GILL, Eric

Eric Gill signed and numbered copper engraving ‘The Artist: Man’s peculiar and appropriate activity.’

Description

Eric Gill copper engraving titled ‘The Artist: Man’s peculiar and appropriate activity’ Printed in 1935, it is on hand made laid, signed and numbered 14 of an edition of 15. Framed. Not examined out of frame but appears to be in good clean condition and not laid down.

Image Size 112 x 68mm (4.5 x 2.75 inches)

Frame size- too large for etching-may remove.

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Item details

Provenance: Felix Dennis (1949-2014) Collection

Felix Dennis was an English publisher, poet, spoken-word performer and philanthropist. His company, Dennis Publishing, pioneered computer and hobbyist magazine publishing in the United Kingdom. One of the three editors of ‘Oz’ Magazine.

Reference: Physick 480 (198) Proof of an illustration to face page 5 of ‘Art and Love’ by the artist, printed by Golden Cockerel Press, for Douglas Cleverdon, 1928.

 I am happy to take the print out of the frame for a condition report if requested.