Gill, Eric (1882-1940), and family Collection of original drawings shown on the Gills' magic lantern at Ditchling, c.1913 and later all in watercolour, mainly on rectos of postcards, a few on paper, approx. 20).Provenance: Property of an English collector.
They both loved a contraption: a telescope a microscope the mirrorscope which so delighted Gill’s own children’ (p. He shared his father’s fascination for the mechanical world as well as the spiritual. His own characteristic combination of the serious and frolicsome, noted by David Jones … was very much part of his Victorian inheritance. 10 '21') dragon (captioned 'TERROR') starry night lone star crying baby (captioned 'I wish father had never married mother') caricature with caption 'Call yourself a Benedictine?' caricature with caption 'The Spanish grande and a little bit of homespun' and 4 lettering specimensNote: Note: Eric Gill's enthusiasm for using a magic lantern (also known as an epidiascope or mirrorscope) to entertain his young family is mentioned in Fiona MacCarthy's biography of Gill, where it is linked to the character of Gill's own upbringing: 'Eric Gill’s was a Victorian childhood in its mixture of terror and sentimentality. washing at Fribourg', additional annotation by Gill at head, 'from memory of Eliz.
In case of dispute, the auctioneers decision is final.Gill, Eric (1882-1940) Collection of original cartoons and lettering specimens, c.1915-27 evidently intended for projection via magic lantern (all lettering in reverse), 15 in total, watercolours with outlining in pencil or ink, on rectos of postcards, most 8.8 x 14cm (a few smaller), 5 annotated on verso by Gill's daughter Petra Tegetmeier 'This lettering is by my father Eric Gill, Petra Tegetmeier', the remainder with labels reading 'Original drawing by Eric Gill, from the Gill family collection', subjects comprising: self-portrait (caption 'Eric the sculptor') The Adoration of the Shepherds nude portrait probably of Gill's daughter Elizabeth (captioned 'Eliz. No warranty or guarantee is given by Ward’s Auctions or its representatives as to condition or authenticity of any auction items. After which a daily holding charge of $20 will incur and the item may be auctioned again to cover the holding charge.Īll items must be paid for within 24 hours of the auction completion. Once the item has been sold, it is the winning bidders property and must be removed or picked up from the premises within 7 days. GST is charged for all items sold within Canada. If your credit card is declined you will need special permission to register for future auctions. Invoice amount will be charged to the credit card used to register if other payment has not arrived. Payment MUST be made in Canadian (CAD) currencies 24 hours following auction completion.ĪLL shipping charges will be charged to the credit card on iCollector, regardless of invoice payment method. Buyers premium is discounted down to 20% (3% difference) for Cash, Debit, Email Transfer payments. There is a 23% Buyers Premium added to the hammer price. Items not removed after 30 days may be resold at owners expense.
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