New Acquisitions
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David Jones ‘The Deluge’ (1977) SOLD
Ten original wood engravings, printed from blocks. Special Edition. Published by Clover Hill Editions, London in 1977. Number ‘XXXVI’ of only 80 special copies, printed
‘The Pineapple at Dunmore’ (1970) SOLD
Signed lithograph, artist’s proof aside from the edition of 70, published by Curwen. Full sheet measures 77.5cm x 57.5cm, image measures 62cm x 48cm.
‘Dropmore Aviary’ (1970) SOLD
Signed lithograph, numbered edition of 70, published by Curwen. Full sheet measures 77.5cm x 57.5cm, image measures 62cm x 48cm.
‘Isle of Wight Archery Range’ (1950) SOLD
Two studies, relating presumably to the King Penguin publication no. 52, ‘Isle of Wight’, which Jones illustrated. The main work, the watercolour, measures 24cm x
‘The Infant’ (1982) SOLD
The most sought after example from the lithographic suite ‘The Seven Ages of Man’, published by The Henry Moore Foundation in 1982. Pencil signed lithograph,
‘Rome’ (1983) £250
Conte sanguin pastel on prepared gesso paper. Signed, inscribed and dated 1983. Measures 11cm x 13.5cm. Conservation mounted.
‘French Landscape’ (1954) SOLD
A rare earlier example of Thornton’s work, executed in 1954 in France while Thornton was studying in Paris at Atelier 17, under Stanley William Hayter.
‘Gloxiania’ (1957) £250
Pencil signed wood engraving, numbered edition of 40 printed on Japon. Block measures 31.5cm x 23cm plus full borders. Conservation mounted. Literature: ‘The Wood Engravings
‘The Shepherd’ (1948) SOLD
Pencil signed etching, from an edition of 10. Plate measures 4.6cm x 9.7cm plus borders. Presented in original frame, presents well though frame has minor
‘Tug in The Solent’ £175
Signed watercolour measuring 34.5cm x 52cm. Conservation mounted.
‘Moses before Pharoah’ (1929) £675
In 1930, Curwen Press published ‘Passover : Haggadah’ illustrated by Albert Rutherston with images in line block with pochoir (stencilled) colouring. The volume measures 30cm
‘Campo San Stefano, Venice’ £175
Signed watercolour measuring 16.5cm x 26cm. Framed. Provenance: Bankside Gallery, RWS Exhibition 1999.
‘Bird and Beasts’ (1988) £225
Signed wood engraving, block measuring 14.2cm x 19.3cm plus borders. Edition of 250. Conservation mounted.
‘Polesden Lacey’ (1988) £75
Signed wood engraving, block measuring 6cm x 11.2cm plus borders. Edition of 250. Conservation mounted.
‘Fallen Tree’ £85
Signed wood engraving, block measuring 17.9cm x 12.8cm plus borders. Edition of 250. Conservation mounted.
‘Beeches’ (1989) £145
Signed wood engraving, large scale measuring 21.2cm x 27.4cm, plus borders. Conservation mounted.
‘Oranges’ (ca. 1955) £2250
Oil on board measuring 19cm x 24.5cm. Provenance: Austin Desmond / Belgrave St Ives (labels verso). Framed.
‘Above ground, colliery’ (ca. 1920) SOLD
Signed ink and watercolour. A larger example than typical, measuring 28cm x 39cm. Conservation mounted.
‘Wheelbarrow Race’ £275
Signed drypoint etching, plate measuring 22cm x 31cm plus borders. Edition of 100. Literature: Fine Prints of the Year, 1926, Arnold & Appleby 114. Conservation
‘Cottage among trees’ £200 RESERVED
Pencil signed etching, plate measuring 12.5cm x 17.4cm plus full borders. Catalogue reference: Gibson 17. Minor foxing spots bottom border. Label verso: Abbott & Holder.
‘Richmond, Frosty Morning’ £200 RESERVED
Pencil signed etching, plate measuring 12.5cm x 17.4cm plus full borders. Catalogue reference: Gibson 20. Minor foxing spots bottom border. Label verso: Abbott & Holder.
‘Gravesend’ (1930) SOLD
An early watercolour, signed with initials and dated, on New Grafton Gallery label verso. 1930. Watercolour measures 16.5cm x 24cm. Presented in original frame with
‘The Power Station’ (ca. 1918) £425
Signed wood engraving. Image measures 4.3cm x 7cm. Conservation mounted.
‘The Mill’ (1918) £350
Signed wood engraving, printed 1919. Image measures 11cm x 7cm. Conservation mounted.
‘The Happy Mother’ (ca. 1918) £225
Signed wood engraving. Image measures 4.5cm diameter. Conservation mounted.
‘The Little Copse’ (1918) £275
Signed wood engraving, printed 1918. Image measures 8cm diameter. Conservation mounted.
‘Garden of Caresses I’ (1934) £200
Original etching, signed and dated. From the deluxe edition of approximately 25 specially printed copies published by the Golden Cockerel Press. 1934. Plate measures 7.5cm
‘Garden of Caresses II’ (1934) SOLD
Original etching, signed and dated. From the deluxe edition of approximately 25 specially printed copies published by the Golden Cockerel Press. 1934. Plate measures 7.5cm
‘Garden of Caresses III’ (1934) £200
Original etching, signed and dated. From the deluxe edition of approximately 25 specially printed copies published by the Golden Cockerel Press. 1934. Plate measures 7.5cm
‘Emancipation of Woman’ (1929) £295
Signed wood engraving, numbered edition of 30. Titled in full, numbered, and signed to border. Block measures 18cm x 10cm, plus full borders. Printed on