The Art of Astrid Zydower
Thursday 5th March to April 12th 2026
Astrid Zydower MBE 1930–2005
Discovering the Private World of Astrid Zydower brings together for the first time the intimate etchings and drawings of an artist best known for her large-scale public commissions.
A Life of Resilience
Born in 1930 and escaping Nazi persecution via the Kindertransport in 1939, Zydower’s journey from a child refugee to a recognized British artist is a powerful story of survival. Awarded an MBE in 1968 , she was one of the few women entrusted with representing Britain on the global stage, creating major figures for the UK Pavilions at Expo 67 (Montreal) and Expo 70 (Osaka).
A Unique Artistic Range
Zydower’s portfolio was unusually diverse. While her work graced sacred spaces—such as the Nativity Scene for St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Orpheus fountain at Harewood House —her talent also attracted contemporary icons.
She executed private commissions for members of the Rolling Stones, including Ulysses and Argus for Charlie Watts and Cyparissues and the Stag for Sir Mick Jagger.
The Exhibition:
A Quiet Discovery
While Zydower is known for her sculpture, her later years were often devoted to etching. These works, which have never before been displayed, reveal a quieter, more introspective side of her artistry.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view these fresh-to-market works. It is a chance to discover the private voice of a woman who made a significant, yet often understated, contribution to British art.
Catalogue of Etchings
All artworks include a certificate of authenticity signed by the Estate of Astrid Zydower.
All images © The Estate of Astrid Zydower.
1: Untitled ( At the Rise of the Moon...) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 25x20cm Signed and Dated 2002 £575
2: Untitled ( ( What do you want from me...) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 25x20cm Signed and Dated 2002 £575 2 Etchings Available
3: Untitled ( Now let me lie down) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 24x16cm A/P Signed and dated 2003 1 Copy Available £595
4: Untitled ( Now let me lie down) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 24x16cm A/P Signed and dated 2003 1 Copy Available £595
5: Untitled ( Now let me lie down) 3rd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 24x16cm A/P Signed and dated 2003 £575 (Sold)
6: Untitled ( Seated Figure 1) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 28x38cm A/P Signed and dated 2000 £675
7: Untitled ( Seated Figure 1) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 28x38cm A/P Signed and dated £675
8: Untitled ( Seated Figure 1) 3rd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 28x38cm A/P Signed and dated 2000 £675
9: Untitled ( Reclining Figure in Black Etching and Aquatint Image Size 40x28cm 1 A/P Signed and Dated 1984 £675 (Sold) 1 Unsigned on Cream paper £525
10: Untitled ( Who is the third...) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 22x16cm Signed 1 Copy available £575 (Sold)
11: Untitled ( Sleeping Figure) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 32x20cm A/P Signed and dated 1988 £675 1 copy available
12: Untitled ( Sleeping Figure 2) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 44x32cm A/P Signed and dated 2001 £675 1 Copy available
13: Untitled ( Woman with two Leopards) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 32x24cm A/P Signed and dated 1988 £775 1 Copy available (Sold)
14: Untitled ( Male Figure Standing) 1988 Etching and Aquatint Image Size 8x19cm Signed and Dated £395 1 Copy Available
15: Untitled ( Figure lying back in black) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 22x30cm 1 A/P Signed and dated 1989 £595 2 Copies Unsigned £450
16: Untitled ( Standing figure, black background) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 15x30cm A/P Signed and dated 1989 £595
17: Untitled ( Standing figure) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 15x30cm Unsigned £475
18: Untitled ( Two Figures) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 30x23cm A/P Signed and dated 1992 £645 1 Copy available
19: Untitled ( Figure leaning forward) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 19x23cm A/P Signed and dated 1992 £595
20: Untitled ( Figure leaning forward) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 19x23cm A/P Signed and dated 1992 £595
21: Untitled ( Figure leaning forward) 3rd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 19x23cm A/P Signed and dated 1999 £595
22: Untitled ( Small reclining figure) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 20x10cm Unsigned 1 Copy available £425
23: Untitled ( Small reclining figure) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 20x10cm 2 Copies Signed and dated 2005 £575 1 Copy Signed £575 1 Copy Unsigned £425
24: Untitled ( Lying down fugure) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 29x16cm Unsigned 1 Copy Available £525
25: Untitled ( How soon will all my lovely days be over/ Not to be here, not to be anywhere) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 24x16cm Signed and dated £575
26: Untitled ( How soon will all my lovely days be over) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 24x16cm 3 Copies A/P signed and dated 2001 £575
27: Untitled (Figure lying on their front) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 30x22cm Signed and Dated 1989 1 Copy available £725
28: Untitled ( Standing Torso) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 20x23cm A/P Signed and dated 1991 1 Copy Available £595
29: Untitled ( Kneeling Torso) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 28x37cm A/P Signed £625 1 Copy available
30: Untitled ( Curled up Figure) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 31x25cm A/P Signed £575 1 Copy Available
31: Untitled ( Swimmer) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 41x18cm A/P Signed and dated 1989 £895 1 Copy available
32: Untitled ( 3 Figures and 3 dogs) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 40x28 cm A/P Signed and dated 1988 £775 (Sold)
33: Untitled ( 3 Figures and 3 dogs) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Unsigned £645
34: A Summers Day Etching and Aquatint Image Size 39x28cm A/P Signed and dated 1994 £825 2 Copies available
35: Untitled ( Lying down figure) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 40x28cm A/P Signed and dated 1994 £695 1 Copy available
36: Untitled ( What do you want from me) Second Version. 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 25x20cm Signed and dated 2002 £595 ! copy available
37: Untitled ( What do you want from me) Second Version. 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 25x20cm Signed £595 ! copy available
38: Untitled ( Figure leaping over an animal) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 15x9cm Signed and dated 1987 £525 1 Copy available
39: Untitled ( Underwater) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 24x12cm Signed and dated 1988 £525
40: Untitled ( Underwater) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 24x12cm Signed and dated 1988 £525
41: Untitled ( Five Figures) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 20x17cm Unsigned £425 1 Copy Available
42: Untitled ( Five Figures) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 20x17cm Unsigned £425 1 Copy Available
43: Untitled ( Five Figures) 3rd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 20x17cm Unsigned £425 1 Copy available
44: Untitled ( Seated Figure) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 23x30cm Unsigned £495 1 Copy available
45: Untitled (Lying down figure) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 25x18cm A/P Signed and dated 1989 £625 1 Copy available
46: Untitled ( Pansies) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 20x25cm A/P Signed and dated 1990 £625
47: Untitled ( Cat Walking) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 29x20cm Unsigned £425
48: Untitled ( Cat Walking) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 29x20cm A/P Signed and dated 1991 £575 (Sold)
49: Untitled ( Cat Sitting) 1st State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 20x21cm Unsigned £425 (Photographed behind glass)
50: Untitled ( Cat Sitting) 2nd State Etching and Aquatint Image Size 20x21cm Unsigned £425 2 Copies available
51: Untitled (Seated Figure) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 27x40cm A/P Signed and dated 1999 £695 1 Copy available (Photographed behind glass)
52: Untitled (Stag) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 11x8cm Unsigned £395 1 Copy available (Sold) (Photographed behind glass)
53: Untitled (Male Figure) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 18x20cm Signed and dated 1988 £625 1 Copy available (Photographed behind glass)
54: Untitled (Figure with cap) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 28x40cm Signed £695 1 Copy available (Photographed behind glass)
55: Untitled (Lying down figure) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 25x20cm Signed £645 1 Copy available (Photographed behind glass)
56: Untitled (Figure lyong on their front) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 35x25cm Signed and dated 1992 £725 1 Copy available
57: Untitled (Not to be here..) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 29x21cm Signed and dated 1995 £625 1 Copy available (Sold)
58: The Rhine Maidens Etching and Aquatint Image Size 51x25cm 1 Copy Signed and dated 1987 £875 1 Unsigned Copy £775
59: Untitled ( Head) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 15x20cm Unsigned £525 1 Copy available
60: Rhine Maidens (Small Version) Etching and Aquatint Image Size 25x13cm Unsigned £475 1 Copy available
Astrid was an incredible drawer. Her figure studies are a testament to this, showing a refined eye for proportion and an elegant sensitivity to pose. Alongside her etchings, the exhibition will feature a small collection of these wonderful, flowing drawings that capture both movement and quietude.
Figure Study Graphite on paper Paper size 60x43cm Signed and dated April 1991 £750 Unframed
Figure Study Graphite on paper Paper size 50x66cm Signed and dated March 7th 1993 £750 Unframed
Figure Study Graphite on paper Paper size 60x43cm Signed and dated 4th March 1991 £750 Unframed
Figure Study Graphite on paper Paper size 60x43cm Signed and dated 4th March 1991 £750 Unframed
Figure Study Graphite on paper Paper size 66x49cm Signed and dated Nov 30th 1992 £750 Unframed
Figure Study Graphite on paper Paper size 66x48cm Signed and dated Jan 20th 1992 £750 Unframed