George Mackley (1900 - 1983)
Born in Tonbridge, Kent, George Mackley was educated at the Judd School, Tonbridge. He trained as a teacher of art at the Goldsmiths' College, London, specializing in painting and etching. In 1935, Mackley learned basic wood engraving technique from Noel Rooke and from that moment embraced wood engraving as the perfect complement to his career as an educator, affording as it did an outlet for his meticulous approach to art within the time constraints imposed by his primary obligations. His masterful wood engravings are among the finest of the mid-twentieth century. His Wood Engraving, published in 1948, remains one of the leading manuals on the engraver's technique.
Engraved In The Wood
Portfolio of sixty-eight wood engravings, edition of 300, published in 1968 by The Two Horse Press. The engravings were printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. Fifty-five of the engravings were printed from the original blocks; thirteen were reproduced from wood engravings because the original blocks had been planed smooth and reused. Includes a 9-3/4" x 12" booklet bound in dark orange cover stock with a diagonal crease in the lower right front cover, containing "An Appreciation" by Ruari McLean and "A Glimpse Of The Artist" by Armida Maria-Theresa Colt. A second folder contains the engravings and a checklist.. Both are housed in a clamshell portfolio box made by Gray's of Cambridge, covered with brown cloth with a dark orange title strip pasted to the spine; the box measures 10-3/8" x 12-13/16" x 1½" and is in sound condition but with moderate shelf wear. This is copy 50, and is signed by George Mackley on the edition statement following the title page. The text and engravings, printed on mould-made paper, are in fine condition.
$1,100
Broken Willow
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5½” x 7-3/8”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
SOLD
Lead Mine
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Wier
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 3”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Vonders At Giethoorn
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 4”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Drawbridge
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 4-7/8”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$80
Solomon's Seal
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 8”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Fishing Boats
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 3”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Church Path
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 6"; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
SOLD
Welsh Farm
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$70
Laid Up For The Winter
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 4" x 2-1/8"; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Watch Tower
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Sow Thistle
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Fenland River
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 7-7/8" x 6”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
SOLD
Litter Basket
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 3" x 3-7/8”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$65
Rock House
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$70
Canal Boats
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 4”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
In Dock
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 8" x 6”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$80
Lords And Ladies
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
House By The Lake
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$70
Genemuiden
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 2¼" x 2-7/8”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$80
Island Slipway
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Three Color Bookplate
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 2-1/4" x 3”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Breadwinner
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Onions
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 3-7/8"; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Sheds
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5-3/4" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
On The Beach
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 2”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
The Deserted Farm
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$70
Diepenheim Mill
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
SOLD
Mountain Stream
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 7-7/8" x 6”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$70
The Gateway
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 4" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$80
The Ferry
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 6”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
SOLD
Cow Parsley
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 8”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$70
Waggon
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5¼" x 3”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Draining Mill
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 4”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$70
Boederij
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 7-3/4" x 5-7/8”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Chestnuts
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 3" x 4”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Mill Stream
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 7" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Cataract
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 4"; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$80
Snatch Block
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 3”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Moorings
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 4" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$80
Boats In A Lock
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
SOLD
Footbridges
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 4" x 3”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Rocks
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 9-1/8" x 6½”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Footpath
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5½" x 3-7/8"; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Capel Church
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 3"; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Barn At Giethoorn
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 4”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
SOLD
Steam Tug
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5¼" x 4”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Haybarns At Eemdijk
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 4”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Open Gate
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 3" x 4”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Favourite
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 4”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Cut Stack
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 3”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
British Waterway
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 4”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75
Hooi Bergen
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size5-7/8" x 4-7/8”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$85
Marsh Marigolds
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 6" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$60
Molen
Wood engraving, 1968; edition of 300. Image size 5" x 5”; sheet size 9-3/4” x 12-1/8”. Printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, England. From the portfolio Engraved In The Wood, Published by Two-Horse Press, London. Fine.
$75