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ANTIQUE BARTOLOZZI ENGRAVINGS
Selection of figure studies drawn and engraved by Bartolozzi as well as after Cipriani, Guercino, Kaufmann etc.

Francesco Bartolozzi is one of the most famous and sought after Engravers of the 18th Century. He was not only an engraver and etcher, but also an accomplished painter. Born in Florence, 1727; died in Lisbon, 1815. His father was a goldsmith of excellent family and early on taught the use of the burin to his boy who, when he was ten years of age, engraved two heads which showed the promise of his talent. In the Florentine Academy he learnt to work in oil, chalks, and aquarelle. Unsurpassed by any artist of his day in his knowledge of anatomy, and with a passion for the antique, young Bartolozzi became a master in depicting beauty of expression, movement, and form. From 1745 until 1751 he studied with Wagner, the Venetian historical engraver. This apprenticeship ended, he married Lucia Ferro and the young pair, on Cardinal Bottari's invitation went to Rome. Returning to Venice, his fame grew very rapidly, and in 1764, Dalton, King George III's librarian, took him to England, where he was appointed Engraver to the King, and, for years later, Royal Academician. In London he engraved over two thousand plates, nearly all in the stipple or the "red-chalk style", a method recently invented by the French, but brought into vogue and elevated into a distinct art by Bartolozzi. He devoted himself to the human figure, and his engravings abound in sweet and tender types of beauty, graceful in form and outline. As with these Engravings, after Cipriani, Bartolozzi found delicate modulations of light and shade with a roundness, finish, and suggestion of flesh never before seen in engraved work. Bartolozzi's drawing was superb; and although he was a reproductive artist he improved the work he copied, especially the drawing, even Sir Joshua Reynolds thanking him for such a service. His pupils called him the "god of drawing". His splendid line work was obscured by the great popularity attained by his stippled prints, and his few etchings show a free, bold, and unfettered sweep of line. They, too, were reproduced from pictures by others, but the translation always improved on the original. In 1802 Bartolozzi went to Lisbon, where he was knighted, and where he worked and taught until his death. He was buried in the church of Saint Isabella.

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bartolozzi1 A beautiful Sepia Stipple engraving in period frame. Bartolozzi after Kauffman, Cipriani or Cosway ? Circa 1780 unfortunately trimmed to image and have been unable to identify. Circular, 10.5 image diameter. Page size 14 x 34 inches in Excellent Condition. SOLD	bartolozzi2 The arrival of Eloisa and meeting Abelard in the Elysian Fields.after JG Cipriani and engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi published London 1784. This is a distressed copy of this coloured engraving with one worm hole. The period frame is comprised of brass overlay and I believe to be early 19th century. Page size 14 x 34 inches in Excellent Condition.	bartolozzi3 Page size 14 x 34 inches in Excellent Condition. Ł95
bartolozzi4 THALIA..Mrs Abington, a coloured stipple Engraving after Richard Cosway, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi and published in 1783 by S Watts London unrestored and framed in a 19th century moulding. (the print has not been cut/trimmed but just lies behind frame) Page size 14 x 34 inches in Excellent Condition. Ł225	bartolozzi5 The two engravings, unrestored and "time" ravaged.There are three schools of thought 1. Trim to image (as frequently the case, mainly by the Victorians) 2. Clean/restore and mount in a modern frame.3.Do not clean but "gold"mount to plate mark and frame in period frame. Keep or not to keep title etc... Personally I love them trimmed in a smaller compact frame as illustrated, but cannot bring myself to trim such beautiful images. sold "as is" without frames... Page size 14 x 34 inches in Excellent Condition.	bartolozzi6 HARRIET VISCOUNTESS BULKELEY, a coloured stipple Engraving after Richard Cosway, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi and published in 1783 by S Watts London unrestored and framed in a 19th century moulding. (the print has not been cut/trimmed but just lies behind frame) Page size 14 x 34 inches in Excellent Condition. Ł225
bartolozzi7a Pair of circa 1785 Bartolozzi round stipple engravings in 19th century period frames depicting classical ladies and cupid Whilst the name of the engraver has been preserved by the Victorian framer I am not sure whether they are after Angelica Kaufman or Cipriani, (any help would be appreciated!!)The roundals measure 15 inches across and are in very good condition with some small restoration needed for the "perfectionists". the prints are in near fine condition perhaps a little faded, please study images before purchasing Very good condition Ł320 the pair, postage is applicable to these items, but delivery within 50 miles of Hertfordshire would be free of charge	bartolozzi7b Pair as above	bartolozzi7 Pair as above
bartolozzi8 Pair as above	bartolozzi9 Pair as above	bartolozzi10 Oliver Cromwell discovering Jeremiah White his chaplain, on his knees before Lady Frances his daughter by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by Anthony Molteno, after Giovanni Battista Cipriani stipple engraving, published 19 April 1803 12 5/8 in. x 15 1/8 in. (321 mm x 385 mm) paper size Reference Collection and with thanks to the National Portrait Gallery reference D28702 Coloured image in excellent condition, typically trimmed later for putting in Period early 19th century gilt frame in country house condition.. (needs tlc) Ł195
bartolozzi11 Image in excellent condition. Ł195	bartolozzi008 These copperplate prints are fabulous 1780s Engravings drawn and etched by Francesc Bartolozzi. Each print measures 12.5 x 9.5 inches. Some foxing that can be cleaned at no extra charge. Ł110 sold	bartolozzi009 These copperplate prints are fabulous 1780s Engravings drawn and etched by Francesc Bartolozzi. Each print measures 12.5 x 9.5 inches. Some foxing that can be cleaned at no extra charge. Ł110
bartolozzi010 These copperplate prints are fabulous 1780s Engravings drawn and etched by Francesc Bartolozzi. Each print measures 12.5 x 9.5 inches. Some foxing that can be cleaned at no extra charge. Ł110	bartolozzi011 These copperplate prints are fabulous 1780s Engravings drawn and etched by Francesc Bartolozzi. Each print measures 12.5 x 9.5 inches. Some foxing that can be cleaned at no extra charge. Ł110	bartolozzi013 These copperplate prints are fabulous 1780s Engravings drawn and etched by Francesc Bartolozzi. Each print measures 12.5 x 9.5 inches. As found Ł110
bartolozzi014 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches maturity As found, see scan for tear through title without loss to image. Ł39	bartolozzi015 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches Excellent Ł39	bartolozzi016 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches character Excellent Ł39
bartolozzi017 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches childhood Excellent Ł39	bartolozzi018 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches character Excellent Ł39	bartolozzi019 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches age Excellent Ł39
bartolozzi020 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches Excellent Ł39	bartolozzi021 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches Excellent Ł39	bartolozzi022 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches childhood Excellent Ł39
bartolozzi023 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches Age Excellent Ł39	bartolozzi024 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches Age Excellent Ł39	bartolozzi025 These small stipple engravings are from a 1797, (200 year old) drawing book and are in the style of Bartolozzi Page size 8 x 5 inches Youth Excellent Ł39

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