Small collection of English bookplates and prints. John Hassall (1868-1948) Medieval Youth writing at a desk, ex libris C.V. H. de Rozsnyay. Lithograph. 11.5 x 5cm. Ex Libris Isaac Foot (M.P. 1880-1960), woodcut by unknown artist. Ex Libris Margaret Tarrant of Gomshall, Surrey, portrait of a woman reading, woodcut by unknown artist, 9.5 x 6.5cm. Beresford Egan (1905-1984), portrait of a showgirl, ex libris Charles Gulliver, numbered 596. 8cm x cm. Ex Libris Bertram Park Dover Street Piccadilly 10.5 x 6cm. Attributed to Robert Gibbings portrait of Eve in the Garden of Eden, ex libris Amanda Menhinck, 12.10cm. Engraving depicting a clarinet and music book, inscribed by Ernest Pearce David Gentleman, 9.5 x 10cm. Attributed to Joseph Simpson portrait of the Madonna and Child, coloured lithograph. 10. 5 x 10.5cm. (8)
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.
Small collection of English bookplates and prints. John Hassall (1868-1948) Medieval Youth writing at a desk, ex libris C.V. H. de Rozsnyay. Lithograph. 11.5 x 5cm. Ex Libris Isaac Foot (M.P. 1880-1960), woodcut by unknown artist. Ex Libris Margaret Tarrant of Gomshall, Surrey, portrait of a woman reading, woodcut by unknown artist, 9.5 x 6.5cm. Beresford Egan (1905-1984), portrait of a showgirl, ex libris Charles Gulliver, numbered 596. 8cm x cm. Ex Libris Bertram Park Dover Street Piccadilly 10.5 x 6cm. Attributed to Robert Gibbings portrait of Eve in the Garden of Eden, ex libris Amanda Menhinck, 12.10cm. Engraving depicting a clarinet and music book, inscribed by Ernest Pearce David Gentleman, 9.5 x 10cm. Attributed to Joseph Simpson portrait of the Madonna and Child, coloured lithograph. 10. 5 x 10.5cm. (8)
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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