Art Critics in Brittany
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.2 x 9.3 in (18.2 x 23.6 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1867
Source of print: From the Art Journal, March, 1867
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Abraham Solomon
Probable date of source painting: 1867
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a proof impression of the engraving in 1874, with attribution text in pencil.
Rarity 4 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat common (offered about three times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.2 x 9.3 in (18.2 x 23.6 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1867
Source of print: From the Art Journal, March, 1867
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Abraham Solomon
Probable date of source painting: 1867
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a proof impression of the engraving in 1874, with attribution text in pencil.
Rarity 4 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat common (offered about three times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 62 times and has sold 7 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.99 to $244.00 |
| Average sale price: $10.55 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $15.00 |
The Butt-Shooting a Cherry
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 8.9 x 7.6 in (22.5 x 19.3 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1869
Source of print: From the Art Journal, May, 1869.
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: William Mulready
Probable date of source painting: 1848
Current location of painting: Victoria & Albert Museum
Note: The bottom attribution is cut off in many examples. The British Museum acquired a copy in 1872.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 8.9 x 7.6 in (22.5 x 19.3 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1869
Source of print: From the Art Journal, May, 1869.
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: William Mulready
Probable date of source painting: 1848
Current location of painting: Victoria & Albert Museum
Note: The bottom attribution is cut off in many examples. The British Museum acquired a copy in 1872.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 130 times and has sold 3 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $1.23 to $234.00 |
| Average sale price: $14.91 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $28.00 |
Cherry Earrings
Attribution on print:"Engraved by H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 6.9 x 8.7 in (17.4 x 22 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: Art and Artists of our Time by Clarence Cook; also Art Journal, April, 1886
Printed by: Selmar Hess
Title of source painting: Cherry Earrings
Painter: Frederick (Fred) Morgan
Probable date of source painting: 1888
Current location of painting: unknown
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 6.9 x 8.7 in (17.4 x 22 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: Art and Artists of our Time by Clarence Cook; also Art Journal, April, 1886
Printed by: Selmar Hess
Title of source painting: Cherry Earrings
Painter: Frederick (Fred) Morgan
Probable date of source painting: 1888
Current location of painting: unknown
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 125 times and has sold 20 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.00 to $80.00 |
| Average sale price: $10.39 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $23.25 |
The Children in the Wood
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 9.9 x 7.5 in (25.1 x 19 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1853
Source of print: This print from the Art Journal by Virtue & Co, May, 1856. Probably first appeared in Royal Gallery of Art, Ancient and Modern: Engravings from the Private Collection of Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Albert, edited by Samuel Carter Hall, 2 vol., London, Virtue & Co., 1854.
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: Children of the Wood
Painter: John Thomas Peele
Probable date of source painting: 1847
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum reports that a print is known from a different publisher (Colnaghi and Thomas Agnew and Sons) in the Royal Gallery of Art. (Presumably the print is by Bourne). The British Museum acquired its Colnaghi print in 1861 and its Virtue print in 1872.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 9.9 x 7.5 in (25.1 x 19 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1853
Source of print: This print from the Art Journal by Virtue & Co, May, 1856. Probably first appeared in Royal Gallery of Art, Ancient and Modern: Engravings from the Private Collection of Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Albert, edited by Samuel Carter Hall, 2 vol., London, Virtue & Co., 1854.
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: Children of the Wood
Painter: John Thomas Peele
Probable date of source painting: 1847
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum reports that a print is known from a different publisher (Colnaghi and Thomas Agnew and Sons) in the Royal Gallery of Art. (Presumably the print is by Bourne). The British Museum acquired its Colnaghi print in 1861 and its Virtue print in 1872.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 115 times and has sold 13 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.99 to $99.00 |
| Average sale price: $16.95 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $34.00 |
Contrary Winds
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt"
Size of Bourne engraving: 9.7 x 6.1 in (24.6 x 15.5 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1869
Source of print: unknown
Printed by: Selmar Hess
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Thomas Webster
Probable date of source painting: 1843
Current location of painting: original at Victoria & Albert Museum
Note: The British Museum acquired a proof impression of the engraving in 1913 from the Sheepshanks Collection.
Rarity 1 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is extremely common and continuously available (offered twice per month or more).
Size of Bourne engraving: 9.7 x 6.1 in (24.6 x 15.5 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1869
Source of print: unknown
Printed by: Selmar Hess
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Thomas Webster
Probable date of source painting: 1843
Current location of painting: original at Victoria & Albert Museum
Note: The British Museum acquired a proof impression of the engraving in 1913 from the Sheepshanks Collection.
Rarity 1 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is extremely common and continuously available (offered twice per month or more).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 339 times and has sold 19 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.00 to $244.00 |
| Average sale price: $10.41 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $24.99 |
The Crown of Hops
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.6 x 9.6 in (19.2 x 24.5 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1850
Source of print: Art Journal, January, 1851.
Printed by: D. Appleton & Co.
Title of source painting: The Hop Garland
Painter: William Frederick Witherington
Probable date of source painting: about 1843
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum owns five copies of the engraving acquired in 1850, 1851, 1857, 1872 and 1878. The 1851 example is signed in pencil on the back by Bourne.
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.6 x 9.6 in (19.2 x 24.5 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1850
Source of print: Art Journal, January, 1851.
Printed by: D. Appleton & Co.
Title of source painting: The Hop Garland
Painter: William Frederick Witherington
Probable date of source painting: about 1843
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum owns five copies of the engraving acquired in 1850, 1851, 1857, 1872 and 1878. The 1851 example is signed in pencil on the back by Bourne.
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 167 times and has sold 15 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $1.31 to $235.00 |
| Average sale price: $15.08 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $39.99 |
The Duel Interrupted
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt"
Size of Bourne engraving: 10 x 6.2 in (25.4 x 15.8 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1869
Source of print: reported from One Hundred Works of Great Masters by Aphonse Bacheret/ Also appeared in Art Journal, January, 1871.
Printed by: George Barrie
Title of source painting: The Interrupted Duel
Painter: Marcus Stone
Probable date of source painting: 1868
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a proof impression, hand lettered in pencil, in 1913. That version was apparently printed by Virtue & Co. in 1886. The painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1868. Neither the Art Journal nor any succeeding commentary ever attributed any literary or performance source for the painting.
Rarity 1 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is extremely common and continuously available (offered twice per month or more).
Size of Bourne engraving: 10 x 6.2 in (25.4 x 15.8 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1869
Source of print: reported from One Hundred Works of Great Masters by Aphonse Bacheret/ Also appeared in Art Journal, January, 1871.
Printed by: George Barrie
Title of source painting: The Interrupted Duel
Painter: Marcus Stone
Probable date of source painting: 1868
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a proof impression, hand lettered in pencil, in 1913. That version was apparently printed by Virtue & Co. in 1886. The painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1868. Neither the Art Journal nor any succeeding commentary ever attributed any literary or performance source for the painting.
Rarity 1 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is extremely common and continuously available (offered twice per month or more).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 324 times and has sold 26 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.00 to $1821.00 |
| Average sale price: $12.14 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $45.00 |
The Fair Correspondent
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.3 x 8.9 in (18.5 x 22.7 cm)
Estimated date engraved: before 1872
Source of print: Art Journal, September, 1867
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: James Sant
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy of the print in 1872.
Rarity 4 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat common (offered about three times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.3 x 8.9 in (18.5 x 22.7 cm)
Estimated date engraved: before 1872
Source of print: Art Journal, September, 1867
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: James Sant
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy of the print in 1872.
Rarity 4 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat common (offered about three times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 40 times and has sold 7 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $4.69 to $244.00 |
| Average sale price: $15.00 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $32.00 |
Fair-Time
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Engraver"
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.7 x 9.5 in (19.5 x 24.2 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1853
Source of print: Art Journal, January, 1853. (pub. George Virtue.)
Printed by: G. Virtue
Title of source painting: Fair-Time (originally Returning from the Ale-House)
Painter: William Mulready
Probable date of source painting: 1840
Current location of painting: Tate Britain (Tate Gallery)
Note: Mulready exhibited an earlier version of this painting in 1809 with a different background. That version was titled Returning from the Ale-House. He subsequently altered that painting and exhibited it in 1840 with the title Fair Time or Returning from the Fair. The painting is currently owned by the Tate Gallery. The British Museum acquired two copies of Bourne's engraving of the painting in 1855 and one in 1872. One of the 1855 prints is inscribed by Bourne in pencil on the back.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.7 x 9.5 in (19.5 x 24.2 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1853
Source of print: Art Journal, January, 1853. (pub. George Virtue.)
Printed by: G. Virtue
Title of source painting: Fair-Time (originally Returning from the Ale-House)
Painter: William Mulready
Probable date of source painting: 1840
Current location of painting: Tate Britain (Tate Gallery)
Note: Mulready exhibited an earlier version of this painting in 1809 with a different background. That version was titled Returning from the Ale-House. He subsequently altered that painting and exhibited it in 1840 with the title Fair Time or Returning from the Fair. The painting is currently owned by the Tate Gallery. The British Museum acquired two copies of Bourne's engraving of the painting in 1855 and one in 1872. One of the 1855 prints is inscribed by Bourne in pencil on the back.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 107 times and has sold 5 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $1.99 to $660.60 |
| Average sale price: $18.40 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $56.00 |
The Garden
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Engraver"
Size of Bourne engraving: 8.5 x 6.5 in (21.5 x 16.4 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1854
Source of print: Art Journal, July, 1854
Printed by: G. Virtue
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: (Jean)-Antione Watteau
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy in 1872.
Rarity 4 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat common (offered about three times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 8.5 x 6.5 in (21.5 x 16.4 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1854
Source of print: Art Journal, July, 1854
Printed by: G. Virtue
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: (Jean)-Antione Watteau
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy in 1872.
Rarity 4 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat common (offered about three times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 40 times and has sold 6 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $1.31 to $28.08 |
| Average sale price: $12.22 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $18.99 |
Garrick And His Wife
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.8 x 9.3 in (19.7 x 23.5 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: Famous British Artists: A Series Of Engravings On Japan Paper from the Art Journal, January, 1856.
Printed by: Virtue & Co
Title of source painting: David Garrick and his wife, Eva-Marie Veigel
Painter: William Hogarth
Probable date of source painting: 1757
Current location of painting: Royal Collection
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy of this print in 1872. Bourne's subject was one of several paintings of similar title depicting the highly famous actor, playwright, producer and theatre manager David Garrick and his German dancer wife Eva-Marie Viegel.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.8 x 9.3 in (19.7 x 23.5 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: Famous British Artists: A Series Of Engravings On Japan Paper from the Art Journal, January, 1856.
Printed by: Virtue & Co
Title of source painting: David Garrick and his wife, Eva-Marie Veigel
Painter: William Hogarth
Probable date of source painting: 1757
Current location of painting: Royal Collection
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy of this print in 1872. Bourne's subject was one of several paintings of similar title depicting the highly famous actor, playwright, producer and theatre manager David Garrick and his German dancer wife Eva-Marie Viegel.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 129 times and has sold 10 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.99 to $41.97 |
| Average sale price: $10.67 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $24.99 |
God's Acre
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.2 x 9.3 in (18.3 x 23.7 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: From the Art Journal in August, 1868. The engraving is also attributed to an appearance in Famous British Artists: A Series Of Engravings On Japan Paper.
Printed by: unknown
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Emily Mary Osborn
Probable date of source painting: 1866
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Also unconfirmed report of appearance in One Hundred Works of Great Masters by Aphonse Bacheret. The painting was first exhibited at the 14th Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery in London, 1866-1867. The original painting was sold by Christie's in 1879 and later offered for sale in 2008 by a Washington DC gallery. The British Museum acquired its engraving in 1872.
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.2 x 9.3 in (18.3 x 23.7 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: From the Art Journal in August, 1868. The engraving is also attributed to an appearance in Famous British Artists: A Series Of Engravings On Japan Paper.
Printed by: unknown
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Emily Mary Osborn
Probable date of source painting: 1866
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Also unconfirmed report of appearance in One Hundred Works of Great Masters by Aphonse Bacheret. The painting was first exhibited at the 14th Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery in London, 1866-1867. The original painting was sold by Christie's in 1879 and later offered for sale in 2008 by a Washington DC gallery. The British Museum acquired its engraving in 1872.
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 261 times and has sold 22 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.99 to $100.80 |
| Average sale price: $15.64 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $29.95 |
Hindoo Maidens Floating Lamps on the Ganges
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.2 x 4.9 in (18.4 x 12.5 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: unknown
Printed by: unknown
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: C. Armytage (probably Charles Armytage)
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Rarity 8 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is rare (offered about one time or fewer per decade).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.2 x 4.9 in (18.4 x 12.5 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: unknown
Printed by: unknown
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: C. Armytage (probably Charles Armytage)
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Rarity 8 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is rare (offered about one time or fewer per decade).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 2 times and has sold 0 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $19.99 to $19.99 |
| Never seen sold |
Isabella
Attribution on print:"Engraved by H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 9.5 x 7 in (24.2 x 17.9 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1883
Source of print: Art Journal, June, 1882. My copy has "Engraved at London, England in 1880" written on back in pencil
Printed by: J.S. Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: Lorenzo and Isabella
Painter: John Everett Millais
Probable date of source painting: 1849
Current location of painting: Walker Art Galley
Note: Millais' painting illustrates an episode from Lisabetta e il Testo di Bassilico by Giovanni Boccaccio. Commentary on both the subject and composition of the painting can be found at Wikipedia. According to that source, the painting is housed at the Walker Art Galley in Liverpool.
Rarity 5 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat scarce (offered about one time per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 9.5 x 7 in (24.2 x 17.9 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1883
Source of print: Art Journal, June, 1882. My copy has "Engraved at London, England in 1880" written on back in pencil
Printed by: J.S. Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: Lorenzo and Isabella
Painter: John Everett Millais
Probable date of source painting: 1849
Current location of painting: Walker Art Galley
Note: Millais' painting illustrates an episode from Lisabetta e il Testo di Bassilico by Giovanni Boccaccio. Commentary on both the subject and composition of the painting can be found at Wikipedia. According to that source, the painting is housed at the Walker Art Galley in Liverpool.
Rarity 5 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat scarce (offered about one time per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 13 times and has sold 4 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $4.20 to $44.00 |
| Average sale price: $13.67 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $19.00 |
The Knuckle-Bone Player
Attribution on print:"Engraved by H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 5.9 x 10.1 in (15 x 25.7 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1885
Source of print: Art Journal, April, 1884.
Printed by: J.S. Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: variably referenced as The Knuckle-Bone Player and The Knucklebone Player
Painter: Lord Frederic Leighton
Probable date of source painting: 1867
Current location of painting: The study for this painting is at the Bewdley Museum, Worcestershire.
Note: The original painting was exhibited in London at the Royal Academy in 1867. It was offered in Sotheby's sales in 1976 and 1977. It later appeared in an Oct. 24, 2006 sale at Sotheby's (lot 208) where it was estimated at $600,000 to $800,000.
Rarity 4 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat common (offered about three times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 5.9 x 10.1 in (15 x 25.7 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1885
Source of print: Art Journal, April, 1884.
Printed by: J.S. Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: variably referenced as The Knuckle-Bone Player and The Knucklebone Player
Painter: Lord Frederic Leighton
Probable date of source painting: 1867
Current location of painting: The study for this painting is at the Bewdley Museum, Worcestershire.
Note: The original painting was exhibited in London at the Royal Academy in 1867. It was offered in Sotheby's sales in 1976 and 1977. It later appeared in an Oct. 24, 2006 sale at Sotheby's (lot 208) where it was estimated at $600,000 to $800,000.
Rarity 4 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat common (offered about three times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 54 times and has sold 6 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $1.52 to $469.00 |
| Average sale price: $14.60 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $42.50 |
The Last of England
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 8.3 x 9.1 in (21 x 23.2 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1872
Source of print: Art Journal, August, 1870. Also in The Art Treasures of England. The Master-pieces of the Best English, Irish and Scottish Painters and Sculptors, J. Vernon Whitaker, editor
Printed by: Gebbie & Barrie
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Ford Madox Brown
Probable date of source painting: 1852
Current location of painting: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Note: Models for the painting were Brown and his wife Emma.. The British Museum acquired a version of this print in 1872, printed by London, Virtue & Co.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 8.3 x 9.1 in (21 x 23.2 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1872
Source of print: Art Journal, August, 1870. Also in The Art Treasures of England. The Master-pieces of the Best English, Irish and Scottish Painters and Sculptors, J. Vernon Whitaker, editor
Printed by: Gebbie & Barrie
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Ford Madox Brown
Probable date of source painting: 1852
Current location of painting: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Note: Models for the painting were Brown and his wife Emma.. The British Museum acquired a version of this print in 1872, printed by London, Virtue & Co.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 113 times and has sold 12 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $3.00 to $59099.00 |
| Average sale price: $22.45 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $48.00 |
L'Inamorata
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.2 x 9.1 in (18.4 x 23.1 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1867
Source of print: From the Art Journal, December, 1867.
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Henry Nelson O'Neil
Probable date of source painting: 1854
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a proof impression of the engraving in 1874, with attribution text below the image in pencil. It also acquired a printed version in 1872.
Rarity 5 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat scarce (offered about one time per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.2 x 9.1 in (18.4 x 23.1 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1867
Source of print: From the Art Journal, December, 1867.
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Henry Nelson O'Neil
Probable date of source painting: 1854
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a proof impression of the engraving in 1874, with attribution text below the image in pencil. It also acquired a printed version in 1872.
Rarity 5 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat scarce (offered about one time per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 26 times and has sold 10 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $5.86 to $264.00 |
| Average sale price: $21.61 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $35.00 |
The Misers
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sc."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.6 x 9.3 in (19.4 x 23.7 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1853
Source of print: This print from the Art Journal, March, 1860 by Virtue & Co. Probably first appeared in Royal Gallery of Art, Ancient and Modern: Engravings from the Private Collection of Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Albert, edited by Samuel Carter Hall, 2 vol., London, Virtue & Co., 1854. Some sources attribute the printer to "Agnew."
Printed by: George Barrie
Title of source painting: The Misers
Painter: Quentin Matsys
Probable date of source painting: 1648-1663
Current location of painting: Royal Collection
Note: Scholarly research strongly suggests that this painting is a mid-16th century derivative of Quentin Matsys' painting in the Louvre. Experts at the Royal Collection attribute this work to "follower of Marinus van Reymerswaele", Matsys' original inspiration. The original painting in the Royal Collection at Windsor, attributes the artist to a "Follower of Marinus van Reymerswaele." The British Museum acquired a copy of the Agnew print in 1861 and a copy of the Virtue print in 1872. Please read an extended narration about the original painting at The Royal Collection Trust
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.6 x 9.3 in (19.4 x 23.7 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1853
Source of print: This print from the Art Journal, March, 1860 by Virtue & Co. Probably first appeared in Royal Gallery of Art, Ancient and Modern: Engravings from the Private Collection of Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Albert, edited by Samuel Carter Hall, 2 vol., London, Virtue & Co., 1854. Some sources attribute the printer to "Agnew."
Printed by: George Barrie
Title of source painting: The Misers
Painter: Quentin Matsys
Probable date of source painting: 1648-1663
Current location of painting: Royal Collection
Note: Scholarly research strongly suggests that this painting is a mid-16th century derivative of Quentin Matsys' painting in the Louvre. Experts at the Royal Collection attribute this work to "follower of Marinus van Reymerswaele", Matsys' original inspiration. The original painting in the Royal Collection at Windsor, attributes the artist to a "Follower of Marinus van Reymerswaele." The British Museum acquired a copy of the Agnew print in 1861 and a copy of the Virtue print in 1872. Please read an extended narration about the original painting at The Royal Collection Trust
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 136 times and has sold 20 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $3.00 to $199.99 |
| Average sale price: $16.64 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $29.99 |
The New Curate
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 10.4 x 6.4 in (26.3 x 16.3 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1880
Source of print: Art Journal, January, 1879, vol 6, pg 121
Printed by: D. Appleton & Co.
Title of source painting: The New Curate
Painter: David Wilkie Wynfield
Probable date of source painting: 1875
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Reported in several places that Wynfield painted The New Curate in 1877, but the painting was clearly referenced two years earlier in Academy Notes, 1875. The Art Journal reported that The New Curate had been exhibited at the London Royal Academy in 1876.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 10.4 x 6.4 in (26.3 x 16.3 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1880
Source of print: Art Journal, January, 1879, vol 6, pg 121
Printed by: D. Appleton & Co.
Title of source painting: The New Curate
Painter: David Wilkie Wynfield
Probable date of source painting: 1875
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Reported in several places that Wynfield painted The New Curate in 1877, but the painting was clearly referenced two years earlier in Academy Notes, 1875. The Art Journal reported that The New Curate had been exhibited at the London Royal Academy in 1876.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 90 times and has sold 11 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $2.99 to $279.00 |
| Average sale price: $17.89 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $96.99 |
New Shoes
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 8.7 x 8.7 in (22 x 22 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1866
Source of print: Art Journal, April, 1866, vol 5., pg 116
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: New Shoes
Painter: William Powell Frith
Probable date of source painting: 1860
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a proof copy of the print (attribution text in pencil) in 1874. It acquired a printed version in 1872
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 8.7 x 8.7 in (22 x 22 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1866
Source of print: Art Journal, April, 1866, vol 5., pg 116
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: New Shoes
Painter: William Powell Frith
Probable date of source painting: 1860
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a proof copy of the print (attribution text in pencil) in 1874. It acquired a printed version in 1872
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 100 times and has sold 6 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $1.54 to $54.75 |
| Average sale price: $22.21 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $54.75 |
The Novice
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 4.6 x 7 in (11.7 x 17.8 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: Art Journal, August, 1867.
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: John Calcott Horsley
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Original painting owned in 1867 by John Rhodes of Leeds. The Art Journal (pg 184) reported that the painting had been exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1856. The British Museum acquired a proof impression of the engraving in 1872. That copy has the attribution text handwritten in pencil.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 4.6 x 7 in (11.7 x 17.8 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: Art Journal, August, 1867.
Printed by: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: John Calcott Horsley
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Original painting owned in 1867 by John Rhodes of Leeds. The Art Journal (pg 184) reported that the painting had been exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1856. The British Museum acquired a proof impression of the engraving in 1872. That copy has the attribution text handwritten in pencil.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 105 times and has sold 6 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.99 to $299.00 |
| Average sale price: $12.55 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $24.99 |
Novitiate Mendicants
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.3 x 9.6 in (18.5 x 24.4 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: Art Journal. November, 1872. Original painting currently owned by the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
Printed by: D. Appleton & Co.
Title of source painting: Novitiate Mendicants
Painter: Rothwell (probably Richard Rothwell)
Probable date of source painting: 1837
Current location of painting: Victoria & Albert Museum
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.3 x 9.6 in (18.5 x 24.4 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: Art Journal. November, 1872. Original painting currently owned by the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
Printed by: D. Appleton & Co.
Title of source painting: Novitiate Mendicants
Painter: Rothwell (probably Richard Rothwell)
Probable date of source painting: 1837
Current location of painting: Victoria & Albert Museum
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 192 times and has sold 14 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.00 to $254.00 |
| Average sale price: $15.39 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $24.90 |
Purity
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.8 x 9.4 in (19.7 x 23.9 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1864
Source of print: Art Journal, February, 1864
Printed by: James S. Virtue
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Henry Nelson O'Neil
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy in 1872.
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.8 x 9.4 in (19.7 x 23.9 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1864
Source of print: Art Journal, February, 1864
Printed by: James S. Virtue
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Henry Nelson O'Neil
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy in 1872.
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 155 times and has sold 10 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $3.00 to $1800.00 |
| Average sale price: $18.84 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $35.00 |
Suspense
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 6.3 x 8 in (16 x 20.4 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1865
Source of print: From the Art Journal, November, 1865. Also appeared in The Art Treasures of England. The Master-pieces of the Best English, Irish and Scottish Painters and Sculptors, Joseph Vernon Whitaker, editor. by Gebbie & Barrie (The title of this work showed some variation, possibly due to republication.)
Printed by: Virtue & Co
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: A. (probably Alexander) Johnston
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy of the Virtue printing in 1872. The Virtue printing shows the additional text, 'from the picture in the collection of P. Bennoch, Esq., Blackheath' (lacking in the Gebbie & Barrie print.)
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
Size of Bourne engraving: 6.3 x 8 in (16 x 20.4 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1865
Source of print: From the Art Journal, November, 1865. Also appeared in The Art Treasures of England. The Master-pieces of the Best English, Irish and Scottish Painters and Sculptors, Joseph Vernon Whitaker, editor. by Gebbie & Barrie (The title of this work showed some variation, possibly due to republication.)
Printed by: Virtue & Co
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: A. (probably Alexander) Johnston
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy of the Virtue printing in 1872. The Virtue printing shows the additional text, 'from the picture in the collection of P. Bennoch, Esq., Blackheath' (lacking in the Gebbie & Barrie print.)
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 194 times and has sold 5 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $3.00 to $3100.00 |
| Average sale price: $13.74 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $24.99 |
The Syren
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.9 x 9.8 in (20 x 24.9 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1875
Source of print: Art Journal, February, 1876
Printed by: D. Appleton & Co
Title of source painting: The Syren
Painter: Charles Louis Müller
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7.9 x 9.8 in (20 x 24.9 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1875
Source of print: Art Journal, February, 1876
Printed by: D. Appleton & Co
Title of source painting: The Syren
Painter: Charles Louis Müller
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 217 times and has sold 10 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $1.58 to $259.00 |
| Average sale price: $17.92 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $40.00 |
The Tambourine
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 7 x 10.9 in (17.7 x 27.8 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1872
Source of print: Art Journal, February, 1872
Printed by: Selmar Hess, Gebbie & Barrie
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Pierre Louis Joseph deConinck
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Painting reportedly appears in One Hundred Works of Great Masters by Aphonse Bacheret. This painting has proven difficult to locate. It sold at auction in the 1980s under the title Tambourine Girl, but its title has also been reported as Portrait of a Gypsy Girl with a Tambourine. Reportedly engraved in 1872. An unlettered proof of this engraving on chine colle resides in the British Museum.
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
Size of Bourne engraving: 7 x 10.9 in (17.7 x 27.8 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1872
Source of print: Art Journal, February, 1872
Printed by: Selmar Hess, Gebbie & Barrie
Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Pierre Louis Joseph deConinck
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Painting reportedly appears in One Hundred Works of Great Masters by Aphonse Bacheret. This painting has proven difficult to locate. It sold at auction in the 1980s under the title Tambourine Girl, but its title has also been reported as Portrait of a Gypsy Girl with a Tambourine. Reportedly engraved in 1872. An unlettered proof of this engraving on chine colle resides in the British Museum.
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 218 times and has sold 40 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $2.00 to $269.00 |
| Average sale price: $20.46 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $40.00 |
The Village Choir
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt 1870"
Size of Bourne engraving: 10 x 5.7 in (25.4 x 14.4 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1867
Source of print: Art Journal, April, 1867. Also reported in The Art Treasures of England. The Master-pieces of the Best English, Irish and Scottish Painters and Sculptors, J. Vernon Whitaker, editor
Printed by: Gebbie & Barrie
Title of source painting: Village Choir, Bow Brickhill Church, Buckinghamshire
Painter: Thomas Webster
Probable date of source painting: 1847
Current location of painting: Victoria & Albert Museum; study for the painting at Royal Academy of Arts
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy in 1872 printed by Virtue & Co that originated from the Art Journal of 1867. Some show a later date, probably representing a printing by a different publisher.
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
Size of Bourne engraving: 10 x 5.7 in (25.4 x 14.4 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1867
Source of print: Art Journal, April, 1867. Also reported in The Art Treasures of England. The Master-pieces of the Best English, Irish and Scottish Painters and Sculptors, J. Vernon Whitaker, editor
Printed by: Gebbie & Barrie
Title of source painting: Village Choir, Bow Brickhill Church, Buckinghamshire
Painter: Thomas Webster
Probable date of source painting: 1847
Current location of painting: Victoria & Albert Museum; study for the painting at Royal Academy of Arts
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy in 1872 printed by Virtue & Co that originated from the Art Journal of 1867. Some show a later date, probably representing a printing by a different publisher.
Rarity 2 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very common (offered about one time per month).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 192 times and has sold 21 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.99 to $259.00 |
| Average sale price: $13.80 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $24.00 |
The Village School
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Engraver"
Size of Bourne engraving: 10.1 x 5.6 in (25.6 x 14.2 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: Art Journal, August, 1854
Printed by: G. Virtue
Title of source painting: A Dame's School
Painter: Thomas Webster
Probable date of source painting: 1845
Current location of painting: Tate Gallery, London
Note: The British Museum owns three copies of the engraving, one signed by Bourne on the back.
Rarity 4 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat common (offered about three times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 10.1 x 5.6 in (25.6 x 14.2 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: Art Journal, August, 1854
Printed by: G. Virtue
Title of source painting: A Dame's School
Painter: Thomas Webster
Probable date of source painting: 1845
Current location of painting: Tate Gallery, London
Note: The British Museum owns three copies of the engraving, one signed by Bourne on the back.
Rarity 4 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is somewhat common (offered about three times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 42 times and has sold 9 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $4.88 to $37.99 |
| Average sale price: $15.06 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $23.78 |
Watt's First Experiment
Attribution on print:"Herbert Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 9.4 x 7.2 in (23.9 x 18.3 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1869
Source of print: Art Journal, July, 1868
Printed by: D. Appleton & Co.
Title of source painting: Watt Discovering the Condensation of Steam; The Young James Watt Playing With Steam
Painter: Marcus Stone
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy of the Virtue print in 1872.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 9.4 x 7.2 in (23.9 x 18.3 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1869
Source of print: Art Journal, July, 1868
Printed by: D. Appleton & Co.
Title of source painting: Watt Discovering the Condensation of Steam; The Young James Watt Playing With Steam
Painter: Marcus Stone
Probable date of source painting: unknown
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy of the Virtue print in 1872.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 121 times and has sold 11 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.99 to $214.00 |
| Average sale price: $9.73 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $19.99 |
A Young Painter's First Works
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne, Sculpt."
Size of Bourne engraving: 9.3 x 7.1 in (23.6 x 18 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1869
Source of print: The Art Journal, July, 1869.
Printed by: London: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: The Painter's First Work
Painter: Marcus Stone
Probable date of source painting: 1862
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy of the print in 1872.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
Size of Bourne engraving: 9.3 x 7.1 in (23.6 x 18 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1869
Source of print: The Art Journal, July, 1869.
Printed by: London: Virtue & Co.
Title of source painting: The Painter's First Work
Painter: Marcus Stone
Probable date of source painting: 1862
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: The British Museum acquired a copy of the print in 1872.
Rarity 3 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is common (offered about 6 times per year).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 81 times and has sold 2 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $1.31 to $214.00 |
| Average sale price: $4.04 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $6.75 |