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The Great South Sea Caterpillar, transform'd into a Bath Butterfly.
London: H. Humphrey, 4 July 1795.
Making fun of Sir Joseph Banks, who metamorphoses into a splendid butterfly
Hand coloured engraving, 350 x 250 mm.; fine; mounted and framed. The rare 1795 first issue of this splendid satirical cartoon of Sir Joseph Banks, ridiculed for using the Royal Order of.....
Price (AUD):
$21,000.00
Ref: #4504783
Consequences of a Successfull French Invasion…
London: J. Gillray, nd. circa 1850.
The House is adjourned to Botany Bay
Engraving, 370 x 270 mm., handcoloured as issued, mounted. A famous, satirical look at the decision of the English parliament to create a penal settlement at Botany Bay, in contrast to the atmosphere of reform and concern.....
Price (AUD):
$2,200.00
Ref: #2711259
Consequences of a Successfull French Invasion.
London: J. Gillray, n.d., 1798.
Parliament is adjourned to Botany Bay
Etching; 320 x 360 mm., mounted. The original eighteenth century version of this rare transportation engraving, where the Parliament of Great Britain has been condemned - the chair of the Speaker being inscribed "This House adjourned to Botany Bay".....
Price (AUD):
$4,850.00
Ref: #3002930
The Great South Sea Caterpillar, transform'd into a Bath Butterfly.
London: J. Gillray, n.d., 1851.
From among the Weeds & Mud on the Banks of the South Sea
Original etching, 350 x 250 mm.; fine; mounted. (Two caricatures verso). Rare satirical cartoon of Sir Joseph Banks, ridiculed for using the Royal Order of the Bath for self-promotion. Portraits of Banks.....
Price (AUD):
$1,250.00
Ref: #4011321
The Great South Sea Caterpillar transform'd into a Bath butterfly.
London: Henry Bohn, no date, but 1851.
Sir Joseph Banks emerges from his chrysalis
Handcoloured engraving, 350 x 250 mm; mounted. Rare satirical cartoon of Sir Joseph Banks, ridiculed for using the Royal Order of the Bath for self-promotion. Portraits of Banks by the most famous artists of the day.....
Price (AUD):
$3,250.00
Ref: #4108622