Bonhams 1793 : Ethel Spowers (Australian, 1890-1947) The Gust of Wind Linocut printed in red, viridian, yellow ochre and cobalt blue, 1930-31, on buff oriental laid tissue, signed 'EL Spowers', dated 1931, titled and numbered 20/30 in pencil, with margins, 218 x 164mm (8 5/8 x 6 1/2in)(B)

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Ethel Spowers (Australian, 1890-1947) The Gust of Wind Linocut, 1930-31, printed in red, viridian, yellow ochre and cobalt blue, on buff oriental laid tissue, signed 'EL Spowers', dated 1931, titled and numbered 20/30 in pencil, 218 x 164mm (8 5/8 x 6 1/2in)(B)

17 Apr 2012 14:00 BST London, New Bond Street
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Ethel Spowers (Australian, 1890-1947)

The Gust of Wind (Coppel ES 15)
Linocut printed in red, viridian, yellow ochre and cobalt blue, 1930-31, on buff oriental laid tissue, signed 'EL Spowers', dated 1931, titled and numbered 20/30 in pencil, with margins, 218 x 164mm (8 5/8 x 6 1/2in)(B)

Sold for £114,050 inc. premium

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Ethel Spowers prints are quite rare to the market. 'The gust of wind' and Wet Afternoon (Coppel ES 15) are regarded as two of her best prints.

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