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Elizabeth Rivers
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Elizabeth Rivers
- Collection of engravings, woodcuts and reproductions, comprising:
- paper
(i) Eight loose proof wood-engravings for Ireland. The Aran Islands, most entitled and signed by the artist ("Clearing the Nets", "On the Shore", "Carrying Turf" etc), some with limitations of 50 copies, two mounted on card, various sizes; together with a Christmas card from Elizabeth ("Lolly") Yeats featuring linocut by Rivers ("Winter Bird"), and another, similar, featuring wood-engraving "Drawing Seaweed"; these preserved in oblong artist's portfolio
(ii) Ireland. The Iran Islands. Six Reproductions from the Wood Engravings of Elizabeth Rivers. Dublin: Victor Waddington Galleries, n.d., loose as issued in original publisher's envelope (each c. 320 x 240mm.)
(ii) Two proof engravings for "Out of Bedlam", entitled "Though earth & man were gone" and "Descend, Ascend", each limited to 50 copies signed by the artist, 170 x 125mm., mounted, [c.1956]
(ii) Ireland. The Iran Islands. Six Reproductions from the Wood Engravings of Elizabeth Rivers. Dublin: Victor Waddington Galleries, n.d., loose as issued in original publisher's envelope (each c. 320 x 240mm.)
(ii) Two proof engravings for "Out of Bedlam", entitled "Though earth & man were gone" and "Descend, Ascend", each limited to 50 copies signed by the artist, 170 x 125mm., mounted, [c.1956]
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue where appropriate
"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
Elizabeth Rivers' interest in and aptitude for wood-engraving was gained whilst she was training at Goldsmith’s College in London from 1921-24. Rivers' wood-engravings accompanying Christopher Smart's text Out of Bedlam were published in Dublin by the Dolmen Press in 1956 in an edition of 225 copies.