ERIC RAVILIOUS lithographie originale 1938 gâteaux de achats mariage - idéal cadeau de mariage

Eric Ravilious Wedding Cakes from High Street – original 1938 lithograph – perfect wedding present - dare to go off-list with something by one of Britains great print-makers of the 20th century.

Original 1938 lithograph, printed by Curwen Press – don't be confused by the modern editions, which are digitally printed and therefor reproductions

These prints are hand-crafted lithographs, with a crayon-like surface – you can physically see the difference.

The overall size of the edition of High Street is unknown - but is widely agreed that no more than 2000 copies of High Street were printed. The Curwen Press studio was bombed during the War and the lithographic stones were destroyed, so despite the popularity of the book, reprints couldn't be made.

The print is professionally mounted in an off-white, conservation-grade card mount – ready to frame. Overmount is double thick for a more sophisticated, gallery look – bear in mind (when comparing prices) that this is approximately £40 worth of preparation, which will take a good chunk out of your framing costs: all you need is the wood and the glass!

The artwork in attached to the backing with hinges at the top only so the paper can breathe and move according to atmospheric conditions, ensuring it stays flat

Overall dimensions of mount 43.1 x 37cm

Artwork is in very good condition – very slight discolouration to the sheet due to exposure to light (although it was in a frame with UV filter glass, so this is minor) - colours still fresh and strong