Cineraria
Woodcut printed in colors, undated (1930s), Barton 48, edition fewer than 100. 8 x 10 3/4 in. Signed in pencil. A superb impression; the colors remarkably bright and fresh. Wide margins. Very good condition.
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Cineraria
Woodcut printed in colors, undated (circa 1920-30), edition unknown but certainly fewer than 100. 8 x 10 3/4 in. Signed in pencil, lower left. This is a superb impression with full margins. The condition is fine other than for minor toning in the margins here and there and stray ink from the printing process. This large work exemplifies her refined skills in the medium of color block printing.
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Columbines
Woodcut printed in colors, 1930s, Barton 39, edition perhaps 25-50. 7 3/8 x 6 1/4 in. Signed in pencil. This is a superb impression with rich relief showing from the pressure of the blocks. This is the full sheet although the left margin is narrow. There's some printing ink in the margins which is so very typical of her work. Provenance: The Old Print Shop, NY.
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Columbines
Woodcut printed in colors, 1930s, Barton 39, edition probably about 25. 7 3/8 x 6 1/4 in. This is a superb impression with full margins. (The margins are narrow on the sides and bottom but this is the original sheet which she chose to print on.) In addition, there is stray printers ink in the outer margins but this is part of the process and typical for Royds. This is an exceptional example of her work. Provenance: The Old Print Shop, New York.
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Dandelions
Woodcut printed in colors, undated (probably done in the 1930s), Barton 31, edition perhaps 50. 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. Signed in pencil, lower right. This is a fine impression in fine condition. The colors are fresh and vibrant. This is one of Royds's finest prints and her work is becoming increasingly difficult to find in today's market. (We sold this impression several years ago and are pleased to re-offer it.)
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Edinburgh Castle
Woodcut printed in colors, 1920s, Barton 6, small edition. 10 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. Signed in pencil, lower left, within the image. A fine impression trimmed to the image by the artist. Fine condition. This exceptional work by Royds shows her command of the woodcut medium. Other works by Royds are currently available.
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Foxgloves
Woodcut printed in colors, undated (1930s), Barton 46, edition fewer than 100. 6 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. Signed in pencil. A superb impression; the colors remarkably bright and fresh. Wide margins. Very good condition.
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Foxgloves
Woodcut printed in colors, undated (1930s), Barton 46, edition unknown. 6 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. Signed in pencil. Here we have a fine impression with full margins. The condition is excellent. Royds woodcuts often vary in colors which is part of their appeal. Her floral prints are increasingly hard to find.
$1,400

Grapes
Color woodcut, 1930s, Barton 50, edition fewer than 50. 8 3/4 x 9 in. Signed in pencil. From the estate of the artist.
SOLD

Grapes
Woodcut prointed in colors, undated (circa 1920-1930), Barton 65, edition unknown. 8 1/2 x 10 in. Signed in colored pencil, lower left. This is a fine impression with full margins. The condition is fine apart from soft wrinkles in the right margin area. Royds was married to Ernest Lumsden, the well known etcher of the period. She exhibited regularly at the Society of Scottish artists, the Society of Artist Printers and the Graver Printers in Colour. She produced about sixty blockprints and her work has become hard to come by today.
$1,500

Honeysuckle
Woodcut printed in colors, 1930s, Barton 66, small edition. 7 7/8 x 6 3/8 in. Signed in pencil. This is a fine impression with full margins. The colors are especially fresh and there are no condition issues. This subtle, nicely-designed work is printed with more opaque colors than most of her block prints. Royds almost never dated her prints and the edition sizes remains a mystery to this day. They have always been a great value in today's market and are getting much more difficult to acquire.
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Orange Lilies
Woodcut printed in colors, circa 1925-30, edition unknown but probably fewer than 20 impressions. 9 x 7 1/2 in. Signed in pencil, lower right. This is a fine impression with wide margins. The condition is very good. This particular woodcut is less common than other floral subjects that she produced.
SOLD

Orange Tiger Lilies
Woodcut printed in colors, undated (circa 1920-25), Barton 47, edition unknown. 8 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. Signed in pencil. This is a superb impression with vibrant colors. The margins are full and the condition is fine. (There's a small, soft crease in the lower left corner margin, not affecting the image.) Royds produced seventeen floral woodcuts during her career. Orange Tiger Lilies is among the best.
ON HOLD

Red Daisies
Woodcut printed in colors, 1930s, Barton 45, edition unknown. 5 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. Signed and numbered in pencil "45". This is a superb impression with rich colors. The background is printed as a monotype which is highly unusual for the artist The margins are narrow and the condition is fine. This impression came from the estate of the artist. We sold this very impression back in the 1980s and are pleased to have it again.
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Sunspots
Woodcut printed in colors, undated but probably cica 1910-15, Barton 4, edition unknown. 5 1/4 x 9 1/16 in. Signed in pencil, lower left. This is a fine impression with fresh yet subtle colors. The margins are narrow along the top and sides but we think this is the full, untrimmed sheet, as printed. This charming print is also quite rare. This is the first time we have had it.
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Sunspots
Woodcut printed in colors, undated, circa 1910-20, Barton 4, edition unknown. 4 3/8 x 9 1/8 in. Signed in pencil. This is a fine, luminous impression printed on a light cream, thin laid paper. The margins are full and the condition is excellent. This is most likely a study of the artist's daughter, Marjorie. Royds exhibited regularly with the Society of Scottish Artists, the Society of Artist Printers, and Graver Printers in Color. She studied with Frank Morley Fletcher.
$1,300

The Red Mug
Woodcut printed in colors, undated (1920s-1930s), Barton 57, small edition. 5 3/8 x 5 7/8 in. Signed in red-orange pencil. This is a very fine impression with substantial margins. The condition is fine apart from traces of old hinges at the top of the sheet. This lovely print is rich with embossing (gaufrage). Royds' prints are consistently well-crafted and inspired. She produced about twenty floral block prints in all and they remain fresh and appealing to this day.
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The Red Mug (Cyclamen)
Woodcut printed in colors, 1920s, Barton 57, small edition (probably fewer than 50). 5 3/8 x 5 7/8 in. Signed in pencil, lower right. Inscribed "42" in pencil, lower right corner but possibly by another hand. A fine impression with probably the full margins. The condition is excellent. Royds' prints are consistently well-crafted and inspired. She produced about twenty floral block prints in all and they remain fresh and appealing to this day.
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Tulips
Woodcut printed in colors, 1930s, Barton 36; small edition. 8 7/8 x 7 1/4 in. Signed in pencil, lower right. This is a fine impression of this rare print. The margins are full and the condition is fine. (There's a modest spot of printing ink in the image near the bottom.) Royds printed her own work and produced about sixty different images during her career. The floral prints were probably done between 1933-1938.
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Waterfall
Woodcut printed in colors, circa 1920-1930, small edition, perhaps twenty impressions. 10 1/16 x 11 1/2 in. Signed in pencil. This is a superb impression in fine condition. The margins are full. This is her largest woodcut. It's also extremely rare and we haven't seen this print for sale since the 1980s. Royds is best known for her floral prints and the Indian subjects. This is a remarkable and exciting departure.
SOLD