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Eric Gill, A.R.A.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Eric Gill, A.R.A.
- Six illustrations from Canticum Canticorum
- wood engravings
- each plate: approx. 14.8 by 6.8cm.; 5 3/4 by 2 5/8 in.
Six wood engravings, 1930-1, four signed in pencil and numbered variously from the edition of 15, on wove papers, each framed
Provenance
Wolsley Fine Arts, London, where acquired by David Bowie
Literature
Christopher Skelton, The Engravings of Eric Gill, Wellingborough, 1983, pp.320-323, nos.P666-70 & 757, illustrated (another example).
Condition
Each with wide margins, in good condition, with occasional inconspicuous fox marks, pale time-staining, P666 with a short diagonal tear at the upper left sheet edge (well away from the image), each framed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Titles are Transiliens Colles, Hortus Conclusus, Dilecti Mei Pulsantis, Ibi Dabo Tibi, In Domum Matris Meae, and Vadam Ad Montem