, Delaware.. 22,86 x 10,60 cm.

    Capitolium Art
  • ANTIQUE ENGLISH HENRY ALKEN EQUESTRIAN ENGRAVING
    Jul. 13, 2024

    ANTIQUE ENGLISH HENRY ALKEN EQUESTRIAN ENGRAVING

    Est: $100 - $150

    An antique colored engraving on paper by Henry Alken, titled Arabian. The artwork depicts a fine Arabian horse. The text below: London, Published by T. Mc Lean, Jan. 1, 1820. The item is signed by Henry Alken and entitled, matted, and framed. Henry Thomas Alken, 1785 to 1851, was an English painter and engraver chiefly known as a caricaturist and illustrator of sporting subjects and coaching scenes. Antique English Equestrian Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles.

    Antique Arena Inc
  • H. ALKEN (1785-1851), Family celebration England, around 1820, Etching
    Jul. 06, 2024

    H. ALKEN (1785-1851), Family celebration England, around 1820, Etching

    Est: €300 - €400

    Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851 ): Family celebration in an English castle, c. 1820, Etching Technique: Hand colored Etching on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "BACHELOR'S HALL.". Date: c. 1820 Description: The artwork depicts a convivial scene in a drawing room in which a group of men in red and blue clothing have gathered around a table set with food. The painting in the background shows a hunting scene, which emphasises the sophisticated lifestyle of the people depicted. Keywords: Society; men; dinner; banquet; red clothes; blue clothes; hunting scene; painting; drawing room; table; food; social gathering; historical fashion; dog; candlestick; subdued light; portraits; open door; carpet; armchair;, 19th century, Romanticism, Genre, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 39,0 cm x 45,5 cm (15,4 x 17,9 in), Plate: 30,5 cm x 38,2 cm (12 x 15 in), Depiction: 26,6 cm x 35,6 cm (10,5 x 14 in)

    Fichter Kunsthandel
  • Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851), by and after, a set of four, hunting scenes, coloured engravings, published March 1 1827 by S & J Fuller, Temple of Fancy, 34 Rathbone Place, [London], 33cm x 42cm
    Jul. 05, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851), by and after, a set of four, hunting scenes, coloured engravings, published March 1 1827 by S & J Fuller, Temple of Fancy, 34 Rathbone Place, [London], 33cm x 42cm

    Est: £30 - £50

    Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851), by and after, a set of four, hunting scenes, coloured engravings, published March 1 1827 by S & J Fuller, Temple of Fancy, 34 Rathbone Place, [London], 33cm x 42cm

    Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
  • Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper

    Est: $120 - $150

    Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper, A Steeple Chase. 4th & Last Mile. Unframed. Marked 'H. Alken Jun Delt.' and 'Now my Lads good bye!!! The High Mettled Racer is in for the Stakes.' published by Lewis & Co. Approximate measurements: sheet 20.5 inches x 13 inches ; plate size 14.25 inches x 11.25 inches Condition: Clear image, some light foxing, creases, tanning at the edges, some chipping and small closed tears. Domestic Shipping: $50

    Global Auctions Company
  • Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper

    Est: $120 - $150

    Henry Thomas Alken (English 1785-1851) Hand Colored Etching on wove paper, A Steeple Chase. 3rd Mile. Unframed. Marked 'H. Alken Jun Delt.' and 'A Chance!! Not to be thrown away.'. published by Lewis & Co. Approximate measurements: sheet 20.5 inches x 13 inches ; plate size 14.25 inches x 11.25 inches Condition: Clear image, some light foxing, creases, tanning at the edges, some chipping and small closed tears. Domestic Shipping: $50

    Global Auctions Company
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