Art
"Life Boat, Merchants Road" - Unframed reduction woodcut by Don Gorvett
- Item Number
- 227
- Estimated Value
- 2200 USD
- Opening Bid
- 2200 USD
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to PORTSMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY (tax ID 020240383) on behalf of the winner.
Item Description
Dimensions: 24"W by 29"H
Reduction Woodcut, Edition 23, unframed
From the Artist:
"These woodcuts express the abstract geometric shapes and distant configurations of our architecture in the Northeast. Upon sea waters of estuaries and harbors is mirrored the play of interweaving lights and darks of buildings and piers crowned by steeples and mast tops. I am fascinated by the ghostly quality of buildings looming out of the mists, endowed with strength and endurance. For me, historic architecture represents a bridge between one life-span into another. Abandoned not by time, but by those who built them, our structures remain and continue to wage war with nature’s elements.” ~ Don GorvetThese woodcuts express the abstract geometric shapes and distant configurations of our architecture in the Northeast. Upon sea waters of estuaries and harbors is mirrored the play of interweaving lights and darks of buildings and piers crowned by steeples and mast tops. I am fascinated by the ghostly quality of buildings looming out of the mists, endowed with strength and endurance. For me, historic architecture represents a bridge between one life-span into another. Abandoned not by time, but by those who built them, our structures remain and continue to wage war with nature’s elements.” ~ Don Gorvett
For More on This Artist:
https://www.dongorvettgallery.com/
Item Special Note
- If you would like to preview this piece of art, please schedule an appointment through Joyce@portsmouthhistory.org
- Art will be available for pickup at Portsmouth Historical Society located at 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH
- Shipping available, cost to be paid by the winning bidder.
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