To Have and To Hang

It has been a while, I know, but don't blame me....blame Ebay. However, I have found enough that require some special focus and some additions to your "Watch List".

John doesn't always have a lot on Ebay for sale, and not always often, but when he does....it's worth waiting for. This one is no different. It's classic French Nouveau and a touch of pastiche at a bargain price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200604635887&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I have mentioned this piece before, and I am somewhat surprised it remains unsold. Ian Cheyne is perhaps so unknown and rare he has no real presence. The fact that it is likely estate stamped rather than signed also matters, but it is still the real thing and still a gorgeous piece of Deco printmaking. The seller is a pleasure to deal with and recently sold a wonderful Ursula Fookes, and the seller of my Isabel de Bohun Lockyer. One to keep an eye on.
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Masami Nakayama is somewhat unknown, and of course that's partly because most of his work is held in institutions. His work is held in the British Museum and a slew of other institutions and his works have featured in exhibitions also. Mostly famed for etchings which this one is not. This is entitled "Flight towards the Infinite" and dates to 1961. It's an aquatint, and currently a bargain.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260778589640&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

An interesting watercolour study for a stained glass window. Interesting because it's clearly of the Art Nouveau period. These kinds of work were very common during the period and virtually every art student in Europe and UK was required to study the technique if they were art school students. Despite the fact they were common, the studies are not commonly found, this is also rather exceptional. So there is something interesting, and in general these are rare.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300555381072&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Although no fan of Hall Thorpe, my favourite Cornish sellers, have a rather appealing one, which although it doesn't work for me, will be snapped up no doubt. It's interesting because it's rare and such a radically different print by Thorpe standards. It's worth a watch.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260781270066&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

For photographic fans (of which I am one) a lovely signed Aaron Siskind gelatin silver print. Signed and dated 1958 (as opposed to '38 that the seller has mentioned)but most importantly, it is a really wonderful and simple photograph, evocative of Siskind.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320695441655&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

From a different seller, a rather beautiful and understated Ralph Gibson photograph. Not really a piece that leaps out as Gibson, but as a juxtaposition of line, texture and shade, it's quite a photograph. A signed artist proof from 1975. Not sure how much the seller thinks he will get for it, because it's not typically Gibson, and I suspect the reserve may be high.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270744909170&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

For those living in Europe without a Paypal account and without any concerns about buyer protection, a stunning fully signed Emma Bormann woodcut of Istanbul awaits.  It is a delight and despite my churlish tone, the truth is, if I lived in Europe, I would bid on it. 
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemnext&item=260781300068.html

Finally, an Ernest Watson when Watson was at the very peak of his printmaking prowess. This print is a symphony, and not a commonly seen one. I am not sure about the come-on from the seller, he may be gilding the lily a smidge...it's still a beautiful piece.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200605969603&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT