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      • Adams' Architecture (1922) x 2
        Dec. 10, 2016

        Adams' Architecture (1922) x 2

        Est: $200 - $300

        The Architecture of Robert and James Adams 1758-1794, by Arthur L. Bolton, London: Country Life Library, 1922. In two volumes. Folio-sized with gilt edges. Numerous black and white photos, engravings and a colour frontispiece. Very attractive copies, in good condition.

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      • [BOLTON, James (d. 1799)]. Harmonia Ruralis; or, An essay towards a Natural History of British Song Birds . London: for W.T. Gilling, 1824.
        Nov. 15, 2011

        [BOLTON, James (d. 1799)]. Harmonia Ruralis; or, An essay towards a Natural History of British Song Birds . London: for W.T. Gilling, 1824.

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        [BOLTON, James (d. 1799)]. Harmonia Ruralis; or, An essay towards a Natural History of British Song Birds. London: for W.T. Gilling, 1824. 2 volumes, 4υo (238 x 184mm). Hand-colored frontispiece and 80 hand-colored etched plates by and after Bolton. (Occasional light spotting, light offsetting.) Modern half cloth binding, original labels. Second edition. The plates were re-lettered for this edition, and are noted for being much more finely colored than those of the first edition. Bolton was a self-taught naturalist, living near Halifax, York, who drew and etched all his own illustrations. The text expands Bolton's original, and includes a table compiled by Daines Barrington awarding 17 different song birds marks out of 20 on a scale of merit for 'mellowness of tone', 'sprightly notes', 'plaintive notes', 'compass' and 'execution'. Ellis 309; Fine Bird Books p. 60; Graesse I, 478; Mullens and Swann p. 79; Nissen IVB 115; Zimmer p. 64. (2)

        Christie's
      • James Bolton (c.1733-1799) A Magpie Pigeon with Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata and
        Nov. 18, 2004

        James Bolton (c.1733-1799) A Magpie Pigeon with Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata and

        Est: £2,000 - £3,000

        James Bolton (c.1733-1799) A Magpie Pigeon with Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata and Sweet Vernal-grass Anthoxanthum odoratum; and A Red Antwerp Smerle Pigeon one signed and dated 'J. Bolton pinxit 1779' (lower left), one signed and dated 'J. Bolton ad Vivum pinxit 1779' (lower left) pencil and watercolour, heightened with white on vellum, laid down on card 8.5 x 7.6 in. (24.2 x 20.7 cm.); and slightly smaller Two decorative and skilfully painted studies of native British birds, by the author of Harmonia Ruralis. James Bolton, painter, illustrator and 'good field naturalist' (Jackson) remained in Yorkshire throughout his life, making studies of plants, insects and birds. Having published works on ferns and fungi, from 1792 he began a series of drawings of British song birds, publishing Harmonia Ruralis with etched plates in 1794-96. Drawing the birds from life, Bolton was particularly noted for placing them, as in the present watercolours, in a setting which indicated their natural habitat and food source. It is likely that the birds portrayed here are the Red Antwerp Smerle Pigeon and the Magpie Pigeon; identifiable plants include Plantago lanceolata, a ribwort commonly found around Halifax, and Anthoxanthum odoratum. (2)

        Christie's
      • Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Narcissus x medioluteus (Primrose Peerless ), pencil and watercolour, within the artist's lined border, inscribed 'From
        Jul. 15, 2004

        Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Narcissus x medioluteus (Primrose Peerless ), pencil and watercolour, within the artist's lined border, inscribed 'From

        Est: £1,500 - £2,000

        Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Narcissus x medioluteus (Primrose Peerless), pencil and watercolour, within the artist's lined border, inscribed 'From the Flower blown in a Room March y.23'rd 1785', watermark Strasburg lily over 'GR, 509 by 350mm., signed 'James Bolton/at Halifax'

        Bonhams
      • Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Paeonia mascula (Peony), pencil and watercolour, within the artist's lined border, watermark Strasburg lily, 508 by
        Jul. 15, 2004

        Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Paeonia mascula (Peony), pencil and watercolour, within the artist's lined border, watermark Strasburg lily, 508 by

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Paeonia mascula (Peony), pencil and watercolour, within the artist's lined border, watermark Strasburg lily, 508 by 349mm., signed 'James Bolton Pinx't'

        Bonhams
      • Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Tulipa cultivars (Tulip), pencil and watercolour, heightened with white, within the artist's lined border, watermark
        Jul. 15, 2004

        Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Tulipa cultivars (Tulip), pencil and watercolour, heightened with white, within the artist's lined border, watermark

        Est: £4,000 - £6,000

        Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Tulipa cultivars (Tulip), pencil and watercolour, heightened with white, within the artist's lined border, watermark 'J.Whatman', 508 by 349mm., signed 'James Bolton pinx't "

        Bonhams
      • Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Helleborus niger (Christmas or Winter Rose), pencil and watercolour, within the artist's lined border, watermark 'J.
        Jul. 15, 2004

        Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Helleborus niger (Christmas or Winter Rose), pencil and watercolour, within the artist's lined border, watermark 'J.

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Bolton (James, 1735-1799) Helleborus niger (Christmas or Winter Rose), pencil and watercolour, within the artist's lined border, watermark 'J. Whatman', 508 by 349 mm., signed and dated 'James Bolton pinx't 1785'

        Bonhams
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