Prints

This is an original etching by French Master Georges Rouault. The title of this work is: "Sunt lacrymae rerum " ( There are tears in things ) This etching and aquatint was created for the Miserere series in 1926 as image number 27. . The platemark measures 24 1/4 17 1/2 inches. It was published in an edition of 450 on arches wove type paper by Ambroise Vollard. His Vollard watermark appears in the sheet. The etching is signed and dated in the image in the lower right. This etching was never hand signed by the artist.

This is an original etching by Mortimer Menpes, hand signed in pencil.  Its one of a series of portraits that he created of his friend James M Whistler.  This etching created circa 1890.  This etching has an image size of 5 1/2X7 1/4 inches.  The signature has the "imp" after the artist's name meaning that he printed this impression himself.  Printed on an antique laid type sheet.  'Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Mortimer Menpes came to England in 1875. By the time of his momentous meeting with Whistler in 1880, Menpes had already established a considerable reputation as an etcher. Through his friendship with Whistler, Mortimer Menpes learnt the finer techniques of etching whilst, in return, he assisted ‘The Master’ in printing his first Venice Set.' (Campbell)

This is a rare original pencil signed drypoint  etching of James M Whistler by his friend Mortimer Menpes.  The title is: Whistler the Proud-Two Faces, created circa 1892, the image measures 7 1/4X5 3/8 inches. A very rich impression .The signature has the "imp" after the artist's name meaning that he printed this impression himself.  Printed on an antique laid type sheet.  'Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Mortimer Menpes came to England in 1875. By the time of his momentous meeting with Whistler in 1880, Menpes had already established a considerable reputation as an etcher. Through his friendship with Whistler, Mortimer Menpes learnt the finer techniques of etching whilst, in return, he assisted ‘The Master’ in printing his first Venice Set.' (Campbell)

This 1878 etching by the Dutch artist, Johan Barthold Jongkind, measures 5 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches, plate signed and dated. Early proof before letters, D-20, II/IV.

This is a fine original etching with drypoint portrait of James M Whistler by his friend and fellow artist Mortimer Menpes.  The title is: Whistler with a Roguish Smile, Evening, created and printed  Circa.1880.  The image measures 5 1/4X4 inches, printed on an antique laid type sheet.  This pencil signed impressiion has the "imp" after the artist's name meaning that he printed this impression himself.  .  'Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Mortimer Menpes came to England in 1875. By the time of his momentous meeting with Whistler in 1880, Menpes had already established a considerable reputation as an etcher. Through his friendship with Whistler, Mortimer Menpes learnt the finer techniques of etching whilst, in return, he assisted ‘The Master’ in printing his first Venice Set.' (Campbell)

This is a scarce original etching with drypoint by Mortimer L. Menpes.  The title is: Portrait of Whistler with the Monocle, created and printed Circa 1880.  This etching measures 7 1/4X5 1/4 inches.  Pencil signed, printed on an antique laid type sheet.  The signature has the "imp" after the artist's name meaning that he printed this impression himself.  Printed on an antique laid type sheet.  'Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Mortimer Menpes came to England in 1875. By the time of his momentous meeting with Whistler in 1880, Menpes had already established a considerable reputation as an etcher. Through his friendship with Whistler, Mortimer Menpes learnt the finer techniques of etching whilst, in return, he assisted ‘The Master’ in printing his first Venice Set.' (Campbell)

This is an original etching by French master Georges Rouault. The title is "Solitaire, en cette vie d'embuches et de malices. It was created and printed in 1922 as plate 5 in the Miserere series. This image appears to be an early proof of the etching that was later printed by Vollard. The image measures 22 3/4X16 1/2 inches.It appears in the Wofsy catalog as image number 112. This etching was never hand signed in pencil by the artist.

This is a fine drypoint etching by American artist Gerald Geerlings.  The title is: Grand Canal,America, Electrical  Building at Night, created and printed in  1933 in an edition of 100.  The image measures 11 7/8X8 7/8 inches.  This image was created as a presentation print for the Chicago Society of Etchers.  Their blind stamp is in the lower left  corner of the border.  This impression is hand signed by the artist in pencil.  Printed on a medium weight wove type sheet.  A very rich impression. Catalogue Reference: Czestochowski 31

This is a very scarce etching by Welsh artist Augustus John.  The subject is a Portrait of Benjamin Evans,  Benjamin Evans is thought to have been etched during Augustus John’s stay in Liverpool, where he taught at the University from 1901-1902.  This image is pencil signed by the artist and has a platemark measuring 5X4 inches.  Very richly printed some very light but even toning to the sheet.  This etching was not published in a formal edition until issued by Knewstub through his Chenil Gallery in 1906, when 25 proofs were printed from this plate. The plate was then cancelled. This image appears in the CD catalog as image number 14.

Mezzotint after a self portrait by J.Reynolds engraved by Valentine Green, 1780,plate mark measures 19X15", water stains bottom edge of the sheet outside of the plate mark. plate signed

This is a very fine impression of the well known Whistler etching, "The Rag Gatherers", created and printed in 1857, this etching is plate signed, on the right side of the image. The image measures 6X3 1/2 inches. It is the fifth state of 5 with the edition of the two children in the interior space. This etching came to us framed with the Kennedy Galleries label on the back. Excellent condition, apparently printed on an antique laid type paper.

This is a fine image from the series, Churches of France by American artist John Taylor Arms, created and printed in 1921 in an over all edition of 75.  This pencil signed impression measures 4 7/8X8 1/8 inches.  Printed by Frederick Reynolds, this is an early proof prior to the edition which was printed in 1937.  Part of his Gargoyle series #3.  Framed with archival boards.  Fletcher catalog number 101.

This is one of the finest works by John Taylor Arms etching and aquatint.  It was created and printed in 1940 as image number 1 of his Scandinavian Series.  Pencil signed twice, dedicated to William Schaldach, lower border.  The image measures 7 9/16X13 9/16 inches.  It appears in the Fletcher catalog as image number 346.  It is the third state of three from the edition of 330 impressions.  Printed by David Strang.  This image won 5 prizes between 1941-1948,  Incredible detail, nicely framed with archival materials.

This is a scarce original pencil signed etching by American artist Stephen Parrish.  The title of this work is: "The Harbor of Cannes, 1886" .  This image was created when in November of 1885 Parrish arrived in Cannes.  "The harbor was so beautiful that it inspired this etching." (R.S.)  The image measures 11 7/8X18 5/8, printed on a medium weight wove paper called "Imperial Japan".  Excellent original condition, a rich warm tone to the sheet.  This etching was last sold by Hermann Wunderlich, the label appeared on the back of the frame, this etching is currently matted, not framed.  An excellent rich impression..  This image appears in the Schneider catalog as image number 116.

This is a rare etching by British artist Sir Francis Seymour Haden.  This etching and drypoint is titled: The Fisherman.  It was created and printed in 1864.  Hand signed in pencil which is quite rare for this image.  Printed in a warm toned ink, the image measures 5 1/2X8 7/16 inches.  This etching is the 5th state of 5 with extensive use of plate tone in the water and sky.  Haden was an avid fisherman, and apart from doing etchings and being a well respected surgeon, he spent his spare time fishing across Britain.  This etching is matted and framed.