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Mezzotint Portrait Master John Crewe As Henry VIII
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Master Crewe as Henry VIII
Joshua Reynolds, John Raphael Smith1775
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This fine example is an original mezzotint
( not a copy or re-printed version ) and is well preserved under glass within an ebonised period frame.
These works are fairly rare with most only found within existing museum collections.
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Sir Joshua Reynolds was known for his exceptional portraits of children, often commended for capturing their spirit of comedy, sympathy, innocence, and tenderness.
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This portrait of John Crewe is modelled after a painting of Britain’s Henry VIII by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497–1543). The print conveys the humour and satire intended by the original work, as the small, smiling boy mimics the mighty king.
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After the painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds (c.1775, exh. R.A. 1776, no. 239, 'Portrait of boy in the character of Harry the Eighth' Mannings, 449 Private Collection, on long-term loan to Tate Britain). John Crewe, 2nd Baron Crewe of Crewe (1772 - 1835) as a young boy, full-length, wearing fancy-dress as Henry VIII, standing with his legs apart, hands on hips. Two spaniels at his feet and a view out to parkland through a window on the right.
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NOTE
“Mezzotint. Second published state of the plate (originally published 10th December 1775). Following slight reworking and darker printing, engraved in italics: 'Joshua Reynolds Eques Pinxit.' 'J. Raphael Smith fecit.' 'Published Jan.y 23.d 1776 by John Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London.'. “
An unidentified collector's mark stamped in black ink at the lower left corner an 'E', 'L' or 'F' inside a small circle, 3mm diameter. Inscribed in graphite, lower right corner, '507'. Inscribed in graphite on the verso: 'CBM [Charles Brinsley Marlay]' '21' 'Master John Crewe' 'J.C.S. [Chaloner Smith]. 47.III'. An impression of the Boydell published state of the plate was exhibited at the Society of Artists in 1776, no. 268 as 'Portrait of a Young Gentleman' (See Notes). P.168-1937 is an impression of the first published state (Russell, II/V).
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Framed Measurements
Height 29 Inches ( 73 cm )
Width 23.5 Inches ( 60 cm )
Depth 1.25 Inches ( 3 cm )
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VISIBLE IMAGE
Height 20 Ins (51cm) x Width 14 Ins (35.5 cm)
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Condition
Very Good For Age / No Fading / original Frame
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Delivery : UK £80 / EU £150 / USA £200
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TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES : 07765 856171
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Quote Ref : 0907
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Tel : 07765856171
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Master Crewe as Henry VIII
Joshua Reynolds, John Raphael Smith1775
-
This fine example is an original mezzotint
( not a copy or re-printed version ) and is well preserved under glass within an ebonised period frame.
These works are fairly rare with most only found within existing museum collections.
-
Sir Joshua Reynolds was known for his exceptional portraits of children, often commended for capturing their spirit of comedy, sympathy, innocence, and tenderness.
-
This portrait of John Crewe is modelled after a painting of Britain’s Henry VIII by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497–1543). The print conveys the humour and satire intended by the original work, as the small, smiling boy mimics the mighty king.
-
After the painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds (c.1775, exh. R.A. 1776, no. 239, 'Portrait of boy in the character of Harry the Eighth' Mannings, 449 Private Collection, on long-term loan to Tate Britain). John Crewe, 2nd Baron Crewe of Crewe (1772 - 1835) as a young boy, full-length, wearing fancy-dress as Henry VIII, standing with his legs apart, hands on hips. Two spaniels at his feet and a view out to parkland through a window on the right.
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NOTE
“Mezzotint. Second published state of the plate (originally published 10th December 1775). Following slight reworking and darker printing, engraved in italics: 'Joshua Reynolds Eques Pinxit.' 'J. Raphael Smith fecit.' 'Published Jan.y 23.d 1776 by John Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London.'. “
An unidentified collector's mark stamped in black ink at the lower left corner an 'E', 'L' or 'F' inside a small circle, 3mm diameter. Inscribed in graphite, lower right corner, '507'. Inscribed in graphite on the verso: 'CBM [Charles Brinsley Marlay]' '21' 'Master John Crewe' 'J.C.S. [Chaloner Smith]. 47.III'. An impression of the Boydell published state of the plate was exhibited at the Society of Artists in 1776, no. 268 as 'Portrait of a Young Gentleman' (See Notes). P.168-1937 is an impression of the first published state (Russell, II/V).
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Framed Measurements
Height 29 Inches ( 73 cm )
Width 23.5 Inches ( 60 cm )
Depth 1.25 Inches ( 3 cm )
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VISIBLE IMAGE
Height 20 Ins (51cm) x Width 14 Ins (35.5 cm)
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Condition
Very Good For Age / No Fading / original Frame
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Delivery : UK £80 / EU £150 / USA £200
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TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES : 07765 856171
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Quote Ref : 0907
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Price
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DimensionsFrame Size:Height 29 Ins (73 cm)x Width 23.5 Ins (60 cm)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Engravings
Date 1776
18th Century Antiques Material Paper
Origin English
Artist Joshua Reynolds
Condition Very Good Order For Age / Well Preserved Under Glass / No Fading or Damage.
Item code as153a1439 / 0907
Status For Sale
£675.00 
$861.10
€789.08
$861.10
€789.08
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Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
International Delivery Quotes Worldwide are available on request by providing your full name and address together with a postal / area code and a contact number.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
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Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
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If payment is not received within this time, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
View all stock from
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Private dealerBy appointment only
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
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