Original color etching, engraving, and mixed media by Pierre Courtin (French, born 1921). This rare work is signed l.r. It is also titled "Reims", dated "21 octobre 1959", and numbered 4/4. The plate measures 17 1/4" by 7 1/2 " (44cm by 19cm). The framed dimensions are 26" by 15". Appears to be in excellent condition. Pierre Courtin in one of the most important master engravers of the 20th century.

Description: Wonderful gilt etching and aquatint of a sailing ship, superbly and delicately executed, early 19th century era, securely housed in a fine wood frame and since I didn't want to cause any damages to this nice frame, therefore I couldn't examine the item out of frame, but it looks fabulous and condition is great. Dimensions: sight 6" x 5", frame 12" x 10". Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Original handcoloured etching and aquatint by T. Sutherland after William Heath. Published by Jenkins, London March 1st, 1814. Image size : 8.5" x 6". Mounted size : 16" x 12". Excellent condition. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

22 31 This huge image was done in 1983 as a silk screen print. Condition is excellent overall except for tape remnants at the very top. These will not come through and will not affect the print when framed or shown to friends. The white circle sometimes called a Sun, shimmers as it does in many Maki prints. 27" x 31", 41/60 No chop For shipping Packed between two strong pieces of plywood.

Charles Mottram, British, 1807-1876, etching after a painting by J. W. Carmichael, "Off Portland," image size 17 3/4 x 27 1/4 inches, published in London Feb. 17th 1871 by L. Brall & Sons, period frame.

Robert Fulton Logan, Canadian, 1889-1959, drypoint etching, Factory Scene, image size 13 x 8 3/4 inches, pencil signed and numbered 61/100.

Albert W. Barker, American, 1874-1947, lithograph, "Rising Mist, Martha's Vineyard," image size 11 x 7 3/8 inches, 1927, Stone No. 14, pencil signed and numbered 44/50.

Leo Meissner, American, 1895-1977, wood engraving, "Hannah," image size 10 x 8 inches, numbered "Trial Proof 10," signed in pencil.

Joseph Pennell, American, 1857-1926, etching, "The Bridges, from Brooklyn," image size 9 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches, 1921, cat. Wuerth 782 and the cover, pencil signed.

Haku Maki was undoubtedly Japan’s most prolific print maker of the second half of the 20th century. Many of his works were serious works of kanji and also ceramics. These three are perhaps a bit frivolous. They are actually pretty: each one has seeming globs of color The blue one on the left has kanji in the blue stone; the central one has a wonderful black kanji for Mountain in the center; and the one on the right four globs, each of a different color. And one splash.

Edgar Chahine, French, 1874-1947, drypoint etching, "Elvira," image size 14 1/4 x 19 1/2 inches, 1906, ed. of 50, cat. Tabanelli-165, pencil signed, framed.

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, French, 1863-1951, etching, "La Femme au Parapluie" (Lady with Umbrella), image size 14 1/4 x 6 inches, signed and dedicated in pen "A Mon Ami Mil..." (To My Friend Mil...), framed.

The image on the left was done in 1970 the other in 1971. The image at the left looks like 2 or 3 quick brush strokes. It is very delicate. It can mean clothing. The image at the right is heavy, many brush strokes, a complicated kanji. It can mean depression. It is Poem 71-14.

(continued) the last two panels show the same kanji for Rising in two different designs. Maki seemed to have liked this theme. Big Red is Poem 71-50; it was preceded by Poem 70-48 a smaller print. These are shown below.

In The Life and Works of Haku Maki I refer fairly briefly to his Big Reds and other large prints of the late 1960s and early 1970s. In this Research Note I present a more thorough compendium of this type of image and commentary. If any readers know of an image which should be in this Note, please let me know. For now please enjoy these. Poem 70-63 (Me) was acquired in 2010. Poem 71-90 ed of 108 Dance 69-2 NOTE: This is the first part of a two-part note. The second part is Note 7 B.

Charles Mielatz, American, 1864-1919, etching, Chinese Carp, image size 20 x 9 inches, 1887, remarque lower left, pencil signed lower right, published by Klackner, New York.

Lawrence Kupferman, American, 1909-1982, drypoint etching, "Victorian Mansion," image size 14 x 12 7/8 inches, 1939, pencil signed and numbered 22/100.

A Fine Pair of Monotypes by the well regarded Taxco, Mexico Artist, Carl Pappe (1900-98). Each measure about 17 1/2" by 24 1/2" overall. Slight water staining on bottom as shown. Each pencil signed and titled.