Lot 168
Gill (Eric) A group of 4 copper- and zinc-engravings, each signed by the artist, 1924-26
Hammer Price: £550
Description
Gill (Eric) A group of 4 copper- and zinc-engravings, comprising The Invisible Man (Physick 273), zinc-engraving on wove paper, signed by the artist and numbered 6/25, 1924; Leda 1st state (275), copper-engraving on laid paper, signed by the artist and numbered 24-50, 1924; The Skaters, 2nd state (368), copper-engraving on card, foxing, signed by the artist and numbered 18/50, 1926; Flying Buttresses (373), copper-engraving on card, inscribed by artist at foot "Evan from Eric" with pencil note "last" in upper margin, foxing, 1926, v.s.
Provenance: From the collection of Evan Gill, purchased directly from the estate.
Description
Gill (Eric) A group of 4 copper- and zinc-engravings, comprising The Invisible Man (Physick 273), zinc-engraving on wove paper, signed by the artist and numbered 6/25, 1924; Leda 1st state (275), copper-engraving on laid paper, signed by the artist and numbered 24-50, 1924; The Skaters, 2nd state (368), copper-engraving on card, foxing, signed by the artist and numbered 18/50, 1926; Flying Buttresses (373), copper-engraving on card, inscribed by artist at foot "Evan from Eric" with pencil note "last" in upper margin, foxing, 1926, v.s.
Provenance: From the collection of Evan Gill, purchased directly from the estate.