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Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm
Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm
Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm
Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm
Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm
Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm
Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm
Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm
Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm
Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm

LOT NO 588

STOCK NO 191178

Eric James Mellon (British 1925-2014): 'Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto', limited edition artist's proof etching signed titled dated 1978 and numbered 4/12 in pencil 20.5cm x 30cm

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Auction ends: from 11:00 on 03/12/2026

Lot Number: 588

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Eric James Mellon signed etching, *Persephone about to Throw a Pomegranate at Pluto*, dated 1978. This limited-edition artist’s proof is titled and signed in pencil, and numbered 4/12. The etching measures 20.5 x 30cm.

A British print from the work of Eric James Mellon (1925–2014), offered for sale at auction with Duggleby Auctioneers.


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