GILL, Eric

Eric Gill signed wood engraving ‘Torso of a Woman’

Description

Eric Gill rare wood engraving titled ‘Torso of a Woman’ Printed in 1923, on white china paper attached to backing paper.Signed ‘Eric G’ in pencil. This is a proof for a carving. Framed. Not examined out of frame but appears to be in good clean condition.

Image Size 90 x 26mm (3.5 x 1 inches)

Frame size 36 x 30cm (14.5 x 12 inches)

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 257: Phyick writes very little about this except that it is a Proof for a carving. 1923

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