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Baxter Prints
George Baxter (1804-1867) patented a process of colour printing in 1835. It was this process that made up his life's work, producing many images for book illustrations as well as stand alone prints. The success of the technical process as well as the subjects represented which reflect Victorian life are the two main reasons for interest in his work. There are numerous reference books to assist us, most of which are out of print. The stock shown here is only the unframed prints, the framed items being shown at Fairs. If you have any requests for reference books or prints please contact me. If a picture is framed then this will be notified in the detail relating to the item, and you are asked to note the additional nominal charge for despatch.
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Lord Nelson"Lord Nelson" CL No 222 dated 1853. This really popular print is always in demand, and this copy is in excellent condition, showing the plate margin details below. It typifies Baxter's work within the portrait field, the likeness ...(more details)
£195.00
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The Emperor Napoleon I"The Emperor Napoleon I" CL No 224 dated 1853. This relatively rare print is always popular to collect, and this copy is in excellent condition. It typifies Baxter's work within the portrait field, the likeness to the original miniature being re...(more details)
£225.00
Arctic Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin"Arctic Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin" CL No 342 dated 1850. There were three expeditions to find Franklin, lost in June 1847, and this incident represents Sir John Ross's expedition in May 1849. in Enterprise and Investigator, ...(more details)
£385.00
Hindoo & Mohamedan Buildings"Hindoo & Mohamedan Buildings" CL No 5 dated 1835. The accreditations vary between this and the 1834 edition, and these can be seen in the detailed picture. It is within "Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook" and two other volu...(more details)
£40.00
The English Ship by MoonlightThis print, The English Ship by Moonlight", is the title page vignette of Melaia and other Poems by Eliza Cook. It is CL No 58 and is dated 1838. It comes in two forms - the print itself at 3"x2 1/2" and th...(more details)
£45.00
The Old Water MillThis lovely image is the frontispiece of Melaia and other Poems by Eliza Cook. It is CL No 57, "The Old Water Mill" and is dated 1838. It comes in two forms - the print itself at 4"x3 1/4" and the page version which this is at...(more details)
£45.00
Puss Napping“Puss Napping” (CL No 266) dated 1856, by George Baxter. This lovely image was and remains a very popular one, not only well executed, but amusing in content with the delightful mice all around the dozing cat. Le Blond recognised the popularit...(more details)
£275.00
The Rev John Wesley“The Rev John Wesley” by George Baxter (CL No 230) dated about 1858. This exquisite print was taken from a miniature on ivory by Romney, painted in 1789. It displays Baxter’s technique to the best advantage, replicating the portrait mini...(more details)
£195.00
Destruction of the "Tanjore"....."Destruction of the "Tanjore" by Lightning, Off Ceylon" CL No 96, dated 1844. First seen as the frontispiece to Hoole's Madras, Mysore, etc and the Missionary Memorial. Dr Hoole is in the picture as the standing ...(more details)
£60.00
"Dover Coast""Dover Coast" CL No 254 dated 1855. This picture shows Shakespeare's Cliff and was said to be the most perfect representation of this most famous cliff that has ever been produced. No artist's name is given. It is one of the well known Baxteroty...(more details)
£120.00
Vah-ta-ah, The Feejeean PrincessThis is an illustration from the book of the same name by Waterhouse. Having some notoriety as a cruel and vicious cannibal (is there any other kind such as a benevolent one?) she was later baptised and christened. The picture was taken from the miniature...(more details)
£65.00
Summer“Summer” by George Baxter, dated 1849. This small picture was used in Suttaby’s Marshall’s Ladies’ Elegant Pocket Souvenir of that year. It is from a painting by J Noble and is normally known as the “small summer&...(more details)
£45.00
"Rev Robert Moffat""Rev Robert Moffat" CL No 89 dated 1843. This is a companion print to CL No 74 and 92. Robert Moffat was a missionary who spent much of his time in Africa (1860-1870) for the London Missionary Society. The scene behind him is the Kuruman River ,...(more details)
£180.00
Diagrams"Diagrams" CL No 374 dated 1845. This excellent "architectural" print is rather weakly named, but was apparently used to illustrate Thomas Young's "Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy and the Mechanical Arts". Courtney L...(more details)
£85.00
Diagrams"Diagrams" CL No 374a dated 1845. This excellent "architectural" print is rather weakly named, but was apparently used to illustrate Thomas Young's "Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy and the Mechanical Arts". Courtney ...(more details)
£85.00
The Dogs of St Bernard“The Dogs of St Bernard” (CL No 335) dated 1860. This magnificent Baxter image was one of the largest he ever produced, and probably his last before retirement. It was taken from a painting by Sir Edwin Landseer, sketched with the artists perm...(more details)
£165.00
NeedleboxA single needlebox, the image being of fruit. It probably comes from a Licencee of George Baxter, a set of 10 needlebox prints. It is the box to the left of the three in the picture....(more details)
£32.00
NeedleboxA single needlebox, the image being on the right of the three in the picture. It is of Osborne House, Isle of White, and comes from the Le Blond set of 10 needlebox prints entitled “The Regal Set”....(more details)
£32.00
The Gems of the Great Exhibition No 3"The Gems of the Great Exhibition No 3" CL No 168 dated 1852 is the picture of the Russian Department in the background. The central item is "The Greek Slave" (Hiram Powers), that to the left is "Rinaldi & Armida" (Hiram ...(more details)
£95.00
Lion in Love“Gems of the Great Exhibition” CL No 176 dated 1854, “Lion in Love”. This is the detail from print CL 167 – Gem No 2 at the Great Exhibition. Gilt framed being 7 1/2" x 9", inside a cream basketweave mount, and show...(more details)
£55.00
Cupid & Psyche"Cupid & Psyche" CL No 174 dated 1854. This is the first detail from the print No 166 - Gem 1, the French Department. The statue was by Benzoni and represents Psyche trying to prevent Cupid from carrying the gift of beauty to Venus. Thi...(more details)
£55.00
The Unhappy Child"The Unhappy Child" CL No 178 dated 1854. This is the centre detail from Gems No 2, by Simonis of Brussels. It was extremely popular during the Exhibition, and the prints were sold for 1s each, but 15s on a Stamped Mount which this example is. C...(more details)
£75.00
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The Greek Dance & Harem SetThis is a lovely pair of needlebox prints dated 1850. As Baxter collectors know, these are designed to be cut into 5 individual prints and yet is one complete picture too. The colours are very good indeed and it is always good to have the opportunity...(more details)
£130.00
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Harvest Time (The Gleaners)“Harvest Time (The Gleaners)” CL No 356 dated 1846. This charming and well coloured image was adapted from a painting by Shayer, and makes a wonderful pair with “The Hop Garden” (CL No 290). Signed in the lower left hand corner, th...(more details)
£95.00
Review of the British FleetThis is always a popular image, and although a companion print to CL No 198 Charge of British Troops... it continues to be popular in its own right. It is signed bottom right with Baxter's details. It was published in 1854. It is part of the Crimean War c...(more details)
£185.00
Vive L'Empereur! Napoleon IIIKnown as Napoleon III short moustache this is very similar to CL No 227. He also looks a bit older here! It was published about the time of his visit to England in 1854, and shows excellent colourings. It is unmounted....(more details)
£95.00
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Vive L'Empereur! Napoleon IIIKnown as Napoleon III long moustache this is very similar to CL No 229. He also looks a bit younger here! It was published about the time of his marriage, and Courtney Lewis rates it as Medium Rare on a Stamped Mount. Excellent colourings. The plate ...(more details)
£110.00
Me Warm NowAgain, a print that epitomises Baxter's work, and that was more popular when produced than now. This is an excellent copy signed bottom right but unmounted. Dated 1853 it is a classic Victorian image. It was printed mainly for the US market, and has ...(more details)
£34.00
Richmond Bridge"Le Souvenir" used this item as an illustration in 1852 when the details would have been in the plate margin. This is a loose print so does not display these characteristics, and is unsigned on the image. It is an excellent copy with lovely colo...(more details)
£32.00
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La TarantellaThe name on the Baxter Stamp is "The Tarantella Dance" and this popular print was produced in 1850. Signed bottom left this is usually called the "large" Tarantella. It's reduced size is normal for this item but it is very rare (C...(more details)
£45.00
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The HaremHere we have a magnificent copy of half of CL No 138 dated 1850, a needlebox set on a Red Seal Mount. The colours are absolutely perfect, and the picture is surrounded by the gold line. There is no lettering on the image. The individual images are: 1. The...(more details)
£155.00
Water Mill on the WyeAnother of Baxter's small rural scenes, this one having been used in Le Souvenir in 1850. There is no PBL lettering on this picture. It is from a painting by JW Allen. The detail is exceptional with a man & dog under the tree, the cattle going to the ...(more details)
£32.00
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The Holy FamilyThis print probably epitomises Baxter's work as it is the one item that one sees most often. Whatever its popularity when it was produced it is certainly not as popular now, and that is in common with most of the religious aspects of his (and others') wor...(more details)
£35.00
Proposed Communist Settlement..."Proposed Communist Settlement of the Christian Commonwealth" to give this print the full title. This is the page version which was used in two books - British & Foreign Institute Transactions & The Christian Commonwealth. The detail, an...(more details)
£95.00
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Paul & VirginiaThis lovely and popular print is found here on music. It can be seen with the decorative border and the mark where it has been framed and below that folded. The print is of outstanding quality and the detail around the picture is wonderfully executed....(more details)
£65.00
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Me Warm NowAgain, a print that epitomises Baxter's work, and that was more popular when produced than now. This is an excellent copy signed bottom right and on a Stamped Mount. Dated 1853 it is a classic Victorian image. It was printed mainly for the US market, and ...(more details)
£38.00
So NiceThis 1852 print has a natural companion in CL No 263 I Don't Like it. It is not signed. It is of a male, wearing his hair long as was the fashion. It, probably with the Holy Family, is the most popularly seen Baxter image. This copy has excellent det...(more details)
£40.00
Fruit No 1 (after Lance)This is of course one of a pair (CL No 274) and was printed in 1856. It is a very rich copy which looks very good framed up with a cream mount. There is no indication of hand colouring. Interestingly, although hard to find, it is not necessarily popular, ...(more details)
£85.00
River Teify, CardiganshirePrinted in 1851 as an illustration for Le Souvenir and Suttaby's Marshall's Ladies Remembrance there is no writing within the image. This is the domed top version but there is a square topped version too. It was produced from eleven blocks....(more details)
£32.00
The Late Duke of WellingtonThe Late Duke of Wellington by George Baxter (CL No 225) dated 1853. This is a very popular print, said to be a striking likeness, shown with star of the Order of the Garter. CL 225 was so popular that CL 226 had to be made to cope with demand, it varying...(more details)
£85.00
Returning from PrayerThis print was produced 1 October 1855 and was one of those used as an illustration for music covers. It is signed within the image bottom left with the appropriate Baxter details. It is said to be from a painting by Lee. This has some lovely ri...(more details)
£35.00
Come Pretty RobinThis print is signed in the wall on bottom left of the image, within the wall. It is dated 1857 and was probably used as a Christmas card. It has a charming Victorian feel to it. The colours are excellent....(more details)
£35.00
The Belle of the Village"The Belle of the Village" CL No 348 dated 1854 by George Baxter (1804-1867). Used as a music illustration in "Belle and the Village Valse" and "Jullien's Album", for 1855. In this case it is the latter, still attached to the...(more details)
£145.00
Welsh DroversAn example of one of Baxter's small landscape pictures, this 1850 item was used by "The Sovereign Pocket Book, 1860" and "Marshall's Ladies Fashionable Repository 1850". The River Wye is the river in question. It shows wonderful detail...(more details)
£32.00
View from a Deserted Rock Quarry on the WyeOne of Baxter's small landscape series of beautifully detailed pictures, this being dated 1849. It was an illustration in Suttaby's "Le Souvenir" of the same date and is from a painting by J Tennant. A richly textured copy showing Baxter's techn...(more details)
£32.00
Lake Lucerne"Lake Lucerne" (CL No 334) dated 1857, by George Baxter. This print is signed on the path, in the centre. There is a rare variety of this print with no sun's rays, steamboat, or 2 figures in centre foreground. The picture is after Turner. It is ...(more details)
£145.00
