Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd.
RA Collection: People and Organisations
Carvers and gilders, looking glass and picture framemakers, later printsellers, publishers and picture dealers.
Formed in 1835 when Thomas Agnew took over sole control of a firm created by Vittore Zanetti in Manchester. A London branch was opened in 1860.
The firm contributed greatly to the 19th century growth of the market for contemporary British art. It continues to operate from its premises in London.
http://www.npg.org.uk/research/conservation/directory-of-british-framemakers/a.php#AG
Works associated with Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd. in the RA Collection
6 results
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![Sir John Everett Millais Bt. PRA, William Ewart Gladstone]()
After Sir John Everett Millais Bt. PRA
William Ewart Gladstone, 1881
Mixed-method engraving
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![Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA, Lavinia, Countess Spencer]()
Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA
Lavinia, Countess Spencer
Mixed method engraving
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![Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA, Lavinia, Countess Spencer]()
Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA
Lavinia, Countess Spencer
Mixed method engraving
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![Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd., Frame for Sir John Everett Millais, Bt, PRA 'A Souvenir of Velazquez']()
Attributed to From: Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd.
Frame for Sir John Everett Millais, Bt, PRA 'A Souvenir of Velazquez', Late 1860s
Carved pine
Associated books
2 results
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Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd.
The ceremony of the coronation of his majesty King Edward VII : painted by Edwin Abbey - London; Manchester; Liverpool: [1904]
16/2321
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Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd.
A catalogue of etchings from original pictures by the late Frederick Walker, A.R.A. - London, Manchester, Liverpool: 1890
18/717