Attribution on print:"H. Bourne"
Size of Bourne engraving: 4.1 x 5.3 in (10.4 x 13.5 cm)
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print: unknown
Printed by: Virtue & Co.

Title of source painting: unknown
Painter: Thomas Sadler (not attributed on Bourne engraving)
Probable date of source painting: 1684
Current location of painting: National Portrait Gallery (Great Britain)

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.

 

Attribution on print:"(H. Bourne?)"
Size of Bourne engraving: unknown
Estimated date engraved: unknown
Source of print:

The ONLY reference to an engraving of Burns by Bourne came from a British art dealer around the year 2000. I have been unable to confirm such an engraving. The complete lack of confirming evidence makes me think the attribution to Bourne was a listing error and that the real engraving was the somewhat common print by H. Robinson. Several other scarce engravings of Burns are known, including those by A.H. Payne, H.S. Sadd and Paton Thompson. Additionally, I have seen other unattributed engravings, none of which resemble Bourne's better works. Since it is impossible to prove a negative, I will keep this Bourne reference for a few more years.

Printed by: unknown

Title of source painting: Robert Burns
Painter: Archibald Skirving
Probable date of source painting: 1840
Current location of painting: unknown

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.