Timed Auction - Modern and Contemporary Art (6003) Starting: 11/10/2019 10:00 Ending: Sun, 27th Oct 2019 17:00 Viewing: Wednesday 23rd Oct. 9.30am - 5.30pm Thursday 24th Oct. 9.30am - 5.30pm Friday 25th Oct. 9.30am - 5.30pm Lot 5 § Estimate: £150 - £250 + Fees Anthony Gross CBE (1905-1984)- Saturday Night at Richmond Yorkshire in 1940 Etching Anthony Gross CBE(1905-1984) British 20th Century, 'Saturday Night at Richmond Yorkshire in 1940', print numbered 10/50, signed bottom right, mounted and framed. Measurements 16.2 x 26cm (PL), framed measurements 40 x 52.5 cm 16.2 x 26cm Anthony Gross (1905-1984) was a British etcher and painter, born in London. He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art, Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid. He was taught etching under Jozef Hecht and was a lifelong friend of Stanley William Hayter. During World War Two he was appointed as an official war artist which saw him create depictions of English coastal defences and training grounds as well as being posted to the front lines of India and Burma, and was present at D-Day. His style is characterised by the use of variegated marks to express tone and texture rather than cross-hatching. Post- war, Gross divided his time between London and le Boulve. In 1965 he created the first President of the Printmakers Council and in 1982 awarded a CBE. Condition Report The print has full margins, hand signed bottom right and is framed with glazing. The frame has some general wear and tear. There is some foxing present in the skyline and above the top line of the platemark, some small spots are present within the platemark including between two ladies centre right and within the couple in the centre. There are no visible tears, creases or folds and there doesn't seem to be visible cockling. All lots are sold subject to general wear and tear commensurate with age and handling over time and only obvious faults will be mentioned after a visual inspection. If you have particular specialist questions on any lot, please state these before bidding since we cannot and will not provide a forensic examination of any lot but only a general condition report as a guide only. All condition reports given by Halls Holdings Ltd’s representatives or agents are statements of opinion and not fact..