AMENDED DESCRIPTION - Attributed to Samuel Palmer (British, 1805-1881). Study of a Tree by a stream. Watercolour, pen and ink on paper, laid to card. Inscribed verso and labelled below Samuel Palmer 13 x 10cm. Together with a graphite drawing of a farm and buildings. Numerous pencil inscriptions. Later inscription verso Mepham Barn?. 14 x 55cm. (2)
Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.
His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.
Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market.
Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.
AMENDED DESCRIPTION - Attributed to Samuel Palmer (British, 1805-1881). Study of a Tree by a stream. Watercolour, pen and ink on paper, laid to card. Inscribed verso and labelled below Samuel Palmer 13 x 10cm. Together with a graphite drawing of a farm and buildings. Numerous pencil inscriptions. Later inscription verso Mepham Barn?. 14 x 55cm. (2)
Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.
His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.
Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market.
Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.
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