Engraving, Antique, Judgement of Paris, John Ruckland Wright, 1897- 1954

£745

John Buckland-Wright (1897-1954) – Judgement of Paris
Engraving, c. 1950, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 2/15, with the studio stamp verso, on wove paper, with full margins, 21 x 29 cm 50 x 44 frame).
The unfinished plate was printed by C H Welsh, London and dated c. 1944 on the basis that the drawing for this plate carried this date in an edition of 15 only each numbered as a state.

Description

John Buckland-Wright (1897-1954) – Judgement of Paris

A rare and exquisite engraving by John Buckland-Wright, titled and dated “Judgement of Paris” (1950). This beautiful piece is one of only 15 prints, numbered 2/15, and features the artist’s signature studio stamp on the verso. The engraving is printed on wove paper with full margins and measures 21 x 29 cm. It is framed to 50 x 44 cm. The plate was printed by C H Welsh, London, and is dated circa 1944. According to Christopher Buckland-Wright, this is the 4th and finest version of the subject, with three other versions being inferior. This piece is a true masterpiece of 20th-century engraving and would be a stunning addition to any art collection.
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