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NICHOLSON, William (1872-1949). Group of Four Signed, Hand-...

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NICHOLSON, William (1872-1949). Group of Four Signed, Hand-Colored Woodblock Prints. [London: William Heinemann, 1897-99]. Each print is one of 40 copies. All mounted onto card and matted.ALL SIGNED AND DATED BY NICHOLSON AT LOWER LEFT, 2 numbered at upper right. Sight generally 15 x 13 ?". Mats generally 21 x 19 ?". Mats bumped at lower left corners, not affecting prints, some occasional soiling. Fine. Prints include: Lord Roberts from Twelve Portraits (1897), The Prince of Wales (No. 24) from Twelve Portraits (1899), Guardsman from London Types (1898), Archbishop of Canterbury (No. 23) from Twelve Portraits (1899). Nicholson was an important British artist, whose paintings have been exhibited in galleries throughout the world; his children's books (from which these woodblock prints come) are highly prized by collectors. Measurements: 22"L x 20"W x 3"H.