David Jones, CH

1895-1974

The Golden Cockerel, c.1925

Ref: 2146

Pencil, 20.5 by 16 cm

Provenance: Austen/Desmond Fine Art

 

A study for the colophon for the Golden Cockerel press that had been founded in 1920 by the wood engraver and sculptor Robert Gibbings. Jones was a member, as were Eric Gill, John Nash and others. It closed in 1961.

 

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