New Zealand: Chalon Head Reprints & Proofs

Hi everyone. I thought this might be of interest. I finally got my full sheet of Hausburg 2d Plate II framed after many years. It looks good and I think is on par with any reprint of abstract fine art. So if you can pick up a sheet reasonably cheap, its a reasonable piece of art. The fame is always somewhat expensive, particularly if you get UV protection, but thats the same with anything you get framed (I got mine on Amazon and its the perfect size. Let me know if you want the details). 
   

Yes. Very nice Mark.

At some stage I too would like to get one of these sheets hanging on a wall around my office.

How much for a complete sheet these days? $500 ?



Dave

Hi Dave and Mark
Yes I think I brought mine for close to $500.00 as a complete sheet, roughly 12 years ago.
Mark these may interest you. They are plate proofs taken of the 2d plate 11 on no watermark paper.
I ma not sure whether these were printed in London and sent out with the new plate, or in fact printed in New Zealand. Do you know ?
All I know it there are not too many copies around.

The first is a block of 4 from Rows 19,20, No's 5,6





The first single is from Row 16, No 1



The next single is from Row 20, No 7. And although purchased 6 years apart, I believe belongs to the block of 4 above.



The first pair are from Row 19, No's 8,9



The last pair are from Row 20, No's 10,11



I just love the bright colour.
Grant

Hi Philip and others
Here is the block of 4 and single together.
Grant

A recent acquisition and an example of why I love proofs and reprints.

Perkins Bacon produced a number of trade sample plates in the 1930s from dies and transfer rollers that they still held. As far as I am aware only plate 30 and 30a contain an image of the New Zealand Chalon stamp. An internet image of plate 30a.



Many of the plates were modified (hence 30a) to ensure prints weren't confused with original proofs, however this appears to be the same in both plate 30 and 30a.

Here is hopefully a better scan of the Plate I proofs (top right) Plate II proofs (top left) Jolliffe from the bottom section included in the book (bottom right) and the "Jolliffe" from the top section not included in the book (bottom left).

  

Hi Mark
Great examples. Your knowledge far exceeds mine on these.
So I cannot add any information at all sorry.
Keep exploring Grant

I cannot remember seeing these on here previously Grant :-(
They are fantastic.

If only 1 sheet of these plate2 plate proof examples were made, then with the ones you have shown us you have almost cornered the market!! :-)

Lovely




Dave

Here is a complete sheet of the 2d plate2 Hausberg reprint - produced for a book in 1906 that never eventuated.

Just received via Italy.

Unfortunately it does have a 25mm tear to the base of the sheet. Still, not so many of these around now.
To be framed and hung in the office.






Another tick off the bucket list :-)



Dave

And here it is back from the framers :



I am very pleased with it. I just need to decide where in my office to hang it :-)



Dave

Arnart 2d FFQ Hausburg reproductions

That's a beauty!

Hi all

I do have a full sheet of the green ( published by Arnart ) someone can have for $100.00 plus postage.

Cheers Grant