Modern British & 20th Century Art - 5th June 2024
Lot 141
Φ Sir Terry Frost RA (1915-2003)
Estimate £2,500 - £3,500
Inc. Buyers Premium
Description
Φ Sir Terry Frost RA (1915-2003)
SS Portfolio (Kemp 257), comprising SS; Laced Sun; PZ and SS; Two Models; Madonna; Delighted; Three Graces; and Ouzo and Black Olives
The complete set of eight, each signed, dated and numbered 1/30 Terry Frost 03 (to margin) and further numbered to justification
Each etching, with justification and table of contents, loose (as issued) within original grey portfolio
Each 46.5 x 43.1cm (sheet);47.5x446cm (portfolio)
Terry Frost frequently used the letters SS and PZ in his work. They derive from the letters painted onto fishing boats to show which harbour they came from. They stand for St Ives, and Penzance respectively.