Lot 191
Gill (Eric) A group of 5 copper-engravings to illustrate "Art & Love", each signed by the artist, 1927
Hammer Price: £700
Description
Gill (Eric) A group of 5 copper-engravings to illustrate "Art & Love", comprising Adam and Eve in Heaven (Physick 480), on card, inscribed by the artist in pencil lower margin "Evan from Eric"; Man's Peculiar & Appropriate Activity (481); For Dignity & Adornment (483); Bread of these Stones (485), each on wove paper, signed by the artist, numbered 1/15 and captioned in pencil lower margin, some light browning to (good) margins; A Symbol of Divine Love (484), on wove paper, signed by the artist and numbered 15/15 in pencil (a few spots), 110 x 70mm., 1927.
Provenance: From the collection of Evan Gill, purchased directly from the estate.
Description
Gill (Eric) A group of 5 copper-engravings to illustrate "Art & Love", comprising Adam and Eve in Heaven (Physick 480), on card, inscribed by the artist in pencil lower margin "Evan from Eric"; Man's Peculiar & Appropriate Activity (481); For Dignity & Adornment (483); Bread of these Stones (485), each on wove paper, signed by the artist, numbered 1/15 and captioned in pencil lower margin, some light browning to (good) margins; A Symbol of Divine Love (484), on wove paper, signed by the artist and numbered 15/15 in pencil (a few spots), 110 x 70mm., 1927.
Provenance: From the collection of Evan Gill, purchased directly from the estate.