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Mezzotintostecher, copperplate engraver, Etcher, b. 1740 - d. 1811

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  • AMERICAN REVOLUTION – DIXON, John (1740-1811). A Political Lesson....
    Dec. 05, 2017

    AMERICAN REVOLUTION – DIXON, John (1740-1811). A Political Lesson....

    Est: $5,000 - $7,500

    AMERICAN REVOLUTION – DIXON, John (1740-1811). A Political Lesson....

    Christie's
  • John Dixon
    Jul. 21, 2017

    John Dixon

    Est: $200 - $300

    John Dixon (Irish, 1740–1811) DAVID GARRICK AS RICHARD III, 1772, mezzotint engraving, framed, signed in plate, sight H25" W16" Provenance: South Carolina collection

    Charlton Hall
  • John Dixon, (1740 - 1811) Watercolour: ''The Giants Chair at the Causeway,
    Oct. 06, 2015

    John Dixon, (1740 - 1811) Watercolour: ''The Giants Chair at the Causeway,

    Est: €300 - €400

    John Dixon, (1740 - 1811) Watercolour: ''The Giants Chair at the Causeway, Northern Ireland, with figures in foreground,'' 20cms x 28.5cms (8'' x 11 1/4''), signed and inscribed, gilt frame. (1)

    Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
  • John Dixon, British 1740-c.1811- "Henry, Duke of
    Mar. 19, 2013

    John Dixon, British 1740-c.1811- "Henry, Duke of

    Est: £400 - £600

    John Dixon, British 1740-c.1811- "Henry, Duke of Buccleugh", after Thomas Gainsborough FRSA, publ June 11th 1771 by J Boydell; mezzotint, 45x32.5cm: James McArdle, British 1729-1765- Sir Edward Turner MP 2nd Bart of Arnbrosden, Oxon, after Thomas Gainsborough FRSA; mezzotint, 50x35cm: Valentine Green, British 1739-1813- "John Mantagu Earl of Sandwich Viscount Hinchingbrook", after Johan Zoffany RA, publ by V Green Salisbury Street Strand August 30th 1774; mezzotint, 50.5x35cm: Samuel William Reynolds, British 1773-1835- "The Right Honble Charles James Fox", after John Raphael, publ Jany 1st 1792 by J Brydon at his Looking Glass & Print Warehouse Charing Cross London; mezzotint, 50.5x35cm: John Jones, British c.1745-1797- "The Right Honble Edmund Burke", after George Romney; mezzotint, bears label for P & D Colnagi & Co Ltd., London, attached to the reverse of the frame, 50.5x35.5cm: John Dean, British 1754-1798- "The Right Honble the Earl of Charlemont", after Richard Livesay, publ Dec 20 1785 by the Proprietor No 68 Newman Street Oxford Street and in Dublin by and Cornelius Callaghan Great Britain Street; mezzotint, 63x38cm., (6)

    Roseberys
  • John Dixon (1740-1801) after George Stubbs
    Dec. 08, 2010

    John Dixon (1740-1801) after George Stubbs

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    John Dixon (1740-1801) after George Stubbs A Tigress mezzotint, fourth and final state, good impression with narrow margins on three sides, trimmed along plate mark and image at top edge, published by J. Boydell, S. Hooper, T. Bradford, T. Burford and J. Dixon, London, 1773 S. 19¼ x 23½in. (490 x 597mm.)

    Christie's
  • John Dixon (c.1740-1811) WILLIAM ROBERT
    Sep. 28, 2009

    John Dixon (c.1740-1811) WILLIAM ROBERT

    Est: €400 - €500

    John Dixon (c.1740-1811) WILLIAM ROBERT FITZGERALD, 2ND DUKE OF LEINSTER (1749-1804), 1773 signed lower right; signed lower left by Sir Joshua Reynolds; dated lower centre; with original Colnaghi label on reverse mezzotint 51 by 36cm., 20 by 14in. Provenance: P.& D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd., London; Private collection Literature: Bromley, Henry, A Catalogue of Engraved British Portraits from Egbert the Great to the Present Time, T. Payne, London, 1793, p.331 John Dixon was born in Dublin and studied at the drawing school of the Dublin Society before moving to London in 1765 where he exhibited with Society of Artists of Great Britain from 1766. By 1770 Dixon had engraved four fine mezzotints after Reynolds; these and other portraits were published by William Wynne Ryland. From 1771 Dixon himself published some of his prints, most by Reynolds, as is the case with this work. His Final exhibit in 1775 was of the 1st Duke of Leinster, James Fitzgerald (See Chaloner Smith, no. 22) after Reynolds. This work was celebrated as, "A masterpiece of Art which has never been excelled". Dixon married Ann Kempe, a wealthy widow, the same year after which he ceased to work and retired to a life of leisure.

    Whyte's
  • John Dixon (1740-1801), after Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A.
    Sep. 16, 2009

    John Dixon (1740-1801), after Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A.

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    John Dixon (1740-1801), after Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A. Her Grace Mary Duchess of Ancaster and Kesteven mezzotint on laid paper, first state of two, with margins, published by W.W.Ryland and H.Bryer S. 25¼ x 16in. (64.1 x 40.7cm.) with portrait mezzotints after Reynolds of 'Lady O'Brien'; the 'Marquis of Tavistock'; and Caroline Countess of Carlisle (4)

    Christie's
  • John Dixon (1740-1801), after Sawrey Gilpin and Richard Cosway
    Feb. 25, 2009

    John Dixon (1740-1801), after Sawrey Gilpin and Richard Cosway

    Est: £400 - £600

    John Dixon (1740-1801), after Sawrey Gilpin and Richard Cosway The Marquis of Lothian mezzotint on laid paper, good impression with narrow margins on three sides, proof before title, published by J.Boydell and J.Dixon, London, 1773 S. 21¼ x 24 1/8in. (54 x 61.3cm.)

    Christie's
  • Mrs Blake
    Mar. 12, 2008

    Mrs Blake

    Est: £500 - £700

    John Dixon (1740-1801), after Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A. Mrs Blake mezzotint on laid paper, third state of three, good impression with thread margins, published by J.Dixon, London, 1771, inscribed in ink 'Mrs Blake' lower margin unframed P. 24 7/16 x 15 7/8in. (62.1 x 40.4cm.)

    Christie's
  • Her Grace Mary Duchess of Ancaster and Kesteven
    Mar. 12, 2008

    Her Grace Mary Duchess of Ancaster and Kesteven

    Est: £400 - £600

    John Dixon (1740-1801), after Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A. Her Grace Mary Duchess of Ancaster and Kesteven mezzotint on laid paper, first state of two, proof before title, good impression with margins, published by W.W.Ryland and H.Bryer unframed P. 24 1/8 x 14 15/16in. (61.2 x 37.9cm.)

    Christie's
  • A Tigress
    Mar. 12, 2008

    A Tigress

    Est: £3,000 - £4,000

    John Dixon (1740-1801), after George Stubbs A Tigress mezzotint on laid paper, fourth and final state, good impression with thread margins, published by J.Boydell, S.Hooper, T.Bradford, T.Burford and J.Dixon, London, 1773 P. 19 x 23in. (48.3 x 58.5cm.)

    Christie's
  • John Dixon (c.1740-1811) William Robert, 2nd Duke
    Jul. 03, 2007

    John Dixon (c.1740-1811) William Robert, 2nd Duke

    Est: €80 - €120

    John Dixon (c.1740-1811) William Robert, 2nd Duke of Leinster, Marquis of Kildare after a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds Mezzotint, 44 x 40cm Original label verso Published by John Dixon himself in 1775 Kempes Row. This print was commented on in Walpole's Anecdotes of Painting Dallway's edition Vol. III, P.936 as such Sir Joshua Reynolds was extremely fortunate in his engravers, the portrait of the Duke of Leinster engraved after him by Dixon is a masterpiece of art and never been excelled.

    Adam's
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