NORMAN LINDSAY 1879-1969

These six limited edition collotypes are from the First Edition of "Petronius" published by the Fanfrolico Press in 1927. 
The drawings Lindsay created for this book are widely considered to be one of the masterpieces of 20th century book illustration.  Only 650 copies were produced for sale and these plates come from number 271.  They are all signed by Norman Lindsay in the plate. They come with a copy of the Edition Statement.

Plate 36-   The Homerists

Plate 40 -  The Entry of Habinnas

Plate 44 -  The Duet
Plate 49 -  The Disturbance

Plate 52-   The Tell-Tale Shoes

Plate 55-   Eumolpus Stoned

Dimensions     31.5cms X 23cms   (12 1/4" X 9")

They are in very good condition and printed on laid paper without text verso.

Norman Lindsay is probably the most collected artist in Australia. His oils, watercolours and original prints have now appreciated in value beyond the means of most buyers. Accordingly, printed images produced during his lifetime are now the most affordable.

Lindsay created, selected and collated many images for publication in books and portfolios. In most cases, these are the only source of the images. Publication of these images reached their peak in the 1920s when Lindsay was involved with the Fanfrolico Press. The majority of the publications were limited editions, some as small as 60 copies, of which very few still remain. It is unusual to find these books in good condition, without foxing, insect or water damage. Many have missing plates which have been removed for framing.

The rarity of many of the images has made them highly collectable and they continue to rise in value.

It is interesting to note that Limited Edition Facsimile Etchings seem to be good investments even though they were produced after Lindsay's death and clearly without his involvement. However, I do not sell them, because they are not lifetime impressions.

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