Andromeda Chained to the Rock
Attribution on print:"Engraved by H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 12 x 17 in (30.5 x 43.2 cm)
Estimated date engraved: before 1881
Source of print: unknown
Printed by: Holdgate Bros.
Title of source painting: Andromeda
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1869
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995 and others; original painting 66 x 102 inches; sold by Sotheby's for $575,000 in 1989. The British Museum acquired a copy of the engraving in 1928, signed in pencil by Doré and Bourne. That version indicates copyright in the U.S. in 1881. The original painting is reported to be in a private collection in France.
Rarity 6 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is scarce (offered about one time every two years).
Size of Bourne engraving: 12 x 17 in (30.5 x 43.2 cm)
Estimated date engraved: before 1881
Source of print: unknown
Printed by: Holdgate Bros.
Title of source painting: Andromeda
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1869
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995 and others; original painting 66 x 102 inches; sold by Sotheby's for $575,000 in 1989. The British Museum acquired a copy of the engraving in 1928, signed in pencil by Doré and Bourne. That version indicates copyright in the U.S. in 1881. The original painting is reported to be in a private collection in France.
Rarity 6 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is scarce (offered about one time every two years).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 12 times and has sold 2 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $0.01 to $1900.00 |
| Average sale price: $160.26 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $300.00 |
Christ Leaving the Praetorium
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 22 x 32.5 in (55.9 x 82.6 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1877
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883. This engraving was probably completed in the summer of 1877.
Printed by: Fairless & Beeforth
Title of source painting: Christ Leaving the Praetorium
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1867-1872
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Bourne worked on this engraving from 1872 to 1877. Contribution by Mr. Karl Cassar proves this print was copyrighted 1877 in both England and the U.S.. The original painting was 30 feet wide by 20 feet tall and is currently owned by Bob Jones University. Other versions were 282 x 187 and 130 x 104. Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor. 1995. The British Museum acquired a copy in 1950. That version was copyrighted in the U.S. in 1877 and published by the Doré Gallery in 1899. An article in the March 19, 1899 issue of "Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper" (page 7) said that over 5,000 copies had been sold and that some subscribers had waited three to four years for their copies..
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: 22 x 32.5 in (55.9 x 82.6 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1877
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883. This engraving was probably completed in the summer of 1877.
Printed by: Fairless & Beeforth
Title of source painting: Christ Leaving the Praetorium
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1867-1872
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Bourne worked on this engraving from 1872 to 1877. Contribution by Mr. Karl Cassar proves this print was copyrighted 1877 in both England and the U.S.. The original painting was 30 feet wide by 20 feet tall and is currently owned by Bob Jones University. Other versions were 282 x 187 and 130 x 104. Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor. 1995. The British Museum acquired a copy in 1950. That version was copyrighted in the U.S. in 1877 and published by the Doré Gallery in 1899. An article in the March 19, 1899 issue of "Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper" (page 7) said that over 5,000 copies had been sold and that some subscribers had waited three to four years for their copies..
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 15 times and has sold 2 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $9.99 to $10000.00 |
| Average sale price: $64.50 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $88.00 |
Christian Martyrs in the Coliseum
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 22 x 32.5 in (55.9 x 82.6 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1875
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883
Printed by: Fairless & Beeforth
Title of source painting: Christian Martyrs
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1870
Current location of painting: Puerto Rico
Note: Image courtesy of Doyle Wilcox; information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995; original painting size 90 x 58 (inches). The British Museum acquired a version of the print in 1950 titled, 'Christian Martyrs, Reign of Diocletian Rome AD 303'. That version was printed by Crowdy & Loud and published by the Doré Gallery in 1899. It was copyrighted in the U.S. in 1881. An article in the March 19, 1899 issue of "Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper" (page 7) said that over 3,000 copies had been sold.
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: 22 x 32.5 in (55.9 x 82.6 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1875
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883
Printed by: Fairless & Beeforth
Title of source painting: Christian Martyrs
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1870
Current location of painting: Puerto Rico
Note: Image courtesy of Doyle Wilcox; information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995; original painting size 90 x 58 (inches). The British Museum acquired a version of the print in 1950 titled, 'Christian Martyrs, Reign of Diocletian Rome AD 303'. That version was printed by Crowdy & Loud and published by the Doré Gallery in 1899. It was copyrighted in the U.S. in 1881. An article in the March 19, 1899 issue of "Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper" (page 7) said that over 3,000 copies had been sold.
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 25 times and has sold 6 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $65.00 to $5800.00 |
| Average sale price: $119.64 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $166.53 |
La Vigne (The Autumn Vine)
Attribution on print:"none"
Size of Bourne engraving: 12.5 x 22 in (31.8 x 55.9 cm)
Estimated date engraved: 1886
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883
Printed by: Fairless-Beeforth
Title of source painting: La Vigne
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1874
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995; original painting 57 x 98 inches. The British Museum owns a copy (acquisition date unknown), published by Fairless & Beeforth, Doré Gallery. The print indicates it was copyrighted in the U.S. in 1886. It is blind-stamped as 'artist proof' in the bottom left corner. Correspondent Rita Darbonne contributed the example shown. It was published by Fairless & Beeforth, Doré Gallery, Mar. 18, 1886. At the bottom, in nearly invisible italic type is "Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1886 by Frank Hunter Potter in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington U S A" An impressed stamp reads "L. B. Lettered Proof H M."
Rarity unknown (never seen offered for sale). This print is exceedingly rare.
Size of Bourne engraving: 12.5 x 22 in (31.8 x 55.9 cm)
Estimated date engraved: 1886
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883
Printed by: Fairless-Beeforth
Title of source painting: La Vigne
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1874
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995; original painting 57 x 98 inches. The British Museum owns a copy (acquisition date unknown), published by Fairless & Beeforth, Doré Gallery. The print indicates it was copyrighted in the U.S. in 1886. It is blind-stamped as 'artist proof' in the bottom left corner. Correspondent Rita Darbonne contributed the example shown. It was published by Fairless & Beeforth, Doré Gallery, Mar. 18, 1886. At the bottom, in nearly invisible italic type is "Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1886 by Frank Hunter Potter in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington U S A" An impressed stamp reads "L. B. Lettered Proof H M."
Rarity unknown (never seen offered for sale). This print is exceedingly rare.
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| I have not seen this engraving offered for sale anywhere. |
Moses Before Pharaoh
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 22 x 32.5 in (55.9 x 82.6 cm)
Estimated date engraved: 1885
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883
Printed by: Fairless-Beeforth
Title of source painting: Moses Before Pharaoh
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1878-1880
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995. The British Museum acquired a copy in 1950. That version was published by the Doré Gallery in 1899. There is another version printed in London and copyrighted in the U.S. in 1885. Image contributed by Dan Malan. The original painting is located at the Dahesh Museum of Art and is 29.5' x 17.5'.
Rarity unknown (never seen offered for sale). This print is exceedingly rare.
Size of Bourne engraving: 22 x 32.5 in (55.9 x 82.6 cm)
Estimated date engraved: 1885
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883
Printed by: Fairless-Beeforth
Title of source painting: Moses Before Pharaoh
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1878-1880
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995. The British Museum acquired a copy in 1950. That version was published by the Doré Gallery in 1899. There is another version printed in London and copyrighted in the U.S. in 1885. Image contributed by Dan Malan. The original painting is located at the Dahesh Museum of Art and is 29.5' x 17.5'.
Rarity unknown (never seen offered for sale). This print is exceedingly rare.
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| I have not seen this engraving offered for sale anywhere. |
Night of the Crucifixion (Les Tenébres)
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 22 x 32.5 in (55.9 x 82.6 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1878
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883; engraved by Herbert Bourne and William Ridgeway.
Printed by: Fairless-Beeforth
Title of source painting: hand-titled After the Crucifixion on one artist's proof
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1872-1873
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Engraved by Bourne and William Ridgeway (per Dan Malan et al). The original painting is 4 ft 3 in wide by 6 ft 4 in high. The British Museum acquired a version of the print in 1950 printed by Crowdy & Loud and published by the Doré Gallery in 1899. The print was copyrighted in the U.S. in 1880. (Image courtesy Victoria & Albert Museum.)
Rarity 7 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very scarce (offered about one time every five years).
Size of Bourne engraving: 22 x 32.5 in (55.9 x 82.6 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1878
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883; engraved by Herbert Bourne and William Ridgeway.
Printed by: Fairless-Beeforth
Title of source painting: hand-titled After the Crucifixion on one artist's proof
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1872-1873
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Engraved by Bourne and William Ridgeway (per Dan Malan et al). The original painting is 4 ft 3 in wide by 6 ft 4 in high. The British Museum acquired a version of the print in 1950 printed by Crowdy & Loud and published by the Doré Gallery in 1899. The print was copyrighted in the U.S. in 1880. (Image courtesy Victoria & Albert Museum.)
Rarity 7 based on sales appearances (on a scale of 1 to 8). This print is very scarce (offered about one time every five years).
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| This print has appeared for sale 3 times and has sold 0 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $1022.16 to $1999.00 |
| Never seen sold |
Soldiers of the Cross (Crusaders)
Attribution on print:"H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 32.5 x 22 in (82.6 x 55.9 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1880
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883
Printed by: Fairless & Beeforth
Title of source painting: Soldiers of the Cross
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1874
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995; original painting was 74 x 45 inches. The British Museum acquired a copy of the engraving in 1950. That print indicates it was printed by Crowdy & Loud, and published by the Doré Gallery in 1899. It was copyrighted in the U.S. in 1881. Image contributed by D. Smith, Mar., 2021.
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: 32.5 x 22 in (82.6 x 55.9 cm)
Estimated date engraved: about 1880
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883
Printed by: Fairless & Beeforth
Title of source painting: Soldiers of the Cross
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1874
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995; original painting was 74 x 45 inches. The British Museum acquired a copy of the engraving in 1950. That print indicates it was printed by Crowdy & Loud, and published by the Doré Gallery in 1899. It was copyrighted in the U.S. in 1881. Image contributed by D. Smith, Mar., 2021.
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 2 times. |
| Offer prices have ranged from $75.00 to $137.00 |
| Average sale price: $89.00 |
| Highest sale price ever recorded: $103.00 |
Triumph of Christianity
Attribution on print:
Size of Bourne engraving: unknown
Estimated date engraved: about 1872
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883
Printed by: Fairless & Beeforth
Title of source painting: Triumph of Christianity
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1868
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995; original painting size 118 x 82 (inches or 9.8' x 6.8'). Image contributed by D. Smith, Mar., 2021. Original painting at The Joey and Tobey Tanenbaum Collection, 2002. Art Gallery of Hamilton, Ontario.
Rarity unknown (never seen offered for sale). This print is exceedingly rare.
Size of Bourne engraving: unknown
Estimated date engraved: about 1872
Source of print: Commissioned and sold by Fairless and Beeforth for their Doré Gallery in London, 1868-1883
Printed by: Fairless & Beeforth
Title of source painting: Triumph of Christianity
Painter: Gustave Doré
Probable date of source painting: 1868
Current location of painting: unknown
Note: Information about painting and engraving from Dan Malan, Gustave Doré: Adrift on Dreams of Splendor, 1995; original painting size 118 x 82 (inches or 9.8' x 6.8'). Image contributed by D. Smith, Mar., 2021. Original painting at The Joey and Tobey Tanenbaum Collection, 2002. Art Gallery of Hamilton, Ontario.
Rarity unknown (never seen offered for sale). This print is exceedingly rare.
| Sales statistics since Jan. 1, 2007 |
| I have not seen this engraving offered for sale anywhere. |