Robert Leblond & Abraham Leblond (LeBlond & Co., London)

Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle (From the 'Regal Set')

Robert & Abraham Leblond's needle-box view of "Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle" (From the 'Regal Set') is an original oil print printed upon mid nineteenth century wove paper and with full margins as published in London by LeBlond & Company, around 1855. It hails from the set of ten 'Needle Box' prints created for the 'Regal Set'. The firm was established in 1840 by Robert Leblond & Abraham Leblond. "Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle" depicts a miniature architectural view of the castle in the distance surrounded by its splendid landscape and in the forefront, we can see the Queen riding her white horse, accompanied by her two hounds and three riders in the distance. It is a beautiful example of the mid nineteenth century British miniature oil print also known as a (Baxtertype). Windsor Castle is located in the English county of Berkshire. Built by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest as one of a ring of fortifications of molt and bailey castles around London. Throughout the centuries, it has maintained an important association with its monarchs and at present, still functions as a royal residence. During its history, the castle has been an important centre for diplomatic functions, state banquets as well as royal entertainment and to this date, Windsor Castle continues with this long tradition.

Original Oil Print (Baxtertype) by the British artists, Robert Leblond & Abraham Leblond (LeBlond & Co., London)

Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle (From the 'Regal Set')

Robert Le Blond (London, 1816 - 1863) & Abraham LeBlond (London, 1819 - 1894)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Notes	-
01.-		Brothers Water From Kirkstone Foot, Westmoreland by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Bearing the text; " Printed in Oil Colours by Le Blond & Co.", the title "Brothers Water From Kirkstone Foot, Westmoreland", & the Baxter authorization, "Licencees, London" in the lower margin.
02.-		Castle of Heidelberg on The Rhine by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Printed and published by Le Blond & Co., London.	Sold
03.-		Coblentz, Rhine by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Bearing the text; " Printed in Oil Colours by Le Blond & Co.", the title "Coblents: Rhine", & the Baxter authorization, "Licencees, London" in the lower margin.
04.-		Her Majesty at Balmoral Castle (From the 'Regal Set') by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1850 - 1851	Printed and published by Le Blond & Co., London for the 'Regal Set', containing ten Miniature Needle Box Prints
05.-		Her Majesty Leaving Portsmouth Harbour by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Bearing the text; " Printed in Oil Colours by Le Blond & Co.", the title "Her Majesty Leaving Portsmouth Harbour", & the Baxter authorization, "Licencees, London" in the lower margin.
06.-		Osborne-House, Isle of Wight by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Printed and published by Le Blond & Co., London for the 'Regal Set', containing ten Miniature Needle Box Prints	Sold
07.-		Roaming Through the Forest Dell by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Printed and published by Le Blond & Co., London.
08.-		The Bridesmaid by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Printed and published by Le Blond & Co., London.	Sold
09.-		The Crystal Palace and Gardens, Sydenham by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Printed and published by Le Blond & Co., London.
10.-		The Crystal Palace And Gardens or, Baxter's Gems of the Crystal Palace, No. 3 (Le Blond - Baxter Print) by George Baxter Published by Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (‘Le Blond - Baxter Print’)	c. 1868 (Baxter Print Le Blond Edition)	Bearing the text; "Published Octr. 30th 1854, by G. Baxter, Proprietor & Patentee, London." in the lower right.	Sold
11.-		"The Fisherman's Hut" (From the Oval Set) by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	1859	Printed on its full stamped mount as published by Le Blond & Co., London for the 'Oval Set'.	Sold
12.-		The Lyre by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Printed and published by Le Blond & Co., London.
13.-		The Britannia Tubular Bridge by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Bearing the text; " Printed in Oil Colours by Le Blond & Co.", the title "The Britannia Tubular Bridge", & the Baxter authorization, "Licencees, London" in the lower margin.	Sold
14.-		The Queen of the Harem by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Printed and published by Le Blond & Co., London.	Sold
15.-		Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle (From the 'Regal Set') by Robert Leblond and Abraham Leblond	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)	c. 1855	Printed and published by Le Blond & Co., London for the 'Regal Set', containing ten Miniature Needle Box Prints	Sold

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Title:	Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle (From the 'Regal Set')
Artist:	LeBlond, Robert (London, 1816 - 1863)
Artist:	LeBlond, Abraham (London, 1819 - 1894)
Date:	c. 1855
Medium:	Original Oil Print (Baxtertype)
Publisher:	LeBlond & Co., London
Printer:	LeBlond & Co., London
Source:	'Regal Set' (A set of ten miniature 'Needle Box' prints)
Note:	George Baxter: During the 1840's and 1850's the famous English artist, publisher and printer, George Baxter, created a complex method of printing images in colours with oils by means of combining wood blocks and metal plates. The complex technique met with great success and thus some of the earliest and most accomplished Victorian era colour prints bear the names of George Baxter and of his immediate followers.
	Abraham Leblond and Robert Leblond: The best known followers of Baxter are Abraham Leblond and Robert Leblond. In 1840 they established the engraving and printing firm of 'LeBlond & Company' in Walbrook, London. In 1849 they had become Baxter's principal licensees (Baxter had taken out patents on his invention and charged a fee to those who used it). However, by the mid 1850's, Abraham Leblond and Robert Leblond had become Baxter's chief rivals. The LeBlond Brothers proved to be particularly skillful at pirating Baxter's images and thus cashed in on an already developed market. Yet most of their prints (most notably their views) were original creations, and it is with very fine works of original art such as this example that their fame now rests.
	It can't be doubted that Abraham and Robert Leblond were highly skilled in the art of oil printing. This exceptionally coloured LeBlond oil print confirms that, next to Baxter himself, they were the most accomplished practitioners of this demanding form of art. "Queen Victoria at Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle" depicts a miniature architectural view of the castle in the distance surrounded by its splendid landscape, and in the forefront, we can see the Queen riding her white horse, accompanied by her two hounds and three riders in the distance.
	Both LeBlond brothers designed and engraved the plates until 1863 when Robert Died.
	The smallest prints created by both Baxter and LeBlond were designed as sets of up to twelve images which would then be cut into individual prints and mounted onto the tops of needle-boxes. In 1850, Baxter produced his 'Regal Set' which included ten miniature prints, "Osborne-House, Isle of Wight", "Her Majesty at Balmoral Castle", "Brothers Water From Kirkstone Foot, Westmoreland", "Her Majesty Leaving Portsmouth Harbour", "Her Majesty opening Parliament", "The Great Exhibition, The Crystal Palace", "Venice", "Prince Albert in St. James Park", "Queen Victoria at Windsor", and "Her Majesty at Balmoral", the 'Fancy Set', included ten prints, a portraits of Queen Victoria, a portrait of Prince Albert, six individual portraits of women, and two landscapes, the 'Queen and the Heroes of India, 1857', a set of ten oval portraits, the 'Greek Dance' and the 'Harem', 1850', set of two prints, and others. LeBlond's equally well printed needle-box views and portraits were published several years thereafter. This original miniature Needle Box Print entitled, "Queen Victoria at Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle" hails from the 'Regal Set'.
Note:	Windsor Castle is located in the English county of Berkshire. Built by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest as one of a ring of fortifications of molt and bailey castles around London. It was suggested that the architectural features of the palace exhibit a Georgian and Victorian design based upon a medieval structure with Gothic and modern elements. Throughout its history, the castle has undergone significant alterations, both outside and within its structure, most recently was the major restoration of the palace after the 1992 fire. The castle is surrounded by parkland, to the east is the Home Park which adjoins the northern edge of the Windsor Great Park. Throughout the centuries, Windsor Castle has maintained an important association with its monarchs dating as far back as the 11th century and into the present, with such notable royals such as Henry I, Henry II, King John, Edward III, Henry IV, Henry VII, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, James I, George I, George II, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Edward VII, Queen Elizabeth and so on. At present, it still remains a royal residence for the British monarchy. During much of its history, it was considered an important centre for diplomatic functions, state banquets as well as royal entertainment and to this date, Windsor Castle continues with Its long tradition.
Size:	1 X 1 7/8 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Framed and Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Printed upon mid nineteenth century wove paper and with full margins as published in London by LeBlond & Co. before 1855. "Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle" (From the 'Regal Set') hails from the set of ten 'Needle Box' prints created for the 'Regal Set'. In fine condition throughout without a trace of discolouration. This is a beautiful and valuable example of the mid nineteenth century miniature oil print.
Subject:	Robert Le Blond, Abraham Le Blond, Robert Le Blond, Le Blond Brothers, LeBlond & Co., London, "Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle" (From the 'Regal Set'), Original Oil Prints, the Baxter process print, castles, Royalty.
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