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Alan Davie — Rune Reader I and II (Two Prints)
Alan Davie

Rune Reader I and II (Two Prints)

Alan Davie's "Rune Reader I and II" comprises two large scale screenprints from 2001 that showcase the Scottish artist's characteristic fusion of abstraction, mysticism, and gestural mark making. The paired works, each measuring 800 by 875 millimeters, employ vibrant colour and dynamic compositions that reflect Davie's lifelong interest in primitive symbols, jazz music, and spontaneous creation. Published by Gresham Studios in Cambridge as part of an edition of 30, these signed and numbered prints represent Davie's continued exploration of visual language that transcends conventional representation.

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Two screenprints in colours, 2001, each signed and dated in pencil, each numbered from the edition of 30, published by Gresham Studios, Cambridge, on wove paper, each sheet 800 x 875mm (31 1/2 x 34 1/2in) (unframed) (2), Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, John Hoyland (1934-2011) Untitled, Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000, Ben Nicholson (1894-1982)  Aquileia (Cristea 31), Estimate: £700 - 900, Victor Pasmore (1908-1998) Images on the Wall E, Edition A (Lynton G72e), Estimate: £500 - 700

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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026

March 31, 2026

Lot 152

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Alan Davie, Rune Reader I and II (Two Prints)

Alan Davie's "Rune Reader I and II" comprises two large scale screenprints from 2001 that showcase the Scottish artist's characteristic fusion of abstraction, mysticism, and gestural mark making. The paired works, each measuring 800 by 875 millimeters, employ vibrant colour and dynamic compositions that reflect Davie's lifelong interest in primitive symbols, jazz music, and spontaneous creation. Published by Gresham Studios in Cambridge as part of an edition of 30, these signed and numbered prints represent Davie's continued exploration of visual language that transcends conventional representation.

Medium
Two screenprints in colours, 2001, each signed and dated in pencil, each numbered from the edition of 30, published by Gresham Studios, Cambridge, on wove paper, each sheet 800 x 875mm (31 1/2 x 34 1/2in) (unframed) (2), Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, John Hoyland (1934-2011) Untitled, Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000, Ben Nicholson (1894-1982)  Aquileia (Cristea 31), Estimate: £700 - 900, Victor Pasmore (1908-1998) Images on the Wall E, Edition A (Lynton G72e), Estimate: £500 - 700
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Related themes

20th Century, Two-part series, Runic symbolism, Scottish Artist, Printmaking, Spiritual and esoteric, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Energetic And Dynamic, Mysticism and symbolism

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