“Ex Libris E. Heller” by E. Bengough Ricketts (original) (raw)

Ex Libris E. Heller

E. Bengough Ricketts

Signed with initial and dated 1898

Motifs: Flowers; Music (lyre); Bird;

Artist’s initials lower right

German motto: “Gott & Kunst vor Gold & Gunst.” [“God & art before wealth & fame.]”

Like other bookplate designs by Ricketts, this one has the style of a woodcut.

Source: The Studio

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