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Jacques La Grange
'The Magic Is Ahead' — 1870 America's Cup, 1930s Color Woodcut

1934

$700
£527.76
€617.17
CA$990.78
A$1,008.62
CHF 580.85
MX$12,154.78
NOK 6,742.02
SEK 6,802.28
DKK 4,612.87

About the Item

Jacques La Grange, 'The Magic Is Ahead, 1870', color woodcut, edition 500, 1934. Signed and numbered '25/500' in pencil. A fine impression, with fresh colors, on cream wove paper, with margins (1 1/8 to 1 5/8 inches), in excellent condition. Archivally sleeved, unmatted. Image size 9 3/4 x 12 inches; sheet size 12 5/16 x 14 5/8 inches. A work from La Grange’s celebrated series of woodcuts 'Drama and Color in the America's Cup Races'. ABOUT THE IMAGE La Grange’s depiction of the 1870 America’s Cup Race shows the 'Magic', which won the race, heading for home; the 'Idler' is in second place as the 'Dauntless' is preparing to round the mark. Britisher James Ashbury brought over his schooner 'Cambria' in the name of the Royal Thames Yacht Club in an attempt to "lift" the Cup. This, his first unsuccessful challenge to the American-held title, created tremendous public interest in the race and contributed greatly to the importance which yachtsmen have shown in the contest ever since. ABOUT THE ARTIST Jacques La Grange was born in Clanwilliam (near Cape Town) in South Africa in 1895. He studied at London University and later immigrated to the United States. La Grange established himself as a painter, illustrator, and printmaker specializing in nautical subjects. He and his wife, Helen La Grange, published 'Drama and Color in the America's Cup Races' in 1934 and 'Clipper Ships of America and Great Britain 1833-1869', in 1936. Both were deluxe hardcover limited edition volumes with signed original color woodblock prints. La Grange had solo exhibitions at the Buchanan Gallery in 1929, the Babcock Gallery and the 56th Street Gallery in New York in 1930, and at the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York in 1931.
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    1934
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    Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1002661stDibs: LU532316704502

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