Lot 185
Gill (Eric) A group of 5 engravings depicting religious iconography, 4 signed or initialled and numbered by the artist, 1926-28.
Hammer Price: £400
Description
Gill (Eric) A group of 5 engravings depicting religious iconography, comprising Rosary Crucifix (Physick 374), copper-engraving in bistre on laid paper, with an accompanying autograph note in the artist's hand "Love from us all. Easter 1926", 1926; Crucifix (376), copper-engraving on laid paper, signed by the artist and numbered 4/10, 1926; Two Amorini (394), wood-engraving intaglio print in bistre on card, initialed by the artist, some spotting, 1926; Bambino (478), wood-engraving on laid paper, signed by the artist and numbered 7/12, 1927; Crucifix (506), engraving on laid paper, signed by the artist and numbered 10/10, 1928, v.s.
Provenance: From the collection of Evan Gill, purchased directly from the estate.
Description
Gill (Eric) A group of 5 engravings depicting religious iconography, comprising Rosary Crucifix (Physick 374), copper-engraving in bistre on laid paper, with an accompanying autograph note in the artist's hand "Love from us all. Easter 1926", 1926; Crucifix (376), copper-engraving on laid paper, signed by the artist and numbered 4/10, 1926; Two Amorini (394), wood-engraving intaglio print in bistre on card, initialed by the artist, some spotting, 1926; Bambino (478), wood-engraving on laid paper, signed by the artist and numbered 7/12, 1927; Crucifix (506), engraving on laid paper, signed by the artist and numbered 10/10, 1928, v.s.
Provenance: From the collection of Evan Gill, purchased directly from the estate.