Lot 181
Gill (Eric) A group of 4 wood-engravings for Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi, 3 signed by the artist in pencil, 1926
Hammer Price: £420
Description
Gill (Eric) A group of 4 wood-engravings for "Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi", comprising St. Mary Magdalen (Physick 349), on japon, inscribed by the artist in lower margin "Evan from Eric"; The Kiss of Judas (351), on wove paper with partial watermark, inscribed by the artist in lower margin "Evan from Eric", spot within image; The Carrying of the Cross (352), on laid paper, initialed by the artist and marked "proof" in lower margin; and an unsigned example of The Crucifixion (353), v.s., 1926.
Provenance: From the collection of Evan Gill, purchased directly from the estate.
Description
Gill (Eric) A group of 4 wood-engravings for "Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi", comprising St. Mary Magdalen (Physick 349), on japon, inscribed by the artist in lower margin "Evan from Eric"; The Kiss of Judas (351), on wove paper with partial watermark, inscribed by the artist in lower margin "Evan from Eric", spot within image; The Carrying of the Cross (352), on laid paper, initialed by the artist and marked "proof" in lower margin; and an unsigned example of The Crucifixion (353), v.s., 1926.
Provenance: From the collection of Evan Gill, purchased directly from the estate.