(3) English Engravings, Portraits After John Downman & George Romney

Lot description

(lot of 3) Framed intaglio prints on paper, each retaining Henry Graves and Company, London label verso, including: (2) engravings, Female Portraits, after John Downman (Welsh, 1750-1824), engraved by Jules Simon Payrau (French, active c.1890-1905), pencil-signed by the engraver lower center, published by Henry Graves and Company, London, 1909, (one) Portrait of Catherine Bulteel, signed and dated 1781 in print, (one) Portrait of Maria Amalia, each sight: approx 13"h, 10.25"w, overall: approx 19.25"h, 16 7/8"w; (1) mezzotint in colors, "The Stafford Children," after George Romney (British, 1734-1802), engraved by Thomas Gooch Appleton (British, 1854-1924), sight: approx 10.25"h, 13"w, overall: approx 16 7/8"h, 19.25"w; 14.75lbs total