William (1744) Hodges Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William (1744) Hodges Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 12, 2025
Circle of William Hodges, RA, A mountainous river landscape with an angler, a bridge and castle beyond
Est: £300 - £400
Circle of William Hodges, RA, British 1744-1797- A mountainous river landscape with an angler, a bridge and castle beyond; oil on canvas, 34.8 x 45.5 cm. Provenance: Sir Samuel Luke Fildes, RA (1843-1927); Property of the late Sir Luke Fildes, sale; Christie's, London, 24 Jun 1927, lot 65, as 'R. Wilson, RA' (11 guineas, 11 shillings). Private Collection, UK. Note: The present work exhibits a similarity with Hodges' striking topographical paintings, many of which were informed by his travels on Captain Cook's second voyage to the Pacific Ocean from 1772-75. Indeed, the contrast of the diminutive figure in the foreground of the composition with the towering mountain landscape surrounding them recalls a composition by Hodges which sold at Bonhams, London, on 9 December 2015, lot 13, and another which sold at Sotheby's, London, on 5 December 2020, lot 198.
Roseberys
Feb. 05, 2025
WILLIAM HODGES, (after) (1744 - 1797), The Fleet of Otaheite assembled at Oparee., engraving, 21 x 37.5 cm. (8.2 x 14.7 in.), frame: 54 x 65 x 3 cm. (21.2 x 25.5 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $150 - $250
WILLIAM HODGES (after), (1744 - 1797) The Fleet of Otaheite assembled at Oparee. engraving engraved by W Woollett
Lawsons
Sep. 18, 2024
Attributed to William Hodges RA (British, 1744-1797)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Attributed to William Hodges RA (British, 1744-1797) A river landscape with figures travelling across a bridge oil on canvas 70.5 x 89.5cm For a comparable example by Hodges, see ‘Landscape with Fisherman on a Lake’, circa 1790, Yale Centre for British Art (B1976.7.41).
Cheffins
Feb. 21, 2024
WILLIAM HODGES, R.A (BRITISH 1744-1797), A RIVER LANDSCAPE AT SUNSET
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
WILLIAM HODGES, R.A (BRITISH 1744-1797)A RIVER LANDSCAPE AT SUNSETOil on canvas43 x 71cm (16¾ x 27¾ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Dec. 06, 2023
Attributed to William Hodges, R.A. (British, 1744-1797) View of Tivoli: the Cascatelle and the Villa of Maecenas with an artist sketching in the foreground
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Attributed to William Hodges, R.A. (British, 1744-1797) View of Tivoli: the Cascatelle and the Villa of Maecenas with an artist sketching in the foreground oil on canvas 77.7 x 96.7cm (30 9/16 x 38 1/16in).
Bonhams
Dec. 06, 2023
William Hodges RA (1744-1797)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
William Hodges RA (1744-1797) An extensive landscape with figures on a track and distant buildings beyond, probably Yorkshire oil on canvas 81 x 87.5cm Provenance: Private collection, Launceston Place, London, W8 The present picture, a significant new addition to the oeuvre of William Hodges, is likely to have been executed in the 1790s following the artist’s return from India. In 1793, Hodges visited Yorkshire and was commissioned by Walter Ramsden Fawkes of Farnley Hall to execute four oil paintings “about the size of half-lengths” based on sketches Hodges made of the Farnley’s environs (Isabel Combs Stuebe, The Life and Works of William Hodges, 1979, p. 297-298). It is possible that this picture is one of these hitherto untraced works, which were not well received by Fawkes, or another composition deriving from the same trip. In October 1793, Joseph Farington recorded in his diary that Hodges had also visited Fountains Abbey which he “very much admired, and stayed a day there” (ibid). Hodges subsequently exhibited views of Fountains and Kirkstall Abbey at the Royal Academy in 1794 (Nos. 371 and 375). A contemporary newspaper reported more favourably that: “Hodges has been painting St. Fontaines’ [sic] Abbey, and some other beautiful scenery of Yorkshire, in size-colours, and for brilliancy and effect, as well as graceful imitation, they have much to boast of” (ibid). We are grateful to Charles Greig for endorsing the attribution to William Hodges following first hand inspection. Framed 96 x 102cm. Remnants of Christie's stencil verso.
Cheffins
Jun. 08, 2023
William Hodges, R.A. (London 1744-1797 Devon) 'A View of the Ruins of a Palace at Gazipoor on the River Ganges'; 'A View of the Ravines at Etawa' tinted aquatint views by and after Hodges, published by J. Wells, 1785-1787; together with 4 further ...
Est: £800 - £1,200
William Hodges, R.A. (London 1744-1797 Devon) 'A View of the Ruins of a Palace at Gazipoor on the River Ganges'; 'A View of the Ravines at Etawa' tinted aquatint views by and after Hodges, published by J. Wells, 1785-1787; together with 4 further aquatint views of India by Hodges, and 3 views of India engraved by J. Landseer after Charles D'Oyly (9) 340 x 485cm (133 7/8 x 190 15/16in).
Bonhams
May. 20, 2023
10 Engravings from 'A Voyage Towards the South Pole'. WIlliam Hodges (1744-1797), published by Strahan & Cadell, London, 1st Feb 1...
Est: $500 - $800
10 Engravings from 'A Voyage Towards the South Pole'. WIlliam Hodges (1744-1797), published by Strahan & Cadell, London, 1st Feb 1777. 'The Landing of Captn. Cook at Mallicolo, one of the New Hebrides', 'The Reception of Captn. Cook, in Hapaee', 'A View of Huaheine', 'The Fleet of Otaheite, Assembled at Oparee', 'View of Afiatooka, or Burying-Place, in Tongataboo', 'The Natche, a Ceremony in Honour of the King's Son, in Tongataboo', 'Representation of the Body of Tee, a Chief, as Preserved After Death in Otaheite', 'Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, Drinking Kava', 'A Night Dance, by Women, in Hapaee', 'A Night Dance by Men, in Hapaee'.
Davidson Auctions
Dec. 14, 2022
WILLIAM HODGES (BRITISH 1744-1797), THE ENTRANCE TO WARWICK CASTLE
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
WILLIAM HODGES (BRITISH 1744-1797)THE ENTRANCE TO WARWICK CASTLE Oil on canvas, unframed 44 x 68cm (17¼ x 26¾ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Sep. 20, 2022
William Hodges, R.A. (London 1744-1797 Devon) 'The East End of the Fort of Mongheer' hand-coloured aquatint by and after Hodges, window-mounted, published by J. Greives, 1 September 1787; and a hand-coloured view by Edware Orme of 'Fortress of Gw...
Est: £400 - £600
William Hodges, R.A. (London 1744-1797 Devon) 'The East End of the Fort of Mongheer' hand-coloured aquatint by and after Hodges, window-mounted, published by J. Greives, 1 September 1787; and a hand-coloured view by Edware Orme of 'Fortress of Gwalior, taken by General Popham in 1779', published by E. Orme, 4 June 1804, window-mounted (2) platemark 300 x 470cm x 185 1/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 12, 2022
(Attributed to William Hodges, 1744 - 1797) A drawing with watercolour highlights of HMS Resolution and Associated Note of Provenance
Est: £10,000 - £20,000
From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook?s Resolution during his second circumnavigation; thence by direct descent through his family. (Attributed to William Hodges, 1744 - 1797) A drawing with watercolour highlights of HMS Resolution. On paper. c. 1773. Unrestored. The drawing was executed during Captain Cook's second circumnavigation by William Hodges, who was aboard the Resolution in the capacity of the expedition's artist. Sold with associated note of provenance. Ink on paper. Inscribed: "The Resolution" "Captain Cook.." "My dr [?] Husband went / round the World in / the 2nd Voyage that / Cap..Cooke went." Dimensions: (Drawing) 4.5 cm (Diameter)
Sloane Street Auctions
Feb. 16, 2022
* Hodges (William, 1744-1797). Man of Easter Island and Woman of Easter island
Est: £70 - £100
* Hodges (William, 1744-1797). Man of Easter Island and Woman of Easter island Hodges (William, 1744-1797). Man of Easter Island, 1777, engraving by F. Bartolozzi after Hodges, depicting the head and shoulders of a native man with enlarged ear lobes wearing a feather headdress, caption to lower margin, 27.4 x 19.7cm (10 6/8 x 7 6/8ins), mounted, framed and glazed (41.5 x 35cm), together with: Woman of Easter Island, 1777, engraving by J Caldwall after Hodges, depicting the head and shoulders of a native woman with enlarged ear lobes wearing traditional clothing, caption to lower margin, 25.5 x 19.5cm (10 x 7 6/8ins) mounted, framed and glazed (41.5 x 35cm), both unexamined out of frames Qty: (2) Footnote: Both engravings are taken from Captain James Cook's A Voyage towards the South Pole, and Round the World. Performed in His Majesty's Ships the Resolution and Adventure, In the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. In which is included Captain Furneaux's Narrative of his Proceedings in the Adventure during the Separation of the Ships, plates 46 and 25 respectively. The work was published in London by Strahan and Cadell in 1777.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 19, 2020
WILLIAM HODGES (BRITISH, 1744-1797) A VIEW IN THE ISLAND OF PINES Copper engraving: 8 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. (sight)
Est: $500 - $700
WILLIAM HODGES (BRITISH, 1744-1797) A VIEW IN THE ISLAND OF PINES Copper engraving: 8 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. (sight) Framed
Potomack Company
Jun. 10, 2020
William Hodges, R.A. (London 1744-1797 Brixham) Funchal, Madeira
Est: £15,000 - £25,000
William Hodges, R.A. (London 1744-1797 Brixham) Funchal, Madeira oil on canvas 28 x 36 in. (71.2 x 91.4 cm.) Please note this lot is the property of a private individual. Provenance Anonymous sale; Sotheby-Parke Bernet, London, 30 May 1979, lot 8, as ‘A Seaport, Possibly St. Helena’, sold with its companion, 'Cape Town and Table Mountain'. with Spink & Son, London, 1979.
Christie's
May. 24, 2020
HODGES William (1744-1797), 'The Fleet of Otaheite Assembled at Oparee', Copper Engraving, 25x39.5cm
Est: $150 - $250
HODGES, William (1744-1797) 'The Fleet of Otaheite Assembled at Oparee' Pub. 1777 by William Strahan & Thomas Cadell, London. Copper Engraving 25x39.5cm
Davidson Auctions
May. 24, 2020
HODGES William (1744-1797), 'View in the Island of New Caledonia,' pub. 1790., Copper Engraving, 26x40cm (visible sheet)
Est: $140 - $180
HODGES, William (1744-1797) 'View in the Island of New Caledonia,' pub. 1790. Copper Engraving 26x40cm (visible sheet)
Davidson Auctions
Mar. 28, 2020
Captain Cook - Tynai-Mai
Est: $200 - $400
First edition print from Cook's second voyage on which he was directed to circumnavigate the globe as far south as possible to search for any southern continent. William Hodges (1744 - 1797) joined Cook's second expedition to the South Pacific as a draughtsman 1772-75 and was employed by the Admiralty in finishing his drawings. His drawings were likely completed in the Society Islands during late August and mid-September 1773. It was in the Society Islands that the most cordial relations were established with local inhabitants, and it was here that Hodges was able to produce a fine series of portraits of Tahitians, several of whom were well-known personalities to members of Cook's company. This included Tynai Mai, a young beauty who was much admired and who danced for Cook's company in Raiatea. Tynai Mai was the daughter of Orio, chief of Raiatea. She is described in Hawkesworth's account: 'Mr Hodges took the opportunity of drawing a sketch of her portrait, which her vivacity and restless disposition rendered almost impossible.' G. Forster (10 September 1773) 'on their heads they had a high twist or turbant of plaited hair; on the crown in the circle between ye plaited hair all was filled with Cape Jasmin flowers & the front of the bunch of plaited hair was ornamented with 3 or 4 rows of the white flowers of the Morinda citrifolia, which looked so pretty as if the head had been set of by pearls'. This fascinating, first edition folio engraving is from Captain James Cook & James King's A Voyage towards the South Pole, and Round the World. Performed in His Majesty's Ships the Resolution and Adventure, In the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. In which is included Captain Furneaux's Narrative of his Proceedings in the Adventure during the Separation of the Ships. The work was published in London by Strahan and Cadell in 1777. It is the official account of Cook's second voyage on which he was directed to circumnavigate the globe as far south as possible to search for any southern continent. "The famous accounts of Captain Cook's three voyages form the basis for any collection of Pacific books. In three great voyages Cook did more to clarify the geographical knowledge of the southern hemisphere than all his predecessors had done together. He was really the first scientific navigator and his voyages made great contributions to many fields of knowledge." (Hill) "Cook earned his place in history by opening up the Pacific to western civilization and by the foundation of British Australia. The world was given for the first time an essentially complete knowledge of the Pacific Ocean and Australia, and Cook proved once and for all that there was no great southern continent, as had always been believed. He also suggested the existence of antarctic land in the southern ice ring, a fact which was not proved until the explorations of the nineteenth century." (Printing and the Mind of Man p.135) "The success of Cook's first voyage led the Admiralty to send him on a second expedition, which was to circumnavigate the globe as far south as possible in search of any southern continents ... the men of this expedition became the first to cross the Antarctic Circle. Further visits were made to New Zealand, and on two great sweeps Cook made an astonishing series of discoveries and rediscoveries including Easter Island, the Marquesas, Tahiti and the Society Islands, Niue, the Tonga Islands, the New Hebrides, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, and a number of smaller islands. Rounding Cape Horn, on the last part of the voyage, Cook discovered and charted South Georgia, after which he called at Cape Town, St. Helena and Ascension, and the Azores ... This voyage produced a vast amount of information concerning the Pacific peoples and islands, proved the value of the chronometer as an aid to finding longitude, and improved techniques for preventing scurvy." (Hill p.123)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Oct. 29, 2019
William Hodges, R.A. (1744-1797) - A storm on the Ganges, with a Bengal country boat in a swell
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
William Hodges, R.A. (1744-1797) A storm on the Ganges, with a Bengal country boat in a swell oil on canvas 17 7/8 x 23 1/8in. (45.5 x 58.7cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 29, 2019
William Hodges, R.A. (1744-1797) - Funchal, Madeira
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
William Hodges, R.A. (1744-1797) Funchal, Madeira oil on canvas 28 x 36in. (71.2 x 91.4cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 29, 2019
William Hodges, R.A. (1744-1797) - A waterfall in the Tuauru Valley, Tahiti
Est: £200,000 - £300,000
William Hodges, R.A. (1744-1797) A waterfall in the Tuauru Valley, Tahiti oil on panel 29 7/8 x 48 3/8in. (75.9 x 122.8cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 29, 2019
William Hodges, R.A. (1744-1797) - A View of Vaitepiha Bay, Tahiti (Tautira Valley from Tautira Bay)
Est: £300,000 - £400,000
William Hodges, R.A. (1744-1797) A View of Vaitepiha Bay, Tahiti (Tautira Valley from Tautira Bay) oil on canvas 14 ¼ x 20 ½in. (36.2 x 52.1cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 29, 2019
HODGES, William (1744-1797). Early issues of the engraved plates to accompany... -
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
HODGES, William (1744-1797). Early issues of the engraved plates to accompany the narrative of Cook's Second Voyage. London: 1776-1777. Extremely rare – perhaps unique – bound collection of early versions and proofs of the illustrations used in the narrative of Cooks' Second Voyage, printed on large, thick paper, with extremely wide margins. The prints include all of the portraits and all bar three of the views found in the 2 volume text. None of the images bear plate numbers; 22 plates carry earlier imprints of 'July 16 1776' than those found in the published book (1777). One plate, 'A View in the Island of Rotterdam' is a proof before letters and numbers, without caption title, and with only 'Drawn from nature by W. Hodges' and 'Engraved by W. Byrne' appearing beneath the image. Another, 'Ice Islands', is without the date 'the 9th of Jany. 1773' in the caption, and carries the earlier imprint. The 11 plates that appear to be in the same state as those in the published volumes tend to have darker, finer impressions than those found in the book, a good example being the portrait of Omai. Comparisons with 2 very similar sets held by the Dixson Library, Library of New South Wales (Beddie 1404 and 1405) showing some striking similarities with size, format and styles matching the present set, and both have the uncompleted caption to the 'Ice Islands' plate as in the present lot. Beddie 1405 notes that Dixson F77/3 is 'Reputed to be one of six sets for persons connected with the Admiralty', and it is possible that the current set was made up for that purpose. The views not present are plates LIV 'The landing of Middleburgh one of the Friendly Isles', LXIII 'The Landing at Erramanga one of the New Hebrides' and LIX, 'The Landing at Tanna one of the New Hebrides', which also happen to be the only plates after Hodges executed by Sherwin. Oblong folio (452 x 620mm). 34 engraved plates (i.e. all the portraits and all but 3 of the views [see above note] included in the official published account, see lots 5 and 6, the last 10 plates with variable dampstaining in lower margin but affecting images, a few faint insignificant creases). Modern half calf, antique style, retaining original green morocco spine label gilt lettered 'Cook's Prints' (extremities faintly rubbed). Provenance: Captain A.F.W. Fuller (no sign of provenance, but stated thus as item 43 in the Hordern House catalogue of the Robert and Mary Anne Parks Collection, 2011).
Christie's
Oct. 29, 2019
William Hodges, R.A. (1744-1797) - Matavie Bay in the Island of Otaheite (Matavai Bay, Tahiti)
Est: £400,000 - £600,000
William Hodges, R.A. (1744-1797) Matavie Bay in the Island of Otaheite (Matavai Bay, Tahiti) oil on canvas 19 5/8 x 25 1/8in. (49.9 x 63.8cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 23, 2019
After William Hodges, British (1744-1797), Retreating Shower, engraving, 18 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. (47 x 64.1 cm)
Est: $80 - $120
Dedication from Robert Pollard (publisher) to Sir Joseph Banks
Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Sep. 07, 2019
Captain Cook - Otago
Est: $200 - $400
First edition print from Cook's second voyage on which he was directed to circumnavigate the globe as far south as possible to search for any southern continent. William Hodges (1744 - 1797) joined Cook's second expedition to the South Pacific as a draughtsman 1772-75 and was employed by the Admiralty in finishing his drawings. Two portraits from his time in Tonga, both in red chalk, are known. This portrait is of Otago (Ataongo) son of one of the leading chieftains of Tonga, and who was a constant companion of Cook during his visit to the island. This fascinating, first edition folio engraving is from Captain James Cook & James King's A Voyage towards the South Pole, and Round the World. Performed in His Majesty's Ships the Resolution and Adventure, In the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. In which is included Captain Furneaux's Narrative of his Proceedings in the Adventure during the Separation of the Ships. The work was published in London by Strahan and Cadell in 1777. It is the official account of Cook's second voyage on which he was directed to circumnavigate the globe as far south as possible to search for any southern continent. "The famous accounts of Captain Cook's three voyages form the basis for any collection of Pacific books. In three great voyages Cook did more to clarify the geographical knowledge of the southern hemisphere than all his predecessors had done together. He was really the first scientific navigator and his voyages made great contributions to many fields of knowledge." (Hill) "Cook earned his place in history by opening up the Pacific to western civilization and by the foundation of British Australia. The world was given for the first time an essentially complete knowledge of the Pacific Ocean and Australia, and Cook proved once and for all that there was no great southern continent, as had always been believed. He also suggested the existence of antarctic land in the southern ice ring, a fact which was not proved until the explorations of the nineteenth century." (Printing and the Mind of Man p.135) "The success of Cook's first voyage led the Admiralty to send him on a second expedition, which was to circumnavigate the globe as far south as possible in search of any southern continents ... the men of this expedition became the first to cross the Antarctic Circle. Further visits were made to New Zealand, and on two great sweeps Cook made an astonishing series of discoveries and rediscoveries including Easter Island, the Marquesas, Tahiti and the Society Islands, Niue, the Tonga Islands, the New Hebrides, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, and a number of smaller islands. Rounding Cape Horn, on the last part of the voyage, Cook discovered and charted South Georgia, after which he called at Cape Town, St. Helena and Ascension, and the Azores ... This voyage produced a vast amount of information concerning the Pacific peoples and islands, proved the value of the chronometer as an aid to finding longitude, and improved techniques for preventing scurvy." (Hill p.123)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Jul. 21, 2019
HODGES William (1744-1797), 'The Landing at Erramanga, One of the New Hebrides', Engraving, 23.5x46cm
Est: $50 - $100
HODGES, William (1744-1797) 'The Landing at Erramanga, One of the New Hebrides' Engraved by J K Sherwin; pub. Strahan & Cadell, London 1st Feb 1777. Engraving 23.5x46cm
Davidson Auctions
May. 29, 2019
After William Hodges, British (1744-1797), Retreating Shower, Dedication from Robert Pollard (publisher) to Sir Jeseph Banks, 18 1/2...
Est: $80 - $120
engraving
Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
May. 05, 2019
WILLIAM HODGES [1744-1797], Afia-Too-Ca, A burying place in the Isle of Amsterdam, copper engraving (from Cook's "A Voyage towards the South Pole...," 1777), 23 x 38cm. View of a burial place on Tongatabu, the main island of the Tonga group. Cook visited the islands 2 - 8 October 1773 and then again 26 - 29 June 1774.
Est: $100 - $150
WILLIAM HODGES [1744-1797], Afia-Too-Ca, A burying place in the Isle of Amsterdam, copper engraving (from Cook's "A Voyage towards the South Pole...," 1777), 23 x 38cm. View of a burial place on Tongatabu, the main island of the Tonga group. Cook visited the islands 2 - 8 October 1773 and then again 26 - 29 June 1774.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 05, 2019
WILLIAM HODGES [1744-1797], i) The Landing at Mallicolo, one of the New Hebrides. ii) Resolution Bay in the Marquesas. iii) A view in the Island of Rotterdam. iv) [Ornaments and weapons at New Caledonia], v [Ornaments, utensils and weapons at the Friendly Isles], five copper engravings (from Cook's "A Voyage towards the South Pole...," 1777), each approx 23 x 38cm.
Est: $400 - $500
WILLIAM HODGES [1744-1797], i) The Landing at Mallicolo, one of the New Hebrides. ii) Resolution Bay in the Marquesas. iii) A view in the Island of Rotterdam. iv) [Ornaments and weapons at New Caledonia], v [Ornaments, utensils and weapons at the Friendly Isles], five copper engravings (from Cook's "A Voyage towards the South Pole...," 1777), each approx 23 x 38cm.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 05, 2019
WILLIAM HODGES [1744-97], The landing at Mallicolo, one of the New Hebrides (from Cook's "Voyage towards the South Pole..."), copper engraving by James Basire; hand coloured, 27 x 47 cm, The Resolution visited Malekul in July 1774. In this view Cook is depicted handing his musket to an officer, enabling him to accept the green palm branch signifying peace; the Malekulans are depicted wearing the yelau (penis case) tied up to a belt worn about the waist.
Est: $150 - $200
WILLIAM HODGES [1744-97], The landing at Mallicolo, one of the New Hebrides (from Cook's "Voyage towards the South Pole..."), copper engraving by James Basire; hand coloured, 27 x 47 cm, The Resolution visited Malekul in July 1774. In this view Cook is depicted handing his musket to an officer, enabling him to accept the green palm branch signifying peace; the Malekulans are depicted wearing the yelau (penis case) tied up to a belt worn about the waist.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 05, 2019
WILLIAM HODGES [1744-1797], Possession Bay in the island of South Georgia, copper engraving (from Cook's "A Voyage towards the South Pole...," 1777), 23 x 38cm.
Est: $150 - $200
WILLIAM HODGES [1744-1797], Possession Bay in the island of South Georgia, copper engraving (from Cook's "A Voyage towards the South Pole...," 1777), 23 x 38cm.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Dec. 10, 2018
WILLIAM HODGES (1744-1797) A View of Part of the City of Oud' and 'A View of the South-West Side of Chunar Gur from 'Select Views in
Est: $250 - $350
WILLIAM HODGES (1744-1797) A View of Part of the City of Oud' and 'A View of the South-West Side of Chunar Gur from 'Select Views in India drawn on the spot ...', London 1785 aquatint etchings original letterpress in pockets to the back 32 x 48cm (plate)
Leonard Joel
Sep. 10, 2018
HODGES, William (1744–1797). Choix de vues de l’Inde, dessinées sur les lieux, pendan
Est: €12,000 - €18,000
HODGES, William (1744–1797). Choix de vues de l’Inde, dessinées sur les lieux, pendant les années 1780, 1781, 1782 et 1783. Londres : [Joseph Cooper], 1785-1788. Edition originale de l'un des premiers livres anglais illustrés portant sur l’Inde. Les planches sont ici avant la lettre. Hodges est embarqué dans la seconde expédition du Capitaine Cook dans le Pacifque en 1772. Peintre paysagiste de formation, il répond aux exigences scientifques de l’expédition en adoptant un style naturaliste pour rendre compte des réalités topographiques des paysages peints. Il part pour l’Inde en 1780 où aucun peintre paysagiste anglais ne s’est encore rendu. Il est alors invité par le gouverneur général de l’Inde, Warren Hastings. Ce dernier devient un ami autant qu’un mécène et lui verse une pension tout au long des deux années que Hodges passe en Inde du Nord. Grâce à ce salaire, l’artiste voyage beaucoup et réalise de nombreuses études sur le motif. Il accompagne également Hastings dans ses visites diplomatiques et peint des vues de forts à la demande de ce dernier, à des fns militaires. Hodges est surtout le premier artiste européen à peindre le Taj Mahal. Ce projet coûteux nécessite trois années de travail, et est soutenu fnancièrement par les peintres Joseph Farington et Edward Edwards. Etant le premier livre anglais paraissant avec des vues aussi précises de l’Inde, Select views of India rencontre un grand succès à sa parution. Abbey, Travel, 416 ; Brunet, II, 242. Stuebe Isabel, “Willam Hodges and Warren Hastings: A study in eighteenth-century patronage.” The Burlington Magazine, 1973. 2 vol. in-folio (590 x 460 mm). 48 planches avant la lettre gravées à l’aquatinte en bistre, avec les titres manuscrits, quelques corrections manuscrites de la traduction française du texte (quelques rousseurs, une mouillure marginale à la onzième planche du premier volume). Reliure de l’époque en maroquin rouge à long grain, plats à encadrement de grecque dorée sur un listel de maroquin vert, dos lisse orné avec pièces de titre et de tomaison de maroquin vert, tranches dorées (gardes renouvelées, coifes et coins frottés, grifures sur les plats). }PROVENANCE : Thomas Parry (ex-libris). (2)
Christie's
Aug. 23, 2018
William Hodges - Boats Of The Friendly Isles, ( 21 x 37 ) Engraved By William Watts Published 1777
Est: $30 - $50
William Hodges ''Boats Of The Friendly Isles" ( 21 x 37 ) Engraved By William Watts Published 1777
Lawsons
Aug. 16, 2018
William Hodges - Boats Of The Friendly Isles, ( 21 x 37 ) Engraved By William Watts Published 1777
Est: $50 - $70
William Hodges ''Boats Of The Friendly Isles" ( 21 x 37 ) Engraved By William Watts Published 1777
Lawsons
Aug. 09, 2018
William Hodges 'Boats Of The Friendly Isles" ( 21 x 37 ) Engraved By William Watts Published 1777
Est: $80 - $120
William Hodges ''Boats Of The Friendly Isles" ( 21 x 37 ) Engraved By William Watts Published 1777
Lawsons
Aug. 02, 2018
William Hodges 'Boats Of The Friendly Isles" ( 21 x 37 ) Engraved By William Watts Published 1777
Est: $80 - $120
William Hodges ''Boats Of The Friendly Isles" ( 21 x 37 ) Engraved By William Watts Published 1777
Lawsons
May. 23, 2018
William Hodges (1744-1797) British. Lake Scene with Figures in a Boat and a Hilltop Fortification, Oil on Canvas, 14" x 18", and a companion piece, Figures and Cattle with Hilltop Ruins, a pair (2).
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
William Hodges (1744-1797) British. Lake Scene with Figures in a Boat and a Hilltop Fortification, Oil on Canvas, 14" x 18", and a companion piece, Figures and Cattle with Hilltop Ruins, a pair (2).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 15, 2017
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, View in the Island of New Caledonia c.1790 Copper engraving eng. W. Byrne
Est: $120 - $140
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, View in the Island of New Caledonia c.1790 Copper engraving eng. W. Byrne 26 x 40 cm, sight
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 30, 2017
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, View in the Island of New Caledonia c.1790 Copper engraving eng. W. Byrne
Est: $120 - $140
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, View in the Island of New Caledonia c.1790 Copper engraving eng. W. Byrne 26 x 40 cm, sight
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 30, 2017
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, The Ice Islands seen the 9th of Jan 1773, 1777 Copper engraving eng. Benjamin Thomas Poun...
Est: $150 - $250
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, The Ice Islands seen the 9th of Jan 1773, 1777 Copper engraving eng. Benjamin Thomas Pouncy (-1799) 24 x 40.5 cm
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 25, 2017
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, The Fleet of Otaheite (Tahiti) assembled at Oparee 1777 Copper engraving eng. W Woollett
Est: $100 - $200
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, The Fleet of Otaheite (Tahiti) assembled at Oparee 1777 Copper engraving eng. W Woollett 25.5 x 39.5 cm
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 25, 2017
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, The Ice Islands seen the 9th of Jan 1773, 1777 Copper engraving eng. Benjamin Thomas Poun...
Est: $150 - $250
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, The Ice Islands seen the 9th of Jan 1773, 1777 Copper engraving eng. Benjamin Thomas Pouncy (-1799) 24 x 40.5 cm
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 25, 2017
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, View in the Island of New Caledonia c.1790 Copper engraving eng. W. Byrne
Est: $180 - $220
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, View in the Island of New Caledonia c.1790 Copper engraving eng. W. Byrne 26 x 40 cm, sight
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 28, 2017
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, Woman of Sta. Christina + Chief of Sta. Christina c.1777 (2) Copper engravings eng. J Hal...
Est: $80 - $120
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, Woman of Sta. Christina + Chief of Sta. Christina c.1777 (2) Copper engravings eng. J Hall, pub. Wm. Strahan New Streeet, etc. London 29 x 22.8 cm, 28.5 x 24 cm
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 28, 2017
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, View in the Island of New Caledonia c.1790 Copper engraving eng. W. Byrne
Est: $200 - $400
William Hodges (1744-1797) English, After, View in the Island of New Caledonia c.1790 Copper engraving eng. W. Byrne 26 x 40 cm, sight
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 09, 2015
William Hodges, R.A. (London 1744-1797 Devon) A mountainou
Est: -
William Hodges, R.A. (London 1744-1797 Devon) A mountainous river landscape with a fisherman hauling in his nets
Bonhams
Jun. 25, 2015
William Hodges (1744 - 1797) (2 works) After. - Man of Easter Island & Woman of Easter Island 22.5 x 17.5cm each
Est: $200 - $300
William Hodges (1744 - 1797) (2 works) After. Man of Easter Island & Woman of Easter Island engravings 22.5 x 17.5cm each engraved by J. Caldwell
Lawsons