RARE Signed Limited Edition Set Peter Lanyon, St. Ives & Portreath + bonus

  

These beautifully crafted volumes offer a deep dive into Peter Lanyon's life, artistic philosophy, and works associated with St. Additionally, this set includes original subscription invitations, featuring colour plates of Lanyon's works and a rare photographic portrait, making this an even more special collector's item.

Included in This Set: 1. Portreath - The Paintings of Peter Lanyon - Limited edition of 250, numbered 139/250, published in 1993. Saint Ives - The Paintings of Peter Lanyon - Limited edition of 200, numbered 188/200, published in 2001 and signed by Andrew Lanyon.

Bonus: Original subscription invitations with colour plates and a rare portrait of Peter Lanyon, adding to the historical and artistic value of this set. Each book features letterpress printing, high-quality reproductions, and fine binding. The set comes in its original slipcases, making it a perfect collector's item for those interested in modern British art and the St. Ives School, an art movement centered in Cornwall.

He is celebrated for his abstract landscapes, which convey the movement, weather, and history of the Cornish coastline. Born: February 8, 1918, in St. Artistic Influences: Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, particularly influenced by Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, and Mark Rothko. Innovative Landscape Paintings: Merged traditional landscape painting with gestural abstraction, often inspired by aerial views from his experience as a glider pilot.

Notable Works: Porthleven (1951), Lost Mine (1959), Soaring Flight (1960), and High Ground (1962). Tragic Death: Passed away in 1964 due to a gliding accident, leaving behind an unfinished but highly influential legacy. Lanyon's works are featured in major collections, including Tate Britain and the Victoria & Albert Museum, and remain highly sought after in the art market.

Books are in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear. Dust jackets and slipcases are intact, with minor edge wear on the dust jackets (see photos). Signatures and numbering are clear in the books. Bonus subscription invitations are in very good condition, featuring stunning colour reproductions of Lanyon's paintings.

Rare signed & numbered limited editions? Comprehensive insight into Peter Lanyon's art & philosophy? Includes bonus colour plates and rare portrait invitations? Beautifully printed and bound collector's item? Essential for collectors of modern British art & the St.

Ives School This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a rare, signed, and numbered collector's set on one of Britain's greatest modern painters, with the added bonus of original subscription materials with colour reproductions. Feel free to message with any questions!