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STANLEY, George
[Sale catalogue. 1831:07:14]
A catalogue of a genuine collection of Dutch and Flemish pictures, the greater part a recent importation, ... also of about thirty fine poetical subjects, the productions and property of Frank Howard, Esq. the ingenious illustrator of "The spirit of Shakespeare," who is relinquishing poetical and historical compositions, in order to devote his talents to portraiture: which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Stanley, at his rooms, 21, Old Bond Street, on Thursday the 14th of July, 1831, ...
London (Place), printed by Walton and Mitchell,, [1831].
7, [1] p.; 28.5 cm. (4º)

Lugt 12720.

Copy Notes With the title-page inscribed in ink John Soane Esq with Mr Frank Howards / best compts. and the descriptions of lots 77 and 91 scratched out by the same hand, the former being emended to read attempt to apply Cuyps principle to a female head. Lot 79, 'Cupid in the Clouds' is noted also (by Howard?) as relating to Shakespeare's Mids. Nights Dream. Bound in a collection of sale catalogues.

Binding Recent half goatskin.

Reference Number 2489

Additional Names Stanley, Mr., auctioneer.[Sale cat. 1831:07:14]; Howard, Frank (ca.$1805--1866) - Auctions


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