Eric Gill, R.E. 1882-1940.
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Fine Prints.
Adeste Fideles. 1916. Wood engraving. Physick 72. 2 x 2 (sheet 2 3/8 x 2 3/8). As published in Adeste Fideles a Christmas Hymn and elsewhere. Printed on cream wove paper. Signed in pencil. $1,250. Another proof, before letterpress, unsigned. $750. A third proof with letterpress, "Christmas Greetings" $500.
Cantet nunc lo. 1916. Wood engraving. Physick 77. 2 x 2 (sheet 2 1/2 x 2 1/2). As published in Adeste Fideles a Christmas Hymn and elsewhere. Printed on cream wove paper. Signed in pencil. $1,250.
Christmas Gifts: Dawn. 1916. Wood engraving. Physick 80. 2 13/16 x 3 9/16 (sheet 3 1/8 x 3 3/4). As published in The Game volume I, no. 2 and in Nisi Dominus. Printed on cream wove paper. Signed in pencil. $1,500. Another unsigned proof, $500.
Divine Lovers I. 1922. Wood engraving. Physick 193. 3 1/2 x 3 (sheet 13 x 9 7/8). Edition 480. After a drawing from life. As published in Engravings by Eric Gill Douglas Cleverdon, Birmingham, England, 1929. Printed on the full sheet of cream wove paper. Unsigned. $350.
The Good Shepherd. (Et alias oves habeo - And I will have other sheep). 1926. Wood engraving. Physick 397. 3 1/16 x 1 1/2 (sheet 13 x 9 7/8). Edition 480. After a carving in relief at Highbury Chapel, Bristol. As published in Engravings by Eric Gill Douglas Cleverdon, Birmingham, England, 1929. Printed on the full sheet of cream wove paper. Unsigned. $175.
Madonna and Child. 1919. Woodcut. Physick 154. 6 1/2 x 3 7/8 (sheet 13 x 9 7/8). Edition 480. Design for a poster. As published in Engravings by Eric Gill Douglas Cleverdon, Birmingham, England, 1929. Printed on the full sheet of cream wove paper. Unsigned. $300.
The Madonna and Child with an Angel. Madonna Knitting. 1919. Woodcut. Physick 60. 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 circular (sheet 4 3/4 x 3 1/4). As published in Mary Sat a'Working and Song of the Dressmaker. A fine impression printed on Japanese mulberry paper. Unsigned. $750.
Nativity in a Cave. 1916. Wood engraving. Physick 79. 2 5/8 x 2 1/16 (sheet 2 15/16 x 2 3/8). Design for a Christmas Card. Proof before the letterpress "A Happy Christmas". Unsigned. $750.
Our Lady of Lourdes. 1920. Woodcut. Physick 154. 11 1/4 x 9 1/2(sheet 13 x 9 7/8). Edition 480. Design for a poster. As published in Engravings by Eric Gill Douglas Cleverdon, Birmingham, England, 1929. Printed on the full sheet of cream wove paper. 1 1/4-inch diagonal tear in the left sheet edge, not affecting the image. Unsigned. $300.
Resurrection (2nd state). 1917. Wood engraving. Physick 91. 5 7/16 x 3 1/2 (sheet 13 x 9 7/8). Edition 480. As published in Engravings by Eric Gill Douglas Cleverdon, Birmingham, England, 1929. Printed on the full sheet of cream wove paper. Monogrammed in the block. $350.
Spoil Bank Crucifix. 1919. Wood engraving. Physick 157. 2 x 3 (sheet 13 x 9 7/8). Edition 480. As published in Engravings by Eric Gill Douglas Cleverdon, Birmingham, England, 1929. Printed on the full sheet of cream wove paper. Monogrammed in the block. $175.
Drawing
Ex libris John Vernon. Design and Greek lettering. 2 1/8 x 1 1/2. $1,750.
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