
S
15.88 cms x 23.5 cms (6.25 ins x 6.25 ins)
Signed lower right, unframed
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "Canadian, American and International Prints" held on Sat, Oct 9, 2021.
Lot 184
Lot 184
Estimate: CAD $120 - $180
Realised: CAD $44
Realised: CAD $44
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
In the early 60s, the magazine BolaffiArte, a joint venture between the Italian magazine publisher Bolaffi and the publisher Giorgio Mondadori originated the idea of having prominent artists design the cover of each edition. A hundred or more painters and sculptors from different schools all over the world participated. From de Chirico to Warhol, from Mirò to Schifano, from Marini to Moore and many others, in styles including figurative, informal, abstract, conceptual or pop created a piece that the publisher used for the magazine and that Bolaffi assembled in a unique and unrepeatable print, signed and numbered.The artists were typically asked to interpret a specific annual theme (the zodiac, the alphabet, the 7 deadly sins, etc.). Along with the cover design, Bolaffiarte also produced a limited edition print that was made available to the public.
Notes:
Graham Sutherland is a British artist known for his work in glass, fabrics, prints and portraits and book illustration. He entered Goldsmiths' School of Art in 1921, specializing in engraving and etching, before graduating in 1926. While still a student he established a reputation as an outstanding printmaker. Sutherland taught at a number of art colleges, notably at Chelsea School of Art and at Goldsmiths' College, where he had been a student. From 1940 to 1945 he served as an official war artist in Second World War drawing scenes of damage caused by the Blitz in London and industrial scenes on the British home front. His work can be found in collections around the world, including The National Portrait Gallery (London), Museum of Modern Art (New York), the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), the Art Institute of Chicago and the National Gallery (Washington, DC).
In the early 60s, the magazine BolaffiArte, a joint venture between the Italian magazine publisher Bolaffi and the publisher Giorgio Mondadori originated the idea of having prominent artists design the cover of each edition. A hundred or more painters and sculptors from different schools all over the world participated. From de Chirico to Warhol, from Mirò to Schifano, from Marini to Moore and many others, in styles including figurative, informal, abstract, conceptual or pop created a piece that the publisher used for the magazine and that Bolaffi assembled in a unique and unrepeatable print, signed and numbered.The artists were typically asked to interpret a specific annual theme (the zodiac, the alphabet, the 7 deadly sins, etc.). Along with the cover design, Bolaffiarte also produced a limited edition print that was made available to the public.
Notes:
Graham Sutherland is a British artist known for his work in glass, fabrics, prints and portraits and book illustration. He entered Goldsmiths' School of Art in 1921, specializing in engraving and etching, before graduating in 1926. While still a student he established a reputation as an outstanding printmaker. Sutherland taught at a number of art colleges, notably at Chelsea School of Art and at Goldsmiths' College, where he had been a student. From 1940 to 1945 he served as an official war artist in Second World War drawing scenes of damage caused by the Blitz in London and industrial scenes on the British home front. His work can be found in collections around the world, including The National Portrait Gallery (London), Museum of Modern Art (New York), the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), the Art Institute of Chicago and the National Gallery (Washington, DC).
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.