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General rules for painting in oil and water-colours...

by Bickham, George
Published 1747

printed for G. Bickham, in May's-Buildings, Covent-Garden

Subjects: “...Painting / Technique...”

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Specimens of the ancient sculpture and painting, now remaining in this kingdom...

by Carter, John
Published 1780

published as the act directs by John Carter, Wood St. Westminster

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The life of Benvenuto Cellini : a Florentine artist. Containing A Variety of Curious and Interesting Particulars, relative to Painting, Sculpture and Architecture; and The History...

by Cellini, Benvenuto
Published 1772

printed by John Abbot Husband, for Messrs. Sleater, Ewing, Potts, Smith, Williams Lynch, Wilson, Chamberlaine, S. Watson, Vallance, Porter, Milliken, Walker, Jenkin, and Flin

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A catalogue of the collection of coins and medals, of Richard Yeo, Esq; deceased; Late Chief Engraver of His Majesty Mint: in this collection are an half broad of Oliver, in fine preservation, and a variety of scarce and valuable proofs; also will be sold his stone-mill, large collection of engraving tools, casts in plaister, impressions in various compositions, a capital reflecting telescope, by short, and various colours for painting, among which is a quantity of his very curious and much esteemed lake. Which...

Published 1780

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Britannia Romana, or Roman antiquities in Britain, viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full Account and Explanation of the Roman Coins found in Britain at different Places and divers Times, all of which put together making very near a compleat Series, from Julius Caesar down to Valentinian III. With particular Observations on those Coins that bear relation to the Affairs of Britain. Also a particular Delineation of all the several Sorts of Roman Roads, and the Places where the Romans had their Camps and Stations, during the Time of their Abode here in Britain for the Space of 500 Years. To which is prefix'd a Map of the said Roads and Camps in the several Counties in Britain. Also a large Preface, shewing the Usefulness of ancient Coins and Medals, in relation to History, Poetry, Sculpture, Painting...

by Pointer, John
Published 1724

printed by Leon. Lichfield for Anth. Peisley, and are to be sold by J. Knapton, J. Wyat and W. Meadows booksellers in London

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Britannia Romana, or Roman antiquities in Britain, viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full Account and Explanation of the Roman Coins found in Britains at different Places and divers Times, all of which put together making very near a compleat Series, from Julius Caesar down to Valentinian III. With particular Observations on those Coins that bear relation to the Affairs of Britain. Also a particular Delineation of all the several Sorts of Roman Roads, and the Places where the Romans had their Camps and Stations, during the Time of their Abode here in Britain for the Space of 500 Years. To which is prefix'd a Map of the said Roads and Camps in the several Counties in Britain. Also a large Preface, shewing the Usefulness of ancient Coins and Medals, in relation to History, Poetry, Sculpture, Painting...

by Pointer, John
Published 1724

printed by Leon. Lichfield for Anth. Peisley, and are to be sold by J. Knapton, J. Wyat and W. Meadows booksellers in London

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The laboratory, or school of arts: in which are faithfully exhibited and fully explain'd, I. A variety of curious and valuable experiments in refining, Calcining, Melting, Assaying, Casting, Allaying, and Toughening of Gold; with several other Curiosities relating to Gold and Silver. II. Choice Secrets for Jewellers in the Management of Gold; in Enamelling, and the Preparation of Enamel Colours, with the Art of Copying Precious Stones; of preparing Colours for Doublets; of Colouring Foyles for Jewels, together with other rare Secrets. III. Several uncommon Experiments for Casting in Silver, Copper, Brass, Tin, Steel, and other Metals: likewise in Wax, Plaister of Paris, Wood, Horn, &c. With the Management of the respective Moulds. IV. The Art of making Glass: Exhibiting withal the Art of Painting and making Impressions upon...

by Smith, Godfrey
Published 1740

printed for J. Hodges, at the Looking Glass on London Bridge; J. James, at Horace's Head, under the Royal-Exchange; and T. Cooper, at the Globe in Pater-Noster Row

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The laboratory, or school of arts: in which are faithfully exhibited and fully explain'd, I. A variety of curious and valuable experiments in refining, Calcming, Melting, Assaying, Casting, Allaying, and Toughening of Gold: With several other Curiosities relating to Gold and Silver. II. Choice Secrets for Jewellers in the Management of Gold in Enameling, and the Preparation of Enamel Colours, with the Art of copying Precious Stones; of preparing Colours for Doublets; of colouring Foyles for Jewels, together with other rare Secrets. III. Several uncommon Experiments for Casting in Silver, Copper, Brass, Tin, Steel, and other Metals; likewise in Wax, Plaister of Paris, Wood, Horn, &c. With the Management of the respective Moulds. IV. The Art of making Glass: Exhibiting withal the Art of Painting and making Impressions upon...

by Smith, Godfrey
Published 1740

printed for J. Hodges, at the Looking glass on London Bridge ; J. James, at Horace's Head under the Royal Exchange ; and T. Cooper, at the Globe in Pater-Noster Row

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A catalogue of that much esteemed and truly valuable museum of the Marquis Lenori, of Pesaro; consisting of A great Number of curious Intaglios and Cameos, in a Variety of most beautiful and scarce Gems, many of which are Greek Workmanship, and richly mounted in Gold; so fine a Collection it may be presumed has rarely if ever been submitted to public Sale. Vases, Cups, &c. of oriental Agate, Bronzes in Groupes, Figures, Busts, &c. of the earliest and of the later Times; amongst these are eight large Figures on Pedestals of Bronze highly ornamented, the most capital Performance of that celebrated Artist, Sansovino. Roman Earthenware in great Preservation, painted from Designs after Raphael, and other great Masters...

by Christie, James
Published 1772

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