David Jones, British 1895-1974 - Study for the Golden Cockerel...
David Jones,
British 1895-1974 -
Study for the Golden Cockerel Press Colophon, c.1925;
pencil on paper, 20.4 x 16 cm (ARR)
Provenance:
Austin / Desmond Fine Art, London, SN2233-12A (according to the label attached to the reverse of the frame);
private collection
Exhibited:
Austin / Desmond Fine Art, London, 'David Jones (1895-1974)', 1989, cat. no.12 (with an introductory essay by David Blamires)
Note:
The Golden Cockeretl Press ran from 1920 to 1961. From 1924 it was run by the wood engraver Robert Gibbings (1889-1958), who was also one of the founding members of the Society of Wood Engravers. Jones was one of a number of artists, including John Nash, Eric Gill and Mabel Annesley who created illustrations for the press.
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David Jones,
British 1895-1974 -
Study for the Golden Cockerel Press Colophon, c.1925;
pencil on paper, 20.4 x 16 cm (ARR)
Provenance:
Austin / Desmond Fine Art, London, SN2233-12A (according to the label attached to the reverse of the frame);
private collection
Exhibited:
Austin / Desmond Fine Art, London, 'David Jones (1895-1974)', 1989, cat. no.12 (with an introductory essay by David Blamires)
Note:
The Golden Cockeretl Press ran from 1920 to 1961. From 1924 it was run by the wood engraver Robert Gibbings (1889-1958), who was also one of the founding members of the Society of Wood Engravers. Jones was one of a number of artists, including John Nash, Eric Gill and Mabel Annesley who created illustrations for the press.