[Arms of Methuen] [graphic].

Description

Title: [Arms of Methuen] [graphic].
Alternative Title: Virtus invidiae scopus
Published / Created: [approximately 1730]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: Coat of arms with wolves heads and the motto "Virtus invidiae scopus" etched in verse
Description: Title from manuscript note in George Steevens's hand.
Not in: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works.
Not in: British Museum catalogue.
Penciled ms. note above: Sold at Gulston's Auction for £6.10.0. Penciled ms. note below: Arms of Methuen.
On page 5 in volume 1.
Provenance: George Steevens bequeathed this collection to William Windham (1750-1810). At Windham's death, the collection was put up for sale on 20 July 1810 and was bought in by Mrs. Windham at 292 guineas; by descent through the Windham family; Sotheby's, 17 February 1919 to Dyson Perrins for £400; Sotheby's sale including Property of the Late C.W. Dyson Perrins, Esq., 11 June 1959, lot 100 purchased by Maggs Bros. for W.S. Lewis for £1300.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 15.8 x 21.3 cm
Language: English

Genre: Engravings England London 1730
Material: etching ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Wolves
Coat of arms
Subjects: Wolves
Coat of arms
England > London > 1730
Steevens, George, 1736-1800 > Ms. notes
Perrins, Charles William Dyson, 1864-1958 > Ownership

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