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Pair of Matching Signed Framed Rei Hamon Pointillism Landscape Prints

Jon Nix — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:52:23 +0000

An unusual find, this signed pair of large matching Rei Hamon litho prints date from the 1970s and have been appropriately framed for display as an eye-catching double act. Hamon was born in Auckland in 1919 and died in 2008, and, having taken it up in his middle age, was prolific and successful with his trademark pointillist skills through the latter part of the 1960s into the early 1980s, before arthritis forced a slowdown in his output. Reknowned for his knowledge of the environment and attention to the native species of New Zealand, his work combines technical skill with an individualistic approach to the subject. He was made a CBE in 1981.

Hamon's "Jewels of Okarito" from 1976 was presented by the New Zealand government to Queen Elizabeth II on her state visit, and forms one of the pair. "Return to Still Waters" from 1978 completes the couple. Both have been signed - with the latter including an indication of its edition number (128) and date in the same hand.

In good condition with some minor discoloration to the prints due to age, these are fine examples of the artist's exhaustive work on the flora and fauna of New Zealand, of pointillist technique specificially, and of sympathetic landscape art in general.

The prints are displayed inside apertures measuring 28.5 cm by 22.5 cm (11¼ in. by 8¾ in. approx.). The frames measure 46.5 cm by 40 cm (18 in. by 15¾ in. approx.). The mounts are a complementary dark grey colour. The prints are being sold as a pair but please get in touch if you would like to purchase one of them as an individual piece.

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1978 Spear’s Centenary Scrabble Presentation Edition

Jon Nix — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:32:21 +0000

Produced to mark the centenary of J. W. Spear & Sons, this 1978 "Presentation Edition" of their ever-popular Scrabble word game is certainly one for the collector or completist. The presentation edition features the original style wooden letter tiles, special red leather effect box and matching playing board, black durable letter bag and black tile racks. It certainly feels a little special when compared to the standard version, although we can't guarantee that this will lift your playing level!

This one is complete and in excellent condition, with only minor signs of use throughout. The very worst of this wear and tear is some "creasing" wear in the fold of the board (photographed) and some "denting" to the box lid where it has been pressed down and met the bag of tiles underneath, but it is barely noticeable and rather difficult to photograph (sorry!).

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Signed Artist’s Proof of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage by William “Willie” Rawson

Jon Nix — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:26:49 +0000

Active in the early part of the 20th Century, William "Willie" Rawson (b. 1865. d. 1949) resided in Sheffield and was known for working mainly in the medium of drypoint etching. This particular piece depicting Anne Hathaway's Cottage is indicated as a "limited edition signed artist's proof". The back of the board retains the original label of the Boot's Picture Framing Department.

The artist has signed the piece in pencil. The frame measures 23cm by 31cm (9in by 12¼in) and both the print and the frame remain in good condition, with only minor signs of ageing.

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