Prints

Etching with aquatint, image size 7 7/8 x 10 7/8 inches, 1918-1919, state VII/VIII, cat: Czestochowski-69, alternate title "Far Prospect," pencil signed, framed. Davies was a truly remarkable artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries known for his dreamlike etchings and lithographs. In his catalog raisonne of Davies work, Czestochowski writes "In a time of social, political, scientific and artistic upheaval, Davies hewed to an unwavering inner vision, one of classically graceful figures in an eternal dance with nature." This rare, early state etching is a perfect example of the combination of classicism and modernism of Davies' work.

This is an original pencil signed etching by American sporting artist Edmund Osthaus.  This etching is titled: The Dare Devil, created and printed circa 1910.  The image measures 15 5/8X9 3/4 inches, printed on a medium weight wove type sheet.

This is an artists proof etching by American artist John Taylor Arms.  The title is Limoges, part of his French Church Series created and printed in 1932.  This etching is hand signed in pencil with an image size of 10 1/16X13 5/8.  This image is inscribed lower right: "Beautiful impression, pulled by D.S. and J.T.A."  Inscribed also as artist proof number III.  Printed on a J. Whatman watermarked laid type paper.  A beautiful impression.

This is an original etching with aquatint and drypoint by French artist Louis Legrand.  The title is: L'Habillage (Dressing)   a back stage view done for  the La Petite Classe, a series of 12 images  that Legrand created as a portfolio in  1908.  The image measures 16 3/4X11 3/4 inches.  This was the 4th state of 5 which includes the Remarque of a racehorse, printed in an edition of 30.  Signed in pencil and numbered,14/30.  This image appears in the Arwas catalog as image number 369.  This etching printed on a buff toned sheet is archivally framed.  This image was used as the cover of the Arwas catalog.

This is a fine large drypoint etching by American Sporting artist Frank Benson.  The title is: Yellowlegs Alighting, created and printed in 1920 in an edition of 100.  The image measures 8 7/8X14 7/8 inches. This image appears in the Ordeman catalog as image number 187.  Printed on Hodamura paper.  Nicely framed with archival boards.

Etching, blind stamp Marcel Guiot -Paris- EDITEUR, image size 6 9/16 x 10 inches, pencil signed

This is an original pencil signed etching by British artist Stanley Anderson.  The title is: The National Gallery, created and printed in 1925 in an edition of 109.  This image is pencil signed by the artist.  This impression is the second state an edition of 8, before the print collectors edition which was printed in an edition of 100 for the members.The image measures 8 3/4X11 1/4 inches. Printed on a medium weight wove type sheet.  This image appears in the Meyrick catalog as image number 167.  "One of the earlier group of Stanley Anderson’s scenes depicting the tramps of London, this image casts a somewhat cynical eye upon the established art in our major public galleries. The paintings hang unnoticed as the visitors sit, reading the newspaper or knitting, and the tramps lie asleep".  (Campbell)

This is a fine impression of early New York City, created in 1929 by American artist William NcNaulty, the title is The Woolworth Building.  Hand signed in pencil and inscribed as a gift to "Louise and Virgene... De Rochemont 12/33. W.M.N." This etching measures 13 1/4X8 7/8 inches.  A very rich impression done in an ediition of 75.  One of his finest compostions.

This is a fine original drypoint etching by Scottish artist David Young Cameron.  The title is: Castle Urquhart, created and printed in 1929 in an edition of 75 impressions.  Hand signed in pencil lower right.  Printed on a fine medium weight laid type sheet with watermark. " Castle Urquhart is situated on the banks of Loch Ness, with magnificent views across the Great Glen towards Inverness and Fort Augustus. Throughout its long existence, the castle has been an important strategic stronghold for anyone wishing to control the area, including both Robert the Bruce and Oliver Cromwell’s armies."

This is an original drypoint and aquatint etching by French artist Jacques VIllon, The title is: Petite boudeuse, created and printed in 1905 in an edition of 50.  Hand signed in pencil, the image printed in sepia ink measures 13 3/4X9 inches.  This image appears in the Ginestet/Pouillon catalog as image number 129 ii/ii.

This is an original pencil signed mezzotint by American artist Allesandro Mastro-Valerio.  This study of two bathers at the ocean has an image size of 7X6 3/4 inches.  Numbered as 20/35.  A scarce image by this well known artist and master of the modern mezzotint.  Printed on a heavy weight wove type sheet.  He was a member of the Chicago Society of Etchers,  He is best known for his mezzotint* prints, particularly his female nudes.  His work helped to revive mezzotint as an artistic medium in the United States.

This is a very fine original drypoint etching by British artist Edmund Blampied.  The title is: The Joyride, created and printed in  1923 in an edition of 100.  The image measures 8 3/4X10 3/16.  This etching was reproduced for the 1924 issue of Fine Prints of the Year.  Catalog: Appleby 89. Nicely framed with archival materials.

This is a fine original wood engraving after Homer, published in Harpers Weekly in September 20, 1873.  This is a wood engraving with the original Harpers written story on the back of the sheet.  This is perhaps the best known of the large double paged images that were ever done for Harpers.  The image measures 13 9/16X 20 5/8 inches on a total sheet size of 15 15/16X21 7/8 inches.  Very nice condition, museum  matted and framed.  The title Snap the Whip, after the painting by Winslow Homer.  This image was engraved by W. H. Lagarde.,.

Drypoint etching from 1853. Catalog: Beraldi 111. Plate signed in the upper right, pencil signed in the lower right. Blindstamped in the lower left. Plate measures 8 7/8 x 11 1/2 inches.

Etching and aquatint, image size 9 3/8 x 6 1/4 inches, Bliss 83, pencil signed, l.r "A. Legros", laid watermark paper, collectors stamp.