Richard Houston Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Richard Houston Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 05, 2024
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Sep. 19, 2024
Pesne, Antoine (Paris, Berlin 1683-1757) , Nachfolger
Est: €12,000 - €14,400
Friedrich der Große als Feldherr nach 1740 Ganzfiguriges Porträt des jugendlichen Königs mit Kommandostab und Hermelinmantel. Über der Schulter das orangefarbene Band des Schwarzen Adler-Ordens. Links im Hintergrund ein in Flammen stehendes Gebäude. Wohl vom irischen Bildnismaler, Schabkünstler und Radierer Richard Houston (um 1721-1775) nach dem Original gemalt, welches Friedrich seinem Onkel George II. von England schenkte, (heute Royal Collection in London). Lwd. (doubl.) 112×94 cm. R. {Anbei: Expertise} von Prof. Dr. Helmut Börsch-Supan. (61011)
Leo Spik
Aug. 31, 2024
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeronam Prazsky in Czech, 1379 - 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721? - 1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8 in. plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Aug. 17, 2024
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeronam Prazsky in Czech, 1379 - 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721? - 1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8 in. plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Aug. 17, 2024
Richard Houston hand colored etching on paper
Est: $250 - $350
Richard Houston hand colored etching on paper depicting landscape scene with villagers. London Printed for Rob Sayer Map and Print seller at The Golden Buck opposite Fetter Lane , Fleet street. Weight 4lbs. Overall framed size 17 1/2"h x 21 1/4"w.
King Galleries
Aug. 03, 2024
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeronam Prazsky in Czech, 1379 - 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721? - 1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8 in. plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Jul. 24, 2024
Houston (Richard, c.1721-1775). Haman's Condemnation, 1775
Est: £80 - £120
Houston (Richard, c.1721-1775). Haman's Condemnation, 1775 * Houston (Richard, c.1721-1775). Haman's Condemnation, 1775, mezzotint on paper, after Rembrandt, plate size 50.5 x 35.6 cm (19 7/8 x 14 ins), sheet size 52.4 x 36.8 cm (20 5/8 x 14 1/2 ins), in a gilt frame with ornate corners (with some loss), plus Atkinson (Thomas Lewis, 1817-1898). The Free Kirk or Highland Conversation, mezzotint on paper, laid on board, after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, signed by the engraver in pencil to lower margin, Currie and Co label to board verso, image size 63.5 x 53 cm (25 x 21 ins), sheet size 73.5 x 60.5 cm, lacking frame, and other miscellaneous 19th and 20th century prints by and after H. M. Bateman, E. Delarue, Vincent New, George Baxter after Rubens 'The third day he rose again', and Robert Morden engraved map of Monmouth QTY: (15)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 04, 2024
Kriegsschiffe.
Est: €70 - €100
A Calm where several Capital Ships of War are seen in different Positions. Mezzotinto v. Richard Houston (1721-1775) n. W.Vanderveld bei R.Sayer, Ldn. um 1750. 22,5 x 31 bzw. 35,5 cm (mit gest. seitl. Einfassung). Unter Passep. u. Glas gerahmt (nicht ausgerahmt). Unt., li. neben dem Titel Dünnst. mit Einrissen, leicht gebr., ob. tls. Einrisse bis etw. i.d. Darst. - ╔Dabei: Kriegsschiffe u. Boote auf See.╗ Kupferstich v. N.Ruiyter, 18. Jh. Qu.4°. Unter Passep. u. Glas gerahmt (nicht ausgerahmt). - Stärker gebr., vereinz. Knickf., ob. li. Einriss bis i.d. Darst. Zus. 2 Bl. D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
May. 30, 2024
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
May. 09, 2024
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeronam Prazsky in Czech, 1379 - 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721? - 1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8 in. plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Apr. 18, 2024
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Apr. 18, 2024
Rembrandt van Rijn, Richard Houston, Man with knife.
Est: €475 - €675
Man with knife; portrait of an unknown man with moustache holding a knife in his right hand after a painting of Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669). This is a scratched letter proof mezzotint engraving made in 1757 by Richard Houston (1721-1775) after a painting of Rembrandt van Rijn. Proof before the text below was engraved. Reference: Chaloner Smith 1883 / British Mezzotint portraits from the introduction of the art to the early part of the present century (146.Ia). First state proof. In very good condition printed on laid paper with 5 mm margins. Very good dark early impression of this rare mezzotint. With a good watermark. The light and darkness of the painting well reflected in this mezzotint.
Old Master Print
Mar. 14, 2024
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeronam Prazsky in Czech, 1379 - 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721? - 1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8 in. plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Feb. 29, 2024
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Feb. 15, 2024
Kriegsschiffe.
Est: €100 - €150
A Calm where several Capital Ships of War are seen in different Positions. Mezzotinto v. Richard Houston (1721-1775) n. W.Vanderveld bei R.Sayer, Ldn. um 1750. 22,5 x 31 bzw. 35,5 cm (mit gest. seitl. Einfassung). Unter Passep. u. Glas gerahmt (nicht ausgerahmt). Unt., li. neben dem Titel Dünnst. mit Einrissen, leicht gebr., ob. tls. Einrisse bis etw. i.d. Darst. - ╔Dabei: Kriegsschiffe u. Boote auf See.╗ Kupferstich v. N.Ruiyter, 18. Jh. Qu.4°. Unter Passep. u. Glas gerahmt (nicht ausgerahmt). - Stärker gebr., vereinz. Knickf., ob. li. Einriss bis i.d. Darst. Zus. 2 Bl. D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Jan. 26, 2024
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Jan. 18, 2024
Richard Houston, Two Engravings
Est: $50 - $500
(English, 1721-1775) comprising "The Portraiture of Babraham..." and "The Portraiture of Crab..." after paintings by Spencer, published by Thomas Spencer and Robert Clee, London Each overall: 13-1/2"h x 15-1/2"w Each sight: 11-1/2"h x 13-1/4"w
Nye & Company
Dec. 28, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Nov. 30, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Nov. 02, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Sep. 21, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Sep. 21, 2023
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (JeronÃ½m Prazsky in Czech, 1379 â 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721?â1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8" plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Aug. 24, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Jul. 20, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Jun. 15, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Jun. 15, 2023
Richard Houston, Two Engravings
Est: $700 - $900
(English, 1721-1775) comprising "The Portraiture of Babraham..." and "The Portraiture of Crab..." after paintings by Spencer, published by Thomas Spencer and Robert Clee, London Each overall: 13-1/2"h x 15-1/2"w Each sight: 11-1/2"h x 13-1/4"w
Nye & Company
May. 26, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Apr. 28, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Apr. 19, 2023
RICHARD HOUSTON (IRISH, 1721-1775) AFTER WILLIAM HOARE HENRY BILSON LEGGE PORTRAIT PRINT
Est: $100 - $200
RICHARD HOUSTON (IRISH, 1721-1775) AFTER WILLIAM HOARE HENRY BILSON LEGGE PORTRAIT PRINT, reverse glass mezzotint, seating depiction holding a document in his right hand, titled "The Right Hon. Henry Bilson Legge". Housed in possibly original period frame. 1775. 14" x 9 1/2" sight, 16" x 12 1/4" OA.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Mar. 30, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Feb. 23, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Feb. 23, 2023
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeroným Prazsky in Czech, 1379 – 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721?–1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8" plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Feb. 04, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Jan. 12, 2023
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Dec. 29, 2022
Portrait of Jerome of Prague 1379 _ 1416) Czech church reformer
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeron_m Prazsky in Czech, 1379 _ 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721?_1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8" plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Dec. 15, 2022
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Nov. 19, 2022
Portrait of Jerome of Prague 1379 _ 1416) Czech church reformer
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeron_m Prazsky in Czech, 1379 _ 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721?_1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8" plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Nov. 10, 2022
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Oct. 20, 2022
HOUSTON Richard (1721-1775)
Est: €200 - €300
Série de 6 gravures "Portraits de chevaux célèbres". XVIIIe siècle. 29x35 cm
Hotel des vente Legros
Oct. 13, 2022
Portrait of Jerome of Prague 1379 _ 1416) Czech church reformer
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeron_m Prazsky in Czech, 1379 _ 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721?_1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8" plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Sep. 29, 2022
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Sep. 13, 2022
HOUSTON, RICHARD
Est: -
HOUSTON, RICHARD 1721 - 1775 'The Portraiture of White-Nose' (original title). Aquatint after Thomas Spencer (1700-1763). Coloured, with caption. Published in 1756. Reprinted circa 1900. 51 x 55 cm, framed. Keywords: images, graphics, illustrations, depictions, art, artworks, pictures, Ireland, Irish, European, Eire
Sigalas
Sep. 08, 2022
Portrait of Jerome of Prague 1379 _ 1416) Czech church reformer
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeron_m Prazsky in Czech, 1379 _ 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721?_1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8" plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Aug. 25, 2022
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Jul. 28, 2022
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
Jul. 14, 2022
Portrait of Jerome of Prague 1379 _ 1416) Czech church reformer
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeron_m Prazsky in Czech, 1379 _ 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721?_1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8" plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books
Jun. 23, 2022
Richard Houston (1721-1775) Portrait of Wycliffe
Est: $200 - $300
[PORTRAIT] original 18th century mezzotint engraving by Richard Houston (1721??1775) the Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Offered here ia a rare portrait of John Wycliffe ( c. 1320?1384) English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher,translator, reformer and university teacher at Oxford in England, who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. Print has been cropped and laid to larger sheet. Mezzotint is the rarest of all print mediums - almost a lost art today. A high level of quality and richness in the mezzotint print can be achieved. The mezzotint printmaking method was invented by the German amateur artist Ludwig von Siegen (1609?c 1680). His earliest mezzotint print dates to 1642 and is a portrait of Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). VG.
East Coast Books
May. 26, 2022
Portrait of Jerome of Prague 1379 _ 1416) Czech church reformer
Est: $200 - $300
Original 18th century portrait of Jerome of Prague (Jeron_m Prazsky in Czech, 1379 _ 1416) was a Czech church reformer and one of the chief followers of Jan Hus who was burned for heresy at the Council of Constance. This original mezzotint portrait is by Richard Houston (1721?_1775) who was an Irish mezzotint engraver, whose career was mostly in London. Born in Dublin about 1721, he became a pupil of John Brooks, who was also the master of James McArdell and Charles Spooner. He came to London about 1747, and some of his early plates bear the address "near Drummond's at Charing Cross". In debt to Robert Sayer the print-seller, he was arrested and confined to the Fleet prison; according to Sayer this in order that he might know where to find the dissipated Houston. He was released in 1760, on the accession of George III. As a free agent he was commissioned by Carington Bowles. Cropped and mounted many years ago, the image is approx. 10-1/4 x 8" plus margins. VG.
East Coast Books