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John Martin

British · 1789–1854 · Painter, Printmaker

John Martin was an English Romantic painter, engraver, and illustrator. He was known for his typically vast and dramatic paintings of religious subjects and fantastic… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Martin, Eruption of Vesuvius, 1822, pencil and brown wash on paperEruption of VesuviusBonhams · £3,188≈ $3,771≈ €3,770Sign up to see
  2. John Martin, Angels Guarding Paradise from John Milton’s Paradise Lost, mezzotint with etching and drypoint, 1824 – 1825Angels Guarding Paradise from John Milton’s Paradise LostArt+Object · NZ$1,641≈ $1,285≈ £799≈ €1,019Sign up to see
  3. John Martin, Satan Aroused from John Milton’s Paradise Lost, engravingSatan Aroused from John Milton’s Paradise LostArt+Object · NZ$1,055≈ $826≈ £514≈ €655Sign up to see

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  1. John Martin, Satan Aroused, from Paradise Lost: One Plate, 1826, After John Milton Mezzotint on Wove Paper
    Satan Aroused, from Paradise Lost: One Plate, 1826
    Engraving · Paper
    H 5.75" W 8.1"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1227
    $125≈ £92≈ €106HammerSign up free to seeEst. $50–150View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. John Martin, Pandemonium mezzotint, 1824, mezzotint
    Pandemonium mezzotint, 1824
    Engraving
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 27
    $425≈ £326≈ €392HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  3. The Last JudgmentAfter the artist
    Engraving
    81 x 115cms, in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 3
    £110≈ $141≈ €128HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  4. John Martin, Satan Observes Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, 1826, Mezzotint published in 1825 by Septimus Prowett (English, circa 1820
    Satan Observes Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, 1826
    Engraving
    6 x 8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 559
    $275≈ £217≈ €254HammerSign up free to seeEst. $550–650View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  5. John Martin, Satan Aroused from John Milton’s Paradise Lost, engraving
    Satan Aroused from John Milton’s Paradise Lost
    Engraving
    170 x 226mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 46
    NZ$1,055≈ $826≈ £514≈ €655Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  6. John Martin, Angels Guarding Paradise from John Milton’s Paradise Lost, mezzotint with etching and drypoint, 1824 – 1825
    Angels Guarding Paradise from John Milton’s Paradise Lost
    Engraving
    170 x 226mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 54
    NZ$1,641≈ $1,285≈ £799≈ €1,019Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  7. John Martin, Satan Arousing the Fallen Angels (Illustration to Paradise Lost), mezzotint and drypoint
    Satan Arousing the Fallen Angels (Illustration to Paradise Lost)
    Engraving
    26.5 x 20cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3056
    A$600≈ $614≈ £386≈ €486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. John Martin, Conflict between Satan and Death, Book 2, Line 727, from 'Paradise Lost', mezzotint, first issue, large paper size
    Conflict between Satan and Death, Book 2, Line 727, from 'Paradise Lost'
    Engraving · Paper
    270 x 360mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 198
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$1,000–2,000View at Art+Object ↗
  9. John Martin, Raphael Conversing with Adam and Eve, Book 5, Line 519, from 'Paradise Lost', mezzotint
    Raphael Conversing with Adam and Eve, Book 5, Line 519, from 'Paradise Lost'
    Engraving
    175 x 228mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 199
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$1,000–2,000View at Art+Object ↗
  10. John Martin, Satan Observes Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, 1826, Mezzotint published in 1825 by Septimus Prowett (English, circa 1820
    Satan Observes Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, 1826
    Engraving
    6 x 8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 130
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–900View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
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