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Eric Gill, A.R.A.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Eric Gill, A.R.A.
- Eve
- signed with the Artist's initials
- wood engraving, hand coloured
- image: 23.8 by 12cm.; 9 3/8 by 4 3/4 in.
- sheet: 33.5 by 21.5cm; 13¼ by 8½in.
Wood engraving with hand-colouring, 1926, initialed in pencil, on laid paper
Provenance
Wolsley Fine Arts, London, where acquired by David Bowie
Literature
Christopher Skelton, The Engravings of Eric Gill, Wellingborough, 1983, p.168, no.P380, P663 & P665, illustrated (another example).
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition apart from a few skillfully repaired tears at the sheet edges (not affecting the image), some small scattered fox marks, areas of pale staining towards sheet edges, a few tiny tears in the lower sheet edge, some light surface soiling in the margins, 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."