Perceval Collection

SIR EDMUND HILLARY (1919-2008). New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay near the summit of Mount Everest, 28 May 1953

Spencer Perceval / Picart
SPENCER PERCEVAL son of 2nd Earl Egmont, opposed Catholic emancipation, insisted on continuance of Napoleonic war, made banknotes legal tender, assassinated

The Right Honorable Spencer Perceval, 1812 (engraving)
XJF477670 The Right Honorable Spencer Perceval, 1812 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perceval & Owen
Young Perceval questions Sir Owen about chivalry

Music. Opera. Parsifal and the swan. Illustration for the opera by Richard Wagner: Parsifal (1862), Austria
3434041 Music. Opera. Parsifal and the swan. Illustration for the opera by Richard Wagner: Parsifal (1862), Austria, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera. Coll. Part. Music. Opera)

Elsa and Lohengrin, Act III of 'Lohengrin', c.1910 ()
3434044 Elsa and Lohengrin, Act III of 'Lohengrin', c.1910 (; (add.info.: Opera. Coll. Part. Music. Opera. Elsa and Lohengrin)

Parsifal on the Way to the Grail Castle, 1920. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Parsifal on the Way to the Grail Castle, 1920. Private Collection

Gilead helps Perceval and they together defeat 20 men, miniature in the incunable Lancelot du Lac, Paris, 1490

Perceval - Lord Lovel And Holland

The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching)
2494424 The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching) by Scarpione, (fl.1811); Private Collection; (add.info)

East Cowes Castle, Isle of Wight, the seat of architect John Nash. Gothic style castellated mansion designed by Nash with turrets and towers, gardens and fountain, completed in 1800

A Group Portrait of the Perceval Family (oil on canvas)
990281 A Group Portrait of the Perceval Family (oil on canvas) by Voiriot, Guillaume (1713-99); 226.1x179.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group Portrait of the Perceval Family)

Fr. 120 f. 524v The Knights of the Round Table from The Story of Lancelot
REV128461 Fr.120 f.524v The Knights of the Round Table from The Story of Lancelot, from La Quite de Saint Graal (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Young Percival Questions Sir Owen, from Stories of the Knights of the Round
STC323728 Young Percival Questions Sir Owen, from Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert, first edition, 1911 (colour litho) by Crane

Decorative scheme with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round table
CHT164497 Decorative scheme with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round table, for a fireplace in Cesar Tower at Chateau de Pierrefonds, France (colour litho) (see also 101640) by Viollet-le-Duc

Handwritten address on a letter with red sealing wax
Handwritten address on a letter to the 3rd Earl of Portsmouth (John Wallop, 1767-1853), 61 Lincolns Inn Fields, London, from Spencer Perceval (1762-1812), British Prime Minister

Sir Percival of Gales, illustration from The Story of the Champions of the Round
STC335747 Sir Percival of Gales, illustration from The Story of the Champions of the Round Table (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Percival Obtains the Shield of the Beating Heart, from
STC323729 Percival Obtains the Shield of the Beating Heart, from Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert, first edition, 1911 (colour litho) by Crane

The Knight Perceval Approaches Camelot by Sea, 1920 (screen print)
3034941 The Knight Perceval Approaches Camelot by Sea, 1920 (screen print) by Mackenzie, Thomas Blakeley (1887-1944); (add.info)

The Prince of Whales or the Fisherman at Anchor, May 1, 1812. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Prince of Whales or the Fisherman at Anchor, May 1, 1812. George, Prince of Wales as a sea monster with Spencer Perceval, Isabella, Marchioness of Hertford and Maria Fitzherbert

Perceval, the Story of the Grail by Chretien de Troyes, 1523. Creator: Anonymous
Perceval, the Story of the Grail by Chretien de Troyes, 1523. Private Collection

Compilation arthurienne de Micheau Gonnot, 1470. Creator: D Espinques, Evrard
Compilation arthurienne de Micheau Gonnot. Gautier Map, La Queste del Saint-Graal, La Mort le roi Artu, 1470. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The three Grail Knights brings the Holy Grail to the Ship of Solomon, 15th century
The three Grail Knights brings the Holy Grail to the Ship of Solomon. From: Lancelot en prose, 15th century. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Belsize House in 1800, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Belsize House in 1800, c1876. Georgian manor House in Belsize Park, rebuilt and improved upon many times, Spencer Perceval lived here until he became British Prime Minister

The Surrender of General Cronje to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg... 27 February 1900, (1901)
The Surrender of General Cronje to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg - A Despatch Arrives from the Laager, 27 February 1900, (1901)

The contractor and the contracted, or 195 more than 186, 1810. Sir William Curtis and Spencer Perceval facing each other in front of the Speakers chair

Sir Francis Burdetts imprisonment in the Tower of London, 1810. Interior view of the Tower of London, with Sir Francis Burdett behind bars clutching a copy of the Magna Carta

The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, 1811
The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching). The cats and rats faces are several famous political figures

Spencer Perceval, British statesman and Prime Minister, 19th century. Artist: C Picart
Spencer Perceval, British statesman and Prime Minister, 19th century. Perceval (1762-1812) became Prime Minister in 1809. Three years later he became the first (and only)

Percival Delivering Belisane... exhibited 1783. Artist: Henry Fuseli
Percival Delivering Belisane from the Enchantment of Urma, exhibited 1783. Found in the collection of the Tate, London

Spencer Perceval, 1762-1812. British Prime Minister From 1809 Until His Assassination In 1812. Engraved By Picart After Sir W. Beechery

Spencer Perceval 1762-1812 British Statesman And Prime Minister From 1809 Until His Assassination In 1812 From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

2nd Earl Egmont & Wife
JOHN PERCEVAL, second earl of EGMONT, with his wife Catherine (nee Cecil) Date: 1711 - 1770

Second Earl of Egmont
JOHN PERCEVAL, second earl of EGMONT statesman Date: 1711 - 1770

First Earl of Egmont
JOHN PERCEVAL, first earl of EGMONT Date: 1683 - 1748

Cartoon, Delicious Dreams! Castles in the Air! Glorious Prospects! Vide An Afternoon Nap after the Fatigues of an Official Dinner, by James Gillray

The Right Honorable Spencer Perceval, engraved by Samuel William Reynolds (engraving)
XJF477671 The Right Honorable Spencer Perceval, engraved by Samuel William Reynolds (engraving) by Chantrey, Francis Legatt (1781-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

SPENCER PERCEVAL (1762-1812). English statesman. Oil on canvas, 1812, by George Francis Joseph after a death mask by Joseph Nollekens

SCOTLAND: WATERFALL. View of Stonebyres Falls, on the river Clyde near Lanark, Scotland. Wood engraving, c1875, after Perceval Skelton

SCOTLAND: BRAEMAR. Near Braemar. Wood engraving by Edward Whymper (1840-1911) after Perceval Skelton

SPENCER PERCEVAL (1762-1812). English statesman. Stipple engraving, English, early 19th century

Perceval & Shield
Perceval obtains the Shield of the Bleeding Heart

Caussin De Perceval
AMAND-PIERRE CAUSSIN DE PERCEVAL French scholar and historian

Charlton Church 1808
A view of Charlton Church. Extensively rebuilt in 1827 its origins are believed to date back to the 12th century. Burial place of British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval

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Perceval: A Name of Legends and Tragedy From the towering heights of Mount Everest to the halls of British politics, the name Perceval has left an indelible mark throughout history. Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, alongside Tenzing Norgay, reached new heights near the summit of Mount Everest on May 28th, 1953. Their triumph symbolized human determination and perseverance against all odds. But Perceval is not just a name associated with conquering mountains; it also carries political significance. The Right Honorable Spencer Perceval was engrained in British history as Prime Minister in 1812 when he tragically fell victim to assassination. In art and literature, Perceval's legacy lives on. From Picart's depiction of Spencer Perceval to Lord Lovel And Holland's portrayal in miniature incunable, his story continues to captivate audiences across centuries. Even cats couldn't resist being entangled in the web surrounding this enigmatic figure. In "The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, " a hand-colored etching from March 1811 reveals that secrets were unveiled during this tumultuous time. Beyond politics and adventure lies family ties that bind generations together. East Cowes Castle stands as a testament to architectural prowess while "A Group Portrait of the Perceval Family" immortalizes their unity on canvas. Perceval's tale is one filled with triumphs and tragedies—a reminder that even those who reach great heights can fall prey to darkness lurking beneath society's surface. Yet through it all, his name endures as a symbol of resilience and courage for generations yet unborn.