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Barry Windsor-Smith set of (6) "Excalibur" illustrations....
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Barry Windsor-Smith set of (6) "Excalibur" illustrations. (1977) Complete set of (6) illustrations accomplished in pencil and ink on artist leafs ranging in size from 5.5 x 8.5 in. to 7 x 8.75 in. Each image measuring 4.5 x 6.25 in. The drawings have been framed together by the artist. A superb set of ink drawings each depicting an Arthurian legend. Very interestingly, the artist chose to represent each legend by rendering them in the form of famous 19th century art personalities. Including (1) William Morris as King Arthur, (1) Jane Morris as Queen Guinevere, (1) Dante Gabriel Rossetti as Sir Lancelot, (1) John Ruskin as Merlyn, (1) Elizabeth Siddal Rossetti as Elaine, and (1) Edward Burne-Jones as Sir Galahad. A superb display and a perfect example of the artist's mastery of design and detailed ink work. Exhibiting some gesso throughout. With notation and some soiling to blank borders. Tipped to backing board with tape to upper edge of each by the artist. In fine condition. This lot subject to standard Barry Windsor-Smith TAR agreement.Auction Info
Profiles in History: Comic and Illustration Art - Summer 2016 #997036 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2016
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