An Alphabet by William Nicholson, U for Urchin,
Published 1898
Nicholson was recommended by his friend, James McNeil Whistler to the publishers Heinemann as an original and expert wood-cut artist. The relationship with the publisher was highly successful, establishing Nicholson’s reputation as an illustrator. Between 1897 and 1900 he illustrated five works: An Alphabet, An Almanac of Twelve Sports, Twelve Portraits, London Types, and The Square Book of Animals.
£400 each
In stock
Published by R.H. Russell, New York, 1898 Framed in natural oak with cream mount.
Recently Viewed Items
-
Large twenty-four light chandelier,
£4,500Large twenty-four light chandelier,
with elaborate scrolled arms being issued from central ring, with chain and ceiling rose. Late twentieth century.£4,500 -
Amazonamachy: A Classical plaster figural relief
£700Amazonamachy: A Classical plaster figural relief
the central mounted Amazon in readiness to strike a Greek warrior, another Amazon in support, a further prone beneath the rearing stead. A companion piece to our cast 44365- a frieze from the long side of the same sarcophagus,£700 -
An Alphabet by William Nicholson, X Xylographer,
£400 eachAn Alphabet by William Nicholson, X Xylographer,
Nicholson was recommended by his friend, James McNeil Whistler to the publishers Heinemann as an original and expert wood-cut artist. The relationship with the publisher was highly successful, establishing Nicholson’s reputation as an illustrator. Between 1897 and 1900 he illustrated five works: An Alphabet, An Almanac of Twelve Sports, Twelve Portraits, London Types, and The Square Book of Animals.£400 each -
Large bronze model of a seated Mercury,
£4,850Large bronze model of a seated Mercury,
late nineteenth century or early twentieth century, French,base diameter 27 cm.£4,850