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Alfred Munning Gypsy Life Lithograph Frost & Reed
For your consideration this rare lithograph of the painting 'Gypsy Life' by Sir Alfred Munnings, KCVO, PRA (British, 1878-159). Published in 1953 by Frost and Reed, fine art publishers Bristol and London.
The lithography holds the original frame backing and still retains the 1950s fine art retailer, Handicrafts, of Paignton in Devon, UK.
Unfortunately the framing has hidden the artist signature and the Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp to the left bottom. (I didn't want to remove the backing as it is the original 1950s backing.) However the lithography can be authenticated by the signature to the plate (bottom right) and the 1950s Frost and Reed copyright (bottom left).
Sir Alfred Munnings painted rural scenes, frequently of subjects such as Gypsies and horses as shown in this painting ‘Gypsy Life’. From the early twentieth century Munnings had been fascinated by the gypsy hop-pickers in Hampshire. He wrote: ‘More glamour and excitement were packed into those six weeks than a painter could well contend with. I still have a vision of brown faces, black hair, earrings, black hats and black skirts of lithe figures of women and children, of men with lurcher dogs and horses of all kinds... Never in my life have I been so filled with a desire to work as I was then’. Alfred Munnings’s biography states that he clearly considered himself accepted among the gypsies when he was able to persuade several of the older women to bring out the brilliant shawls, boldly coloured aprons, and flamboyant ostrich feathered hats that were special occasion wear for the women. In this painting Munnings presented to his audience an insight into a way of life and traditions that, he feared, were fast disappearing.
Condition
In very good condition with the depth of colour still remaining.
Frame Measurement
Height - 55 cm /Width - 67 cm
The photos can probably provide the clearest representation of condition so please examine these carefully.
Please note: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.
Postage and Packing
FREE tracked delivery to Mainland England, Wales and Scotland.
Worldwide tracked delivery service is available, please contact me for a quote for Worldwide postage. Dispatch is within one working day.
Dragonfly Antiques go to great lengths to ensure that items sold are carefully packed and we only use a tracked service for delivery UK and worldwide.
Payment
Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments through Paypal (you do not need an account yourself for this), debit or credit card payment over the phone (UK only), or UK personal cheque.
To purchase via Antique Atlas, please select the PayPal button at the bottom of the listing.
Returns
Dragonfly Antique wishes to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is at the buyer’s expense and packaging is the buyer’s responsibility items must be received back in the same condition in which they were sent.
Should you have any questions or queries, would like any additional high definition photographs, or would like to discuss combining postage costs, please contact me (Lisa) either by email dragonflyantique1@gmail.com or telephone 07515 527450. Dragonfly Antique aim to make your experience a happy one and are keen to be as accommodating as possible.
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Wiltshire
BA14 7EN
Tel : 07515527450
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The lithography holds the original frame backing and still retains the 1950s fine art retailer, Handicrafts, of Paignton in Devon, UK.
Unfortunately the framing has hidden the artist signature and the Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp to the left bottom. (I didn't want to remove the backing as it is the original 1950s backing.) However the lithography can be authenticated by the signature to the plate (bottom right) and the 1950s Frost and Reed copyright (bottom left).
Sir Alfred Munnings painted rural scenes, frequently of subjects such as Gypsies and horses as shown in this painting ‘Gypsy Life’. From the early twentieth century Munnings had been fascinated by the gypsy hop-pickers in Hampshire. He wrote: ‘More glamour and excitement were packed into those six weeks than a painter could well contend with. I still have a vision of brown faces, black hair, earrings, black hats and black skirts of lithe figures of women and children, of men with lurcher dogs and horses of all kinds... Never in my life have I been so filled with a desire to work as I was then’. Alfred Munnings’s biography states that he clearly considered himself accepted among the gypsies when he was able to persuade several of the older women to bring out the brilliant shawls, boldly coloured aprons, and flamboyant ostrich feathered hats that were special occasion wear for the women. In this painting Munnings presented to his audience an insight into a way of life and traditions that, he feared, were fast disappearing.
Condition
In very good condition with the depth of colour still remaining.
Frame Measurement
Height - 55 cm /Width - 67 cm
The photos can probably provide the clearest representation of condition so please examine these carefully.
Please note: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.
Postage and Packing
FREE tracked delivery to Mainland England, Wales and Scotland.
Worldwide tracked delivery service is available, please contact me for a quote for Worldwide postage. Dispatch is within one working day.
Dragonfly Antiques go to great lengths to ensure that items sold are carefully packed and we only use a tracked service for delivery UK and worldwide.
Payment
Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments through Paypal (you do not need an account yourself for this), debit or credit card payment over the phone (UK only), or UK personal cheque.
To purchase via Antique Atlas, please select the PayPal button at the bottom of the listing.
Returns
Dragonfly Antique wishes to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is at the buyer’s expense and packaging is the buyer’s responsibility items must be received back in the same condition in which they were sent.
Should you have any questions or queries, would like any additional high definition photographs, or would like to discuss combining postage costs, please contact me (Lisa) either by email dragonflyantique1@gmail.com or telephone 07515 527450. Dragonfly Antique aim to make your experience a happy one and are keen to be as accommodating as possible.
Follow me on Instagram or twitter for previews of new stock and news updates.
Thank you for visiting Dragonfly Antique.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 2/JUN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. FREE tracked delivery to Mainland England, Wales and Scotland. Worldwide tracked
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Lithographs
Date 1953
1950s Antiques Origin English
Item code as963a035
Status Sold
£300.00 
$406.59 
€355.56 
$
€
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View all stock from
Dragonfly Antique
Private dealerBy appointment only
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 7EN
Tel : 07515527450
Non UK callers : +44 7515527450
Get directions to Dragonfly Antique
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