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This is a fine impression of the well known Whistler etching, Rotherhithe, It was created in 1860 as part of his Thames Set, published as a portfolio in 1871.  The image measures 10 3/4X7 3/4 inches.  Signed and dated in the plate, lower left.  This impression was last sold by Frederick Keppel in New York City, the label came with this etching.  Although in very fine condition and a rich early impression, this has been laid down by the edges of the sheet which was typical of the works coming from Keppel.  The sheet is not laid down entirely, just the very edges of the sheet. On fine simile Japan paper, with good margins, as issued.  "Rotherhithe has always been the most sought-after of Whistler’s Thames Set works and is widely regarded as one of his greatest etchings. The largest plate in the set, it demonstrates to the full the extraordinary abilities of this great master as an original etcher."  Glascow catalog as image 70, state VI/VI..  The plate was destroyed after this edition was printed.  This etching is framed with archival materials.

 

$4900.00

THis is a fine original lithograph by Chicago artist Helen Noel.  This pencil signed impression showing a group waiting for the subway was created and printed circa 1940's.  The image measures 9X11 inches, some minor spots of rust, unobtrusive.

$425.00

This is a rare original lithograph by Chicago artist Helen Noel.  The image is hand signed and titled in pencil: Rhythm, created mid 1940's.  The image measures 11X11 3/4 inches.  Numbered as 6/10.  Some minor condition issues, unobtrusive.  A fine view of Dancers in a music hall.

$475.00

This is an original engraving by French artist Albert Decaris.  The title is "The Andalusian," created and printed in 1931, This pencil signed impression measures 17 1/2X19 1/2 inches. Numbered as 18/100.  Nicely Framed with archival boards.

$1600.00

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.

$775.00

Kauro Saito (1931-)

Bird and Cracker:   Image size 6 1/2X7 1/4 inches mezzotint, created Circa 1990 in an edition of 21/93.  Last sold by Vorpal Galleries in New York City  Nicely framed with archival materials

Biography Saito, Kaoru (1931 - )

Saito Kaoru was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1931. He studied Fine Art under Tsuruta Gorō and Arai Tatsuo from 1948-1950. He became a member of the Shunyo-kai and he is mainly known for his mezzotints. He has had countless exhibitions, and he is generally considered one of Japan's finest mezzotint artists. He now lives in Hayama, also in Kanagawa.

$445.00

Kauro Saito (1931-)

Bird and Leaf  Image size 4X4 inches mezzotint, created in 1991 in an edition of 21/93.  Last sold by Vorpal Galleries in San Francisco.  Nicely framed with archival materials

Biography Saito, Kaoru (1931 - )

Saito Kaoru was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1931. He studied Fine Art under Tsuruta Gorō and Arai Tatsuo from 1948-1950. He became a member of the Shunyo-kai and he is mainly known for his mezzotints. He has had countless exhibitions, and he is generally considered one of Japan's finest mezzotint artists. He now lives in Hayama, also in Kanagawa.

$445.00

This is a beautiful color aquatint etching by the French artist Auguste Brouet.  The title is: Arabesque,  created and printed in 1920 in an edition of 250, this impression is numbered 155/250.  Hand signed in pencil, A ballet scene with two dancers performing an arabesque. At the back an opulent stage set, with other performers standing in the wings.  The image measures 10 3/4X15 inches.  This etching is in fine condition, beautfully Framed with archival materials.

$950.00

This is a pencil signed rare etching by American artist Joseph Pennell.  The title written in the artists hand is The Monument from the Palatine, Rome,1911.  This etching has an alternate titled of Old and New Rome, as what appears in the Wuerth catalog as image number 622.  the image measures 12 1/4X9 1/4 inches. The edition is noted as 40.  "The Palatine Hill, which relative to the seven hills of Rome is the centremost, is one of the most ancient parts of the city; it has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire".  This  etching is framed.

$675.00

This is an original etching by French Artist Georges Gobo (1876-1958)  This image of Women Harvesting Potatoes is hand signed in pencil, numbered 15/30 and has an image size of 7 3/4X11 5/8 inches.  It is framed with archival boards.

$295.00

This is a fine etching with aquatint by French artist Louis Legrand,  The subject is: Profils Parisiennes (Two Parisian Women)  created and printed in 1890.  This impression is hand signed, titled and dedicated in Sepia Ink lower right.  The image measures 19 3/4X12 3/4 inches.  Some light toning in the borders, the border on the left is trimmed 1/4 inches outside the platemark.

$725.00

This is an original etching by Sporting artist William Schaldach, done circa 1925 the image is titled: The Hot Corner.  It is pencil signed and with edition of 75.  It has the "imp" after the artists name meaning that he printed this impression himself.  The image measures 12X8 7/8 inches.  Printed on a medium weight laid type paper.

$425.00

This is an original regionalist lithograph by American artist Harry Wickey 1892-1968.  This lithograph is hand signed in pencil and editioned as 100 proofs.  The iage measures 11 1/2X12 1/8 inches.  Printed on a medium weight wove type sheet.   For the remainder of 1935 and most of 1936, Harry Wickey returned to his family farm near Stryker, Ohio. He became fascinated with the activities of the farm animals he found there and created many drawings, watercolours and lithographs from this experience. One animal, namely the pig, drew much of his attention and he created at least six original lithographs on this subject during 1936.  Very fine condition.

$675.00

This is a fine atmospheric etching by British artist Frank Short, the title is: The Old Chelsea Bridge and Church, by the RIver Thames, it was created and printed in  1884.  Hand signed in pencil the image measures 6 5/8X14 1/8 inches.  Printed in brown ink on a heavy weight wove type sheet.

$625.00

Timber Raft on the Rhine (after the watercolor by J.M.W. Turner in the National Gallery). 1898. Mezzotint. Hardie 66. 8 1/4 x 11 11/16 (sheet 10 5/16 x 13 1/2). Edition 100. A rich, tonal impression printed in black ink on simili-Japan paper. Signed in pencil.

$345.00