May 11, 2023 10:00 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
174
Estate / Collection: Property from the Collection of Alistair Bradley Martin
CHILDS, BERNARD
The months. Portfolio of twelve prints, each signed, titled, dated [19]60, and notated as a.p. and numbered 1 from an edition of twelve. Leather-backed clamshell case with decorated paper and chemise. Sheet size 9 7/8 x 8 3/4 inches (25 x 22 cm); twelve color aquatints printed on handmade paper, tipped to folding windowed mounts. The case somewhat sunned on the spine, the mounts a trifle time-stained, a fine set overall.
Childs' work in painting and printmaking is widely held in institutions. His "Months" are among his best-known and regarded series of prints.
Sold for $250
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Estate / Collection: Property from the Collection of Alistair Bradley Martin
CHILDS, BERNARD
The months. Portfolio of twelve prints, each signed, titled, dated [19]60, and notated as a.p. and numbered 1 from an edition of twelve. Leather-backed clamshell case with decorated paper and chemise. Sheet size 9 7/8 x 8 3/4 inches (25 x 22 cm); twelve color aquatints printed on handmade paper, tipped to folding windowed mounts. The case somewhat sunned on the spine, the mounts a trifle time-stained, a fine set overall.
Childs' work in painting and printmaking is widely held in institutions. His "Months" are among his best-known and regarded series of prints.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, May 11, 2023
