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january 2010
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Two extraordinary opportunities Saturday 6th February 2010
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See 24 leading British potters in one exhibition Gordon Baldwin Clive Bowen Sandy Brown Neil Brownsword Carina Ciscato Claire Curneen Ken Eastman Philip Eglin
Daniel Fisher Michael Flynn Geoffrey Fuller Jane Hamlyn Walter Keeler Dan Kelly Jennifer Lee Carol McNicoll
Jim Malone Sara Radstone James Robson Emma Rodgers Phil Rogers Daniel Smith Annie Turner Tina Vlassopulos
An exhibition to launch
MODERN BRITISH POTTERS and their studios The new book by David Whiting with photographs by Jay Goldmark published by A&C Black
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Acquire one of 250 copies signed by each of the potters [GW] Phone for an invitation 01572 821424
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Dame Laura Knight
Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970) was one of Britain’s most popular artists during the first half of the 20th century. Her favourite subject matter was often slightly bohemian from the worlds of the circus, backstage at the ballet and theatre or gypsies. In 1965 the Royal Academy held a major retrospective exhibition of her work, including many of her prints. This was the first time that the R.A. had granted that honour to a woman. Knight had been made a Royal Academician in 1936 having previously been appointed a Dame of the British Empire in 1929.
1. Seated Circus Tumbler (Birmingham Rep) pencil, 1952, signed, 13 x 18 cm, ÂŁ1850
to order phone 01572 821 424
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Dame Elisabeth Frink
In 1975 Elisabeth Frink was commissioned by the Royal Festival Hall to sculpt a portrait bust of the eminent English composer Sir William Walton. This fine and scarce bronze was cast in an edition of only nine, this being number four. At least three of the other copies are in public collections, namely: The Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London Gallery Oldham, Lancashire (Walton was born in Oldham) Christ Church College, Oxford (presented to their new art gallery in March 1976) Frink produced relatively few portrait bronzes of which the best known are probably those of Sir Alec Guinness and Walton, the latter being the last modelled at her Buckingham Gate studio before she moved to Dorset in 1977. Frink herself said of this work and the composer, William Walton was equally fascinating to do. I got on very well with him and he was extremely witty about other people – very witty, sharp. He talked about the Sitwells. About other composers – things in the past. His brain was extremely sharp.
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visit www.elisabethfrink.com
2. William Walton bronze, 1975, signed, edition of 9, 35 x 20 cm,
ÂŁ28,500
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George Hammond Steel
3. Three Essex Farmhouses ÂŁ4950
mixed media, signed, 28.7 x 24 cm,
The three farmhouses are Shudy Camps, Seward's End and Ashdon.
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Ken Howard
4. Train Terminal watercolour, signed, 13 x 18 cm,
ÂŁ1250
Born in 1932 in London. Studied at Hornsey and Royal College of Art. Has won numerous awards and prizes. In 2005 was elected Professor of Perspective at the Royal Academy Schools.
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Grahame Wheatley
5. Back Gardens in Cavendish Road ÂŁ1200
oil on canvas, 1984, initialled, 51 x 76 cm,
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all prices include framing, vat and uk delivery
Kenneth Newton
6. Hedgerow oil on board, 31.6 x 50.5 cm,
ÂŁ845
Kenneth Newton (1933-1984) was called the most outstanding student of his generation at the Royal Academy Schools.
to order phone 01572 821 424
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Eric Ward
7. St Ives oil on board, signed, 15.5 x 20.2 cm,
ÂŁ350
8. Mouseholer oil on board, signed, 15.3 x 20.5 cm,
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ÂŁ350
Eric Ward
9. St Ives Harbour oil on board, signed, 15.5 x 20.5 cm,
ÂŁ350
Eric Ward, born in 1945, in St Ives, Cornwall. Until 1985 he was a fisherman, then St Ives Harbour Master. In 1996 BBC2 made a programme about his life at sea and as a painter.
10. St Ives oil on board, signed, 15.5 x 20.52 cm,
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Kenneth Rowntree
11. Walking Through the Lanes pencil, 37.7 x 50.5 cm, ÂŁ450
Rowntree (1915-1997) studied at Ruskin School of Art and the Slade. Appointed Official War Artist. Tate Gallery, V&A and WAC are among many public owners of his work.
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visit www.recentacquisitions.com
Kenneth Rowntree
12. Umbria watercolour and gouache on paper, c1971, 58 x 42 cm,
ÂŁ1000
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William Strang
13. The Fountain graphite drawing, from the collection of Laurence W. Hodson, 15 x 22 cm
ÂŁ275
William Strang was born in Dumbarton. Studied at the Slade School of Art. Elected RA in 1921. Exhibited at the RA, RSA, Glasgow Institute. His work is represented in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, V&A Museum, City of Edinburgh Collection, National Gallery of Canada and many others.
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William Strang
14. The Statue graphite drawing, from the collection of Laurence W. Hodson, 23.5 x 17.5 cm
ÂŁ275
visit www.recentacquisitions.com
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Edward Bawden
15. Kew Palace lithograph, 1983, signed, edition of 160, 47 x 61 cm,
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to order phone 01572 821 424
ÂŁ495
Richard Bawden
16. Caper Spurge etching & aquatint, signed, edition of 100, 50.5 x 39.5 cm,
ÂŁ275
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Eric Gill
17. Rahere wood engraving, 1937, edition of 100, 11 x 8.7 cm,
ÂŁ550
The edition, whilst numbered by Eric Gill himself, was never signed. Rahere, or Raher, or Raherius, (died 1144) was a favourite courtier of King Henry I. He is most famous for having founded St Bartholomew's Hospital in 1123.
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all prices include framing, vat and uk delivery
Eric Gill
18. Eve wood engraving, 1935, initialled in plate, 10.3 x 6.7 cm,
ÂŁ600
A superb, unused, mint copy of an Eric Gill book plate.
visit www.ericgill.com
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John Piper
19. Montpellier-de-Didonne, Charente screenprint, 1968, signed, edition of 70, 76.8 x 56 cm,
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ÂŁ1750
John Piper
20. Yarnton Monument, Oxon lithograph, 1948, signed, edition of 70, 39 x 51.7 cm,
ÂŁ1950
This print is very scarce.
visit www.johnpiperprints.com
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John Piper
21. Wild Bunch etching, 1987, ed 70, signed, 53.5 x 39.5 cm,
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ÂŁ1950
John Piper
22. Llyn Teifi etching, 1987, ed 70, signed, 39.5 x 57.8 cm,
ÂŁ2650
Much sought-after Piper print.
all prices include framing, vat and uk delivery
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Graham Sutherland
24. Tower of Birds lithograph, 1975, signed, edition of 175, 65 x 50 cm,
£1500
opposite:
23. Bird and Split Rock aquatint, 1974, ed 72, signed, 109 x 116 cm,
£3000
One of Sutherland’s largest prints.
visit www.grahamsutherlandprints.com
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Julian Trevelyan
25. Troubadours at Les Baux etching & aquatint, 1961, signed, edition of 50, 36.4 x 54.8 cm,
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to order phone 01572 821 424
ÂŁ950
Julian Trevelyan
26. Lions etching & aquatint, 1966/7, signed, edition of 125, 35.2 x 47.5 cm,
visit www.juliantrevelyan.com
ÂŁ950
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Reg Butler
27. Nude lithograph, 1963, signed, edition of 35, 34 x 49 cm,
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ÂŁ1000
Norman Stevens
28. Laurel Tree - Nettlecombe Court screenprint, 1985, signed, edition of 150, 63.6 x 78.7 cm,
ÂŁ750
This is the largest Norman Stevens print we have ever come across.
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Zsuzsi Roboz
29. Interval,
30. Closing Day,
49.5 x 39 cm
Backstage at the Windmill Theatre lithographs, 1975, artist’s proofs aside from ed 20, signed
ÂŁ375
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58 x 38.8 cm
Zsuzsi Roboz
31. Backstage,
47.5 x 57.5 cm
32. Connoisseurs,
50.3 x 56.5 cm
Zsuzsi Roboz was the only artist ever allowed to work backstage at the Windmill Theatre during performance. These lithographs are based on original drawings, which were done backstage before the theatre closed in 1964. One-man shows of the original sketches took place in February 1965 at the Upper Grosvenor Gallery, London and in the summer of that year in the foyer of the Chichester Festival Theatre. Printed in London by Curwen Studio 1975. The Tate gallery have a set of these prints
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Valerie Thornton
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33. San Francisco, Mexico
34. Cloisters in Arles
woodcut, signed, artist’s proof, 66.5 x 40 cm
etching, 1980, ed 150, signed, 65.5 x 41 cm
£495
£850
all prices include framing, vat and uk delivery
Valerie Thornton
35. St. Margaret's, Cley etching, 1973, artist’s proof, signed, 40 x 52 cm
ÂŁ750
visit www.valeriethornton.com
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Bernard Cheese
36. Tied Up lithograph, ed 50, signed, 31 x 50 cm
ÂŁ350
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to order phone 01572 821 424
Alfred Cohen
37. Flautino screenprint, 1997, artist’s proof, signed, 44.5 x 34 cm
was £750, now £495
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Gwen John
38. Girl (Portrait of Elisabeth de Willman Garbowska) wash, c1910, estate stamp, 30 x 22 cm,
ÂŁ9750
Goldmark Gallery, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9SQ, 01572 821424 Open Monday to Saturday 9.30 - 5.30, Sunday 2.30 - 5.30 and Bank Holidays www.goldmarkart.com info@goldmarkart.com