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Edward Rooker, (3) architectural prints

Edward Rooker (British, 1712-1774), fine art reproductions of hand-colored engravings after Sir William Chambers, Architect, "Temple of the Sun", "Temple of Bellona". and "Temple of Pan", matted and framed under glass, 16"h x 11.25"w (sight), 27"h x 21.75"w (frames)

Chinese School, 19th Century (4pcs)

Chinese School, 19th Century pair works by unknown artist FLORAL SPECIMENS, watercolor, framed, signed, sight H11 1/4" W15 1/4" pair works by Edward Rooker (British, 1712-1774) INTERIOR SCENES, and ARCHITECTURE, hand-colored engravings, framed, signed in plate, sight H18 1/4" W12 1/4" and H12 1/2" W18 1/4" (4pcs) Provenance: G. Walker Gallery, Columbia, SC Private collection

Edward Rooker Anatomical Etching

England 1712-1774 Anatomical etching depicting skeletal, nerve, organ, and muscle structures by English engraver Edward Rooker who studied under Henry Roberts.

Edward ROOKER: "Rich Imperial Crown" - Engraving

Etching with engraving of King George III's crown, 1763, by Edward Rooker (British, 1712-1774), captioned: "The True Representation of the Rich Imperial Crown of State, Worn by his most Sacred Majesty King GEORGE the Third, on the Day of his CORONATION, September 22, 1761. The Crown being 8 Inches Diameter & 12 inches high, from the Ermin border to the Summit of the Transparent Cross; Embellished with 2621 Brilliants of the finest water. Provided by Mr. Aaron Franks, Several of which weighing above 100 Grains Each, together 12 Ounces or One pound Troy weight, Surpassing in Richness and Beauty, all the Preceeding Crowns in England. Made under the Direction of Francis Grofse Jeweller in London. Published according to Act of Parliament July 1763."The artist, Edward Rooker (E. Rooker printed lower right of image) was born in Towcester in Northamptonshire around 1712, to Michael and Ann Rooker, and was a pupil of Henry Roberts, a landscape engraver. He became celebrated for his architectural plates, which he executed in an extremely rich and artistic style. Art historian Horace Walpole termed him the "Marc Antonio" of architecture. Rooker was also an actor, working at the Drury Lane Theatre in London between 1752–74, often playing the role of the harlequin. Perhaps Rooker's finest work is a set of six views of London, engraved in the manner of Piranesi from drawings by Paul and Thomas Sandby, which he published himself in 1766. In that year he also drew and engraved a large view of Blackfriars Bridge, then in course of construction. He engraved many landscapes after William Pars, Paul Sandby, Richard Wilson, and others. He also etched, in conjunction with Sandby, three of the set of six large plates of subjects from Tasso's "Gerusalemme Liberata" painted by John Collins. Mounted and double matted. Provenance: Phyllis Lucas Gallery, NYC. [Impression: 17" H x 14.375" W, on larger sheet. Overall: 23.5" H x 21" W]. Age toning and foxing.

Edward ROOKER: "Rich Imperial Crown" - Engraving

Etching with engraving of King George III's crown, 1763, by Edward Rooker (British, 1712-1774), captioned: "The True Representation of the Rich Imperial Crown of State, Worn by his most Sacred Majesty King GEORGE the Third, on the Day of his CORONATION, September 22, 1761. The Crown being 8 Inches Diameter & 12 inches high, from the Ermin border to the Summit of the Transparent Cross; Embellished with 2621 Brilliants of the finest water. Provided by Mr. Aaron Franks, Several of which weighing above 100 Grains Each, together 12 Ounces or One pound Troy weight, Surpassing in Richness and Beauty, all the Preceeding Crowns in England. Made under the Direction of Francis Grofse Jeweller in London. Published according to Act of Parliament July 1763."The artist, Edward Rooker (E. Rooker printed lower right of image) was born in Towcester in Northamptonshire around 1712, to Michael and Ann Rooker, and was a pupil of Henry Roberts, a landscape engraver. He became celebrated for his architectural plates, which he executed in an extremely rich and artistic style. Art historian Horace Walpole termed him the "Marc Antonio" of architecture. Rooker was also an actor, working at the Drury Lane Theatre in London between 1752–74, often playing the role of the harlequin. Perhaps Rooker's finest work is a set of six views of London, engraved in the manner of Piranesi from drawings by Paul and Thomas Sandby, which he published himself in 1766. In that year he also drew and engraved a large view of Blackfriars Bridge, then in course of construction. He engraved many landscapes after William Pars, Paul Sandby, Richard Wilson, and others. He also etched, in conjunction with Sandby, three of the set of six large plates of subjects from Tasso's "Gerusalemme Liberata" painted by John Collins. Mounted and double matted. Provenance: Phyllis Lucas Gallery, NYC. [Impression: 17" H x 14.375" W, on larger sheet. Overall: 23.5" H x 21" W]. Age toning and foxing.

Edward Rooker (1712-1774): English School

Edward Rooker (1712-1774), English School. Colored engraving, titled "Covent Garden Piazza." Matted, in gilt wood frame. [Art: 15 1/4 x 21 inches: Frame: 23 x 29 inches].

An C18th engraving, 'Part of the Bridge at Blackfriars, as it was in July 1766', engraved and published by Edward Rooker, Dec 31st 1766, 16" x 21"

London.- Rooker (Edward) Part of the bridge at Blackfriars as it was in July 1766, etching and engraving, 1777.

London.- Rooker (Edward) Part of the bridge at Blackfriars as it was in July 1766, one plate from the suite 'Six Views of London', etching on laid paper with fine hand-colouring, 410 x 545 mm. (16 1/8 x 21 1/2 in), under glass, minor surface dirt and some light browning to extremities, framed and glazed, Boydell, 1777.

EDWARD ROOKER AFTER PAUL SANDBY 'A View of St Jam

EDWARD ROOKER AFTER PAUL SANDBY 'A View of St James's Gate from Cleveland Row', engraving with hand-colouring, pub c.1777 by John Boydell, 41 x 53cm

EDWARD ROOKER AFTER PAUL SANDBY 'A View of St Jam

EDWARD ROOKER AFTER PAUL SANDBY 'A View of St James's Gate from Cleveland Row', engraving with hand-colouring, pub c.1777 by John Boydell, 41 x 53cm

After Edward Rooker (1712-1774) British. 'The Temple of Peace, at Kew', Print, overall 17.5" x 12.5"

After Edward Rooker (1712-1774) British. 'The Temple of Peace, at Kew', Print, overall 17.5" x 12.5", and the companion piece, 'The Temple of the Sun', with two other prints, four (4).

After Edward Rooker (1712-1774) British. 'Design of the Triumphant Arch, Wilton, Earl of Pembroke',

After Edward Rooker (1712-1774) British. 'Design of the Triumphant Arch, Wilton, Earl of Pembroke', Print, 18.5" x 14", and five others, a set of six (6).

Set of Four 18th C. Staircase Engravings

English, mid 18th century. A set of four etched and engraved staircase details from "The British Architect; or, The Builder's Treasury of Staircases" by Abraham Swan (British, active 1745-68) with engravings by Edward Rooker (British, 1711-1774), published in London in many editions prior to 1775. Set comprises of plate XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX, and XXX. Each image inscribed within plate "A. Swan inv et Delin" and "E. Rooker Sculp". Framed 22" x 16.5", unframed sight size 14.25" x 9". Note: Many engravings from this book reside in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, NY, USA.

Edward Rooker, British 1712-1774- "The

Edward Rooker, British 1712-1774- "The Horse-Guards", after M A Rooker, publ Feb the 20th 1768 by Edward Rooker in Queen's Court, Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields; hand-coloured engraving, 40x54cm Provenance: with Henry Sotheran Limited, London, according to label attached to the reverse of the frame: David Loggan, British 1635-1692- "Collegium Exoniense"; engraving, 29x42cm: After Richard Cosway RA, British 1742-1821- "Education"; stipple engraving painted in colours, 24x14cm: together with a quantity of further prints, pictures and reproductions, many of small proportions, (a lot) (to include one box)

Edward Rooker (1712-1774), after P. Sandby Scotland-Yard with Part of the Banqueting-House handcoloured etching, published J. Boydell, London, 1777 S.15½ x 21in. (39.5 x 53.2cm.) with two engraved handcoloured views of the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, after T.H. Shepherd and R. White

Edward Rooker, British c.1712-1774- 'The

Edward Rooker, British c.1712-1774- 'The Horse-Guards' after Michael Angelo Rooker, publ by Edward Rooker 1768; hand-coloured engraving, 37.7x53cm Provenance: Henry Sotheran Limited, according to label (verso)

Edward Rooker, British c.1712-1774- 'The

Edward Rooker, British c.1712-1774- 'The Horse-Guards' after Michael Angelo Rooker, publ by Edward Rooker 1768; hand-coloured engraving, 37.7x53cm Provenance: Henry Sotheran Limited, according to label (verso)

Edward Rooker (1712-1774)

Edward Rooker (1712-1774) Section of St Paul's Cathederal, decorated agreeably to the original intention of Sr. Christopher Wren engraving, published by A.P.Moore, London, 1801 S. 34½ x 26in. (87.5 x 66cm.)

Edward Rooker (1712-1774), James Basire (1730-1802)

[Architectural Designs]: Four Plates four engravings, circa 1770, on wove papers, all with margins, pale light-staining, minor surface soiling, soft handling creases, occasional pale foxing, otherwise all apparently in good condition, not examined out of the frames all P. 13 1/2 x 9 in. (343 x 229 mm.) all overall 23 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (597 x 470 mm.) (4)