Frederick Hollyer

Frederick Hollyer, British 1838-1933- "Pygmalion: The Soul Attains", after Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones Bt ARA; platinotype, 32.2x25cm Provenance: Julian Hartnoll, where purchased by the current owner: Frederick Hollyer, British 1838-1933- 'Pygmalion: The Hand Refrains', after Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones Bt ARA; platinotype, 33x24.6cm Provenance: J S Maas & Son Ltd., London (according to label attached verso) (2)

Lot 160 Frederick Hollyer (1838-1933), a platinotype of 'Hope' after George Frederick Watts, mounted onto a gold card, with embossed stamps to bottom right corner, oak frame, image is 8 x 6ins Estimate £100-150 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

photograph, platinum print, half-length, head resting on his right fist, blind-stamped lower right 'fredk hollyer' and 'registered', hollyer's copyright stamp on verso with his 9 pembroke square address, extremely fine impression, 8½ x 5 in (21.6 x 12.7 cm). this celebrated photograph of morris by his friend and colleague was taken in 1886. it was produced later that year as a photogravure by walker and boutall, but is rare in the original. see note on hollyer at the end of the catalogue.

measurements 497 by 210mm (sight area) description platinum print, with the photographer's 'fredk hollyer/london' blindstamp in the image lower right, framed and glazed, not examined out of frame, catalogue note different versions of the subject of a woman holding cymbals appear in burne-jones' work; this figure is likely to represent either 'aurora' or 'miriam'.

Frederick Hollyer william morris, circa 1890 Platinum Print, photographer's blindstamp 'Registered/Fredk Hollyer/Kensington' in the image, photographer's copyright stamp 'Copyright/Fredk Hollyer,/9, Pembroke Square,/Kensington, W.' on the reverse, with various pencil and ink annotations, matted, 145 by 101mm Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, London, April 22nd 1988, lot 98.