Lot 385
BOBBIE COX (BRITISH 1930-2018) §
FLOWTIDE OVER A PINK BEACH, VARIATION 1; FLOW TIDE PINK SAND, VARIATION 2; STILL WATERS; INDIGO WATER PATTERN, VARIATION I, 2000
Auction: Day Two | Lots 100 to 527 | Fri 31 October from 10am
Description
hand woven wool tapestry on wooden frame
Dimensions
the first two: 47.5cm x 36.5cm (18 ¾in x 14 3/8in); the latter two: 43cm x 32.5cm (17in x 12 ¾in) (4)
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist, October 2013, by the present owner's family;
Private Collection, U.K.
Footnote
Exhibited:
Otterton Mill Gallery, Otterton, Devon and Dartington Arts, Dartington, Woven Water, 2000.
British tapestry artist Bobbie Cox is celebrated for her evocative woven works and her significant contributions to the tapestry community. Initially trained as a painter at the Bath Academy of Art, she transitioned to tapestry weaving in 1975, dedicating herself fully to the craft. Her large-scale commissions include notable works for Dartington Hall, St Stephen's Church in Exeter, and Rochester Cathedral. Cox was the first guest artist featured in the BBC2 series The Craft of the Weaver and played a pivotal role in the British Tapestry Group, where she was remembered as a generous and patient teacher. Her tapestry series, such as Landscape into Tapestry and Indian Journey, toured extensively, showcasing her deep engagement with cultural narratives and natural forms.