The Molyneux Collection Part 3 & Part 4
The third Molyneux sale of engravings and mezzotints brings together a carefully curated group of 18th‑ and early 19th‑century plates after some of Europe’s most celebrated painters. History, royalty and high drama are all here: Catherine of Aragon pleading her cause before Henry VIII, Charles II landing at Dover, the Earl of Essex before Elizabeth I, and naval heroism in “The Death of Captain Faulknor”, alongside refined portraits by engravers such as William Ward, Francesco Bartolozzi, Jacques Aliamet and William Woollett.
Sourced by Mr Molyneux from respected dealers including Kunsthandel Boris Wilnitsky, Grosvenor Prints and others, these impressions were been chosen for their condition, subject matter and decorative presence. Collectors will find strong opportunities across the catalogue, from large, frame‑ready history subjects and royal portraits to more intimate plates by leading hands of the British, French, Dutch and German schools.
Closes June 24th, 2026 from 7:30 PM ACST
The companion auction (Part 4) continues the Molyneux series with a focused offering of high‑quality engravings, etchings and mezzotints spanning mythology, religion and classical history. Highlights include works after Raphael, Canova, Domenichino, Cipriani and Carle van Loo, interpreted by accomplished engravers such as Sir Robert Strange, Valentine Green, Giovanni Vendramini and Nicolas Tardieu. Subjects range from Achilles and Chiron to Cupid and Psyche, St John in the Wilderness and the apotheosis of Aeneas.
As in Part 3, many of these plates are of impressive size and presence, ideal for collectors looking for statement pieces with strong wall impact. Together they showcase the technical finesse of 18th‑ and early 19th‑century printmaking, with fine impressions, attractive tonality and the occasional proof or colour stipple adding further interest for connoisseurs and decorators alike.
Closes June 25th, 2026 from 7:30 PM ACST