John Taylor Arms
1887-1953
American
This is a fine award winning etching by American artist John Taylor Arms. The title is: Reflections at Finchingfield, it was created and printed in 1938. From his English Series, this is the 2nd state of two, printed by David Strang in an edition of 100 as inscribed on the etching lower left also hand signed and dated in pencil lower right border. This large etching measures 7 1/16X17 1/8 inches. Found in the Fletcher catalog as image number 311...
Joseph Fernand Henri Leger
1881-1955
French
This is a fine Stencil lithograph by French artist Fernand Leger, Portrait of Nadia, the artist's wife. Created 1959 published by the artist's wife in 300 impressions.A wonderful expressive image printed to the edges of the sheet, the artist name appears within the image lower right, plate signed. A couple of minor abrasions in the image, but over all very presentable.. The image measures 19 3/4X15 3/4 inches.
Ranchos Church, Taos, C.1940
Lily Schierenberg Converse
This is a fine original lithograph by American artist Lily S. Converse. The subject is Ranchos Church, Taos, created and printed circa 1940. This pencil signed image measures 9 3/8X13 1/2 inches. It is numbered as 14/25 and came from the collection of Henry Emil Scherer. Printed on a medium weight wove type sheet. Two of her lithographs are in the collection of National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Light and Shade, Taxco, 1946
John Taylor Arms
This is a very fine original etching by American artist John Taylor Arms. The title is :Light and Shade, Taxco, it was created and printed in 1946 this is the second printing which was done in an edition of 279 impressions. This etching is hand signed and titled in pencil. The image measures 10 1/2X13 3/4 inches. It appears in the Fletcher catalog as image number 394.
Portrait of Charles Martin Loeffler, 1919
Frank Benson
This is a very rare first state etching by American artist Frank Benson. The subject is a portrait of the American violinist and composer Charles Martin Loeffler. It was created and printed in 1919, with this being one of 6 first state impressions, printed on a laid Van Gelder paper. The image measures 9 7/8X8 inches, hand signed in pencil, and inscribed first state. Very fine condition printed in a brown toned ink...
Rippling Water, 1920
Frank Benson
This is a fine original etching by American artist Frank Benson. This etching is titled: Rippling Water, created and printed in 1920 in an edition of 150. This pencil signed impression measures 9 3/4X7 7/8 inches. The image appears in the Ordeman catalog as image number 174.
Rain Squall, 1931
Frank Benson
This is a fine atmospheric etching by American artist Frank Benson. The title is Rain Squall, it was created and printed in 1931. We believe this to be an early state prior to the published state where the foreground ripples were removed, The image measures 6 7/8X8 3/4 inches. This etching appears in the Ordeman catalog as image number 317, A beautiful work in nice condition.
Sunset, 1914
Frank Benson
This is a very rare early etching by American artist Frank Benson, the title of this work is: Sunset, created and printed in 1914, this image is pencil signed and numbered as 25/50. The image measures 8 7/8X7 inches. Nice use of plate tone in the sky and water, some uneven inking as was printed most likely by Benson. This image appears in the Ordeman catalog as image number 26.
Boats at Dawn, 1920
Frank Benson
This is an original etching by American artist Frank Benson. The title is: Boats at Dawn. It was created and printed in 1920 in an edition of 150. The image measures 7 7/8X10 7/8 inches. Hand signed in pencil. This image appears in the Ordeman catalog as image number 190. This etching printed on a laid type sheet is in very fine condition
Original mid-century woodcut by Ruth Eckstein (USA, born in Germany, 1916-2011). This work is titled "Argolis" in pencil by the artist, signed lower right, and numbered 2/13. Offered framed. This woodcut appears to be in excellent condition.
Original color woodcut by Luigi Rist (USA, 1888-1959). Signed. Titled in pencil and inscribed "150 edition". Image size is approximately 11" by 9". Catalogue reference: Williams 29. Please ask for additional photos and information.
Antique Japanese woodblock print by Koitsu Tsuchiya (1870-1949) entitled Moon at Sumanoura Beach. A lone villager walks on the beach lit by the full moon. In the foreground are gnarled pines.
Koitsu Tsuchiya began studying the art of woodblock printing at the early age of 15. He studied for 19 years under the ukiyo-e master, Kiyochika Kobayashi...
Antique Japanese woodblock print by Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) entitled Chionin Temple, Kyoto. Looking out through the darkened interior towards bright sky and pines. In the background, heavy temple doors frame a woman and child.
The artist, Hasui Kawase is considered one of the major landscape artists of Japan. He was born the son of a silk merchant and studied both Japanese and Western style painting. He showed at the Tatsumi Exhibition of Painting at the age of 19...
Antique Japanese woodblock print by Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) entitled Snow at Ginkakuji Temple. Snow falls quietly on a two story building. The rocks and trees around the pond are capped with snow and figures stroll by with umbrellas.
The artist, Hasui Kawase is considered one of the major landscape artists of Japan. He was born the son of a silk merchant and studied both Japanese and Western style painting. He showed at the Tatsumi Exhibition of Painting at the age of 19...
Antique Japanese woodblock print by the artist Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) entitled Chuzenji Lake, Utagahama. Depicting figures, most likely pilgrims, walking near a red torii gate at water's edge. The sun shines on boaters on the lake and tall trees give shade on the shore.
The artist, Hasui Kawase is considered one of the major landscape artists of Japan. He was born the son of a silk merchant and studied both Japanese and Western style painting...
Sabra Field (American, born 1935)
Going Home
Date: ca 1980 (as noted on separate board)
Paper size: 13 x 8.5 inches.
Image size: 9.5 x 5 inches.
Medium: Woodcut print.
Condition: Light scuff on mountain.
David Muirhead Bone
1876-1953
Scottish
"This is one of the most famous prints from the British Etching Revival" This image is titled: A Spanish Good Friday,created and printed in 1925 by British artist David Muirhead Bone. This pencil signed drypoint measures 12 5/8X8 inches, printed on a laid type sheet with deckeled edges. Numbered as XXVII lower left corner. The image depicts the solemn festival at the end of Passion Week. Ref. Campbell Dodgson 412 .
Hans Frank, Austrian (1884-1948)
Venice II, 1925 (Venedig II, 1925)
Date: 1925.
Paper size: 17.5 X 13.25 inches (44.5 x 33.9 cm).
Window size: 16 x 12 inches (40.5 x 30.5 cm).
Signed and dated at lower right.
Medium: Color woodcut on laid Japanese paper.
Condition: Small crease at upper right corner. The odd small mark in image.
Attached with archival tape to top of a 24 x 20-inch matte).