Lot 735 , Portfolio of Prints by British Artists 1975 Sandra Blow, Terry Frost, Victor Pasmore, John Piper, 27 x 19in.
Portfolio of Prints by British Artists 1975
folio of twelve limited edition prints
Sandra Blow, Terry Frost, Victor Pasmore, John Piper, Robert Adams, Harvey Daniels, Gertrude Hermes, Gordon House, Morris Kestelman, Robert Medley, Michael Rothenstein & Blair Hughes Stanton, published by The United Kingdom National Committee of the International Association of Art, 75 were issued for sale and this example is one of 25 folios signed and given to the contributing artists, and production assistants
signed and inscribed
27 x 19in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500
Outside of folio case spotted with fox marking and other sepia tones and stains along with some dirt scuffing and finger marks around the edges, inner leaves of the folio similar, blue papering to the inside of the folio starting to split at the folds, title page acid stained down both sides with a horizontal acid stain and some foxing, gives a full list of all the artists and other details regarding the edition.
Gertrude Hermes, pronounced broad fox marks throughout the margin just coming into the printed image, number 54/75, titled with number V erased IX
Gordon House - hints of fox marks showing top and bottom near the edges of the sheet, numbered /75 IX, colours good
Hugh Stainton - a few tiny dirt specks and one or two scattered fox marks, otherwise good, numbered 51/75 and IX
Robert Medley - one or two tiny spots otherwise very good, numbered /75 IX/XXX.V
Michael Rothenstein - possibly a slight hint of paper discolouration towards the lower right edge but otherwise good, numbered IX/XXV
Robert Adams - Very good numbered IX/XXV
Morris Kestelman - very slight discolouration showing in the extreme edges of the sheet, numbered IX/XXXV
Sandra Blow - very good clean condition, numbered IX/XXXV
Harvey Daniels - a few tiny scattered dirt specks and one or two tiny fox marks numbered IX/XXV
Terry Frost - slight discolouration showing top right edge and running a little down towards the lower right corner but essentially good, number IX
John Piper - one or two tiny dirt specks, very slight discolouration top left corner, numbered IX/XXXV
Victor Passmore - slight discolouration top right corner other good, numbered IX/XXV
Overall the folio is in good condition with the exception of some with foxing and acid staining, this copy has come for sale from the widow of Harvey Daniels.
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Sold for £2,200