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The Bertrand Morgan Collection of Baxter Prints
This private collection was acquired over 70 years from the 1930s by an auctioneer. The main theme was of quality, nothing else. The colouring of all examples of Baxter prints is outstanding, all having been kept unframed in albums. Soon to be illustrated here will be wonderful examples of Baxter's work as the collection is gradually displayed. Any other pictures will be sent on request. All prints are unframed. Watch as the collection is added to over the next few weeks!
Flora, or Flora, the Gipsy GirlFlora is a very popular image indeed, and seems to have an enduring quality. The flesh tones and colouring of this example are quite excellent, probably the best I have seen. It is unmounted. As all collectors appreciate, it is supposed to represent Baxte...(more details)
£345.00
The Queen's Floral Set (one group) BlueThis is "Queen's Floral Set (Flowers - One Group" CL No 135 dated 1850 to give it the full title. Two copies are available of this print produced for the outside of the larger needleboxes that contained CL134 within. Each of the two copies...(more details)
£195.00
The Bridesmaid"The Bridesmaid" CL No 260 dated 1855, by George Baxter. Said to portray a member of Lord Londesborough's family, from a painting by Brooks. This is the most beautiful edition in excellent condition. It is unmo...(more details)
£220.00
HRH Prince of Wales"His Royal Highness Prince of Wales" CL No 211 on a Red Seal Mount, and signed on the right (see picture). This picture has been seen on playing cards. It is a charming image....(more details)
£90.00
Bolton Abbey"Bolton Abbey" CL No 308 dated 1847. This copy is on a Stamped Mount, and note the size variation from the expected 3 5/8" x 2 1/8". Used in both The Souvenir and Select Pocket Remembrancer of 1847. It is from the painting by CF...(more details)
£95.00
Duke of Buccleuch's Residence, Richmond"Duke of Buccleuch's Residence, Richmond" CL No 296 dated 1848. Originally used in Suttaby's Marshall's Ladies' Daily Remembrancer 1848. The picture is from a painting by S Fisher, but this Baxter item varies in perspective and tone from all his...(more details)
£75.00
The Hop Garden"The Hop Garden" CL No 290 dated 1856 was deemed by many to be Baxter's best work. The detail is excellent and the colourings masterful. It is a Kent scene, signed in the picture, and also produced by Le Blond. This copy is on a Stamped Mount an...(more details)
£220.00
So Tired"So Tired" CL No 271 dated 1853. Understood to be a picture of the Princess Royal this is from a picture by Winterhalter who painted much for the Royal family and was a favourite. It was printed by Le Blond, and as it is unsigned the difference ...(more details)
£85.00
Infantine Jealousy"Infantine Jealousy" CL No 264 dated 1857. This picture is signed under the chair and is after a painting by K Meadows. It was printed by Le Blond and his images are the ones seen more often than not, cut short to eliminate the Baxter signature....(more details)
£140.00
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The First Lesson"The First Lesson" CL No 262 dated 1855. Signed in the bottom right hand corner this picture shows the richness of the Baxter process at its very best. From the original picture by SB Halte. Two copies available, one on Stamped Mount (&po...(more details)
£95.00
The Saviour Blessing Bread"The Saviour Blessing Bread" CL No 233 dated 1852. This and CL No 232 are very similar, the nimbus being absent in this version. This is probably the original design before the plate was altered and is the rarer of the two varieties. The quality...(more details)
£120.00
Water Mill on the WyeUsed as an illustration in Le Souvenir of 1850, this beautifully detailed picture showing landscape and figures is one of the best examples of Baxter's small views. There is a page variant, but note that this is a Red Seal Mount example....(more details)
£70.00
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The First Impression (Embossed Mount)"The First Impression" or "First Impressions" CL No 158 dated 1850 was used to illustrate Suttaby's Le Souvenir" of 1851, and this version is the small variation. Writing paper packets may be found with this outer illustration. Th...(more details)
£95.00
The First Impression"The First Impression" or "First Impressions" CL No 158 dated 1850 was used to illustrate Suttaby's Le Souvenir" of 1851, and this version is the small variation. Writing paper packets may be found with this outer illustration. Th...(more details)
£95.00
La Tarantella"La Tarantella" CL No 153 is sometimes known as "the large Tarantella". It is similar to it's namesake (small) but is signed bottom left (see picture) and its dimensions are slightly larger. It is a delightful image and very colourful....(more details)
£80.00
Paul & VirginiaTwo versions of this print were produced, an oval one being used on music sheets being the same picture but during the daytime This variation, one of the prettiest of Baxter's prints, was produced in 1848, and shows the couple in a night scene.&...(more details)
£80.00
The ConchologistsThis excellent copy of a popular image is on a Red Seal Mount and is signed in the picture as can be seen from the photograph. This item was sold either as a print (unmounted) or on a RSM, never on a Stamped Mount....(more details)
£95.00
The Fisherman's Home"The Fisherman's Home" CL No 259 dated 1849 was used as an illustration in Suttaby's Le Souvenir of the same year. It is from FJ Wyburd's painting and is a classical idealised vision of the Victorian era. It is on a Blue Lined Mount....(more details)
£80.00
River Scene, HollandThis endearing little picture was used in Suttaby's Le Souvenir and was taken from a painting by H Lancaster. Illustrated is a Red Seal Mount example but a Blue Lined Mount version is also available....(more details)
£70.00
The Lover's Letterbox"The Lover's Letter Box" CL No 359 is often paired with "The Day Before Marriage". Dated 1856 it is signed on the wall and is a charming picture. This copy is on a Stamped Mount and is excellently coloured....(more details)
£245.00
The May Queen Set"The May Queen Set" CL No 144 needlebox prints. These can often come in faded form with marks on the face of Prince Frederick. This copy is absolutely stunning in color depiction....(more details)
£220.00
Indian Settlement"Indian Settlement" CL No 157, dated 1850 is signed bottom left as seen in the picture. It is an enlarged version of CL No 156 and contains a pleasant detail. This is a RSM version, there not being a SM issued....(more details)
£70.00
WinterWhen Baxter devised his process he must have had winter scenes in mind. They are depicted so very well that you can almost feel the cold! This one is called the small winter (see CL No 368 for the large winter) and was used in Carnan's Ladies' C...(more details)
£130.00
Summer Time - "Half light, half shade she stood"One of the favourite Baxter images, and hard to find in pristine colours, this is a delightful picture so evocative of the era. It is signed within the image on the bottom left, and has sometimes been called "gathering roses". It was printed by ...(more details)
£220.00
The Little GardenersThis item can be found printed in sepia and the wrong way around, in rondelle, being passed off as a Baxter print, so beware! It is a charming picture dated to 1847 and was used in Marshall's Cabinet of Fashion and Le Souvenir. It was from a painting...(more details)
£95.00
View near Ilkley"View near Ilkley" CL No 309 dated 1847. Two copies available of this print on a Blue Lined Mount. The expected size is 3 5/8" x 2 1/8" so note the variation. Used in Marshall's Cabinet of Fashion 1847 and Suttaby's Marshall's Ladies' ...(more details)
£80.00
Returning from PrayerThis was unsurprisingly used as an illustration for music - Julien's Album 1856 and Vespers by Lindahl. The original artist was Lee. Signed bottom left and on a Stamped Mount....(more details)
£55.00
Bala Lake, North WalesBala Lake, North Wales, CL No 310 dated 1850, on a Red Seal Mount. This was used as an illustration in Le Souvenir and was taken from a painting by WS Lacey. Good copies of this image are hard to find....(more details)
£80.00
Stolzenfels on the RhineAnother of the many prints used in the Suttaby Poole's London Annual Repository and the Sovereign Pocket Book. This is a Red Seal Mount version....(more details)
£70.00
Eu CathedralUsed in Le Souvenir of 1849, the picture shows Louis Philippe, Duke of Orleans, leaving for Paris after the visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to Eu. He abdicated after the revolution in 1848, escaping on a British vessel. He lived in England until...(more details)
£60.00
AbbevilleThis print of the old Normandy town was used in Suttaby's Le Souvenir of 1849, and was taken from a painting by H Grillen. It is a Blue Lined version....(more details)
£60.00
Lake GardaThis picture was taken from a painting by J Crouch. It was used in Poole's Elegant Pocket Album and the Sovereign Pocket Book, both of 1847. This is a Blue Lined version....(more details)
£70.00
St Ruth's PrioryThis is a domed top version of the picture, and is one of very few examples by Baxter of evening or night scenes. His process carries it off well. Never applied to a Stamped Mount, this is a Red Seal Mount example. There is also a page variation which has...(more details)
£75.00
The Gardener's Shed"The Gardener's Shed" CL No 275 is naturally paired with CL No 276 "Hollyhocks". It is signed on the left in the picture and is wonderfully coloured. On a Stamped Mount....(more details)
£225.00
Crossing the BrookThis image is quite hard to find on a Stamped Mount. It was used in the Sovereign Pocket Book of 1847 and Le Souvenir. From a painting by R Westall. Also found in a page version....(more details)
£80.00
