Robert Sargent Austin, A.R.A., R.E. 1895-1973.
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The Angelus. 1922. Line engraving. 6 1/8 x 8 3/4 (sheet 8 1/16 x 11 3/8). A rich impression printed on cream laid paper with an 'FA' countermark. Signed, dated and titled in pencil. $1,500.
The Cathedral, Palma. 1927. Etching and drypoint. Dodgson 79.iv. Edition of 50 in this state for the 21 Gallery (total edition 68). 8 1/2 x 13 1/2 (11 x 10 1/8). Illustrated: Print Collector's Quarterly 16 (1929): 348. A fine impression printed with plate tone on cream laid paper with deckle edges on three sides. Signed in pencil. $575.
The Horse of Ostend. 1921. Line engraving. Dodgson 28.ii. Edition of 40. 5 3/4 x 7 1/2 (sheet 8 5/8 x 11). Illustrated: Fine Prints of the Year, 1923. A rich impression printed with plate tone on cream laid paper. Signed and dated in pencil. $650.
The Mill. Lithograph. 10 1/4 x 9 (sheet 13 x 10). Printed on 'JF[Head]' wove paper. Two circular thin spots inherent in the paper manufacture; otherwise excellent condition. A fine impression of this scarce lithograph. Signed in the image. $350.
The Trace Horse. 1921. Etching. Dodgson 25.ii. Edition of 40. 6 1/2 x 8 (sheet 9 x 10 3/4). A rich impression printed with plate tone on cream laid paper. Signed and dated in pencil. $750.
A Woman of Scanno. 1927. Line engraving. 7 8/8 x 6 1/8 (sheet 12 3/4 x 10 3/8). Edition 50. Published by the Twenty One Gallery. A very rich impression printed on 'Charles I' laid paper. Illustrated: Fine Prints of the Year, 1927; Print Collector's Quarterly 16 (1929): 342. Signed and dated in pencil. $650.
Austin was born in Leicester and studied at the School of Art, 1909-13, and at the Royal College of Art under Frank Short. From 1915-1919 Austin served in the trenches, and from 1922-1925 lived in Rome, then taught at the RCA. Known as an etcher, engraver and watercolourist, in 1921 Austin was elected to the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers, and was elected to the Royal Academy (RA) in 1949. Austin's 1921 line engraving, Horse of Ostend resembles a work by the Dutch etcher, Pieter Dupont. Old Masters etchings influenced his oeuvre.
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