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Leonard Baskin, American 1922–2000 - William Blake, 1961; ink and watercolour on paper, signed lower...
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Leonard Baskin,
American 1922–2000 -
William Blake, 1961;
ink and watercolour on paper, signed lower...
Price Realised: £1,246
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
Price realised is hammer price plus fees (31.2% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).
Lot 1051
Description
Leonard Baskin,
American 1922–2000 -
William Blake, 1961;
ink and watercolour on paper, signed lower right 'Baskin' and titled, dedicated and dated upper left 'Blake for Roy from Leonard and Lisa 1981', 17.8 x 14.5 cm
Provenance:
Roy Davids;
Bonhams, London, The Roy David's Collection Part II, 29th March 2011, lot 265;
Pyms Gallery, London
Note:
Baskin was deeply influenced by the writings and philosophy of William Blake, his life acting as a guide, in particular in his production of printed books. This image is derived from the famous Death Mask of William Blake in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Roy Davids was the Head of the Manuscript and Book departments at Sotheby's for many years and amassed an important collection of works, that also included pieces by Henry Moore, Michael Ayrton and Lynn Chadwick.
Fees & VAT
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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
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