Bartolozzi and his works : a biographical and descriptive account of the life and career of Francesco Bartolozzi, R.A. - in 2 volumes
London : Field & Tuer, 1881. 1st edition. Library copies. Good copies in the original gilt-blocked paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Minor library marks remain. First volume SIGNED and inscribed. Item #395995
Physical description: 2 volumes : illustrations, portraits, 29 cm. Notes: Includes indexes. Dupe #219679. Contents: Vol. 1. Bartolozzi : sketch of his life -- Bartolozzi's family -- Analysis of style -- Bartolozzi's improvements and alterations in copying -- The Royal Academy diploma -- The Marlborough gems -- Chatham -- Benefit tickets -- Prices paid to Bartolozzi -- Methods of signing -- Engravers' imprints altered to that of Bartolozzi -- Bartolotti -- Copperplates engraved by Bartolozzi known to be still in existence -- Increase in value of Bartolozzi's prints -- Cipriani -- The Boydells -- Ryland -- Angelica Kauffman -- On the art of engraving -- On the art of stipple engraving : its distinctions and methods -- Painters' etching -- Print restoring, inlaying, splitting and cleaning -- Copper- and steelplate printing -- Fine art plate printers -- The Printsellers' Association -- Print sales -- Art auction rooms -- Value of Bartolozzi's prints, past and present -- Vol. 2. Collecting prints as a hobby, and as a profitable hobby -- Hints on beginning the collecting of prints -- Proofs, states and signatures -- How to judge prints -- Deceptions with prints -- Modern reprints from worn-out plates, and how to distinguish -- Falsely tinted prints, and how to distinguish them -- Coupon prints -- Collecting prints for illustrating books -- How to handle prints -- Framing -- Approximate estimate of the quantity of Bartolozzi's work -- Bartolozzi's pupils : sketches of their lives -- Bartolozzi's later pupils (Portuguese) -- List of stipple engravers of the Bartolozzi school -- Ana -- List of the works of Bartolozzi / compiled by Andrew W. Tuer. Subjects: Bartolozzi, Francesco 1727-1815; Catalogues; Printmakers; Engraving, Italian; Engravers, Italian 18th century England; Portrait prints 18th century.
Price: €295.00