Lot 105: Collection of Three British Architectural & River Etchings by Duerden and Sam Clegg

Description

A collection of three framed etchings, comprising two by the artist Duerden and one by Sam Clegg. The larger etchings by Duerden depict 'St. Martin', a bustling street scene with a grand classical building, and 'Dock Offices (L'port)', showing boats in a harbour with industrial buildings. The smaller etching by Sam Clegg features a tranquil river scene with a bridge, figures, and boats. Each etching is presented under glass, within a simple dark-stained wooden frame with a light-coloured mat. A group of three vintage fine art etchings and drypoints on paper, featuring notable urban and river landscapes. Comprising: * Duerden, "Dock Offices (L'pool)": Depicting the iconic Pier Head and Mersey docks architecture with moored vessels and atmospheric reflections. Signed lower right and titled lower left in pencil. * Duerden, "St. Martin's": Capturing a bustling London street scene featuring the grand portico of St Martin-in-the-Fields with figures and vintage transit. Signed lower right and titled lower left in pencil. * Sam Clegg, River and Bridge Scene: An intimate drypoint showing figures fishing along a riverbank beneath a grand multi-arched stone bridge. All framed and matted under glass (frames showing minor age-related wear; noticeable foxing to the matting on the Clegg etching). Key Details: * Origin/Era: Early to Mid-20th Century * Material: Paper, Etching Ink, Wood, Glass * Style: Figurative, Architectural, Marine Art, Etching * Artists: Duerden (likely Sidney Duerden), Sam Clegg Condition: The prints exhibit significant mat burn and discoloration around the edges, with some foxing visible. The frames show chips, scuffs, and general wear consistent with age. The paper backing on all three frames is torn and degraded, and the hanging wires are old and potentially fragile. Interesting fact: * Etching is an intaglio printmaking technique where lines are incised into a metal plate using acid, allowing for fine detail and multiple impressions. * Sidney Duerden (fl. 1920s-1930s) was a British artist known for his detailed etchings of cityscapes, landscapes, and architectural subjects, often depicting scenes of London and other British locales. Use: This set would appeal to collectors of early to mid-20th century British etchings, particularly those interested in historical street and dockside scenes.

Condition Report

Mat burn and discoloration on all prints, some foxing. Frames have chips, scuffs, and general wear. Paper backing on frames is torn and degraded. Hanging wires are old and potentially fragile.

Specifications