Prints

This lithograph by Dexter Dawes measures 12 1/8 x 14 7/8 inches and is pencil signed by the artist. This is one in a series of lithographs of the construction of the George Washington Bridge that Dawes created between 1927 and the bridges' completion in 1931. This suspension bridge would eventually connect Ft. Lee, NJ to Manhattan across the Hudson River. Swiss born engineer Othmar Amman made this gigantic structure look "light and airy" with its miles of intertwined steel cable. Considered by some to be the noblest of bridges it became a symbol of the art and craft of the civil engineering profession.

This drypoint etching was created by American artist Samuel Chamberlain.  It is titled: Far West Junk Shop, created and printed in May of 1929.  The image measures 4 5/8X8 3/4 inches.  Hand signed in pencil and editioned as 87/100.  This etching appears in the Chamberlain catalog as image number 77.  Very fine condition, a highly detailed image.

Etching with drypoint by Ernest Haskell measures 10 5/8 x 5 inches, plate signed, 1923. This was a presentation print for the Brooklyn Society of Etchers. Ernest Haskell was born in Connecticut and in the early 20th century spent time in both New York and Paris. While in Europe he met Whistler and was inspired to take up etching; his style was greatly influenced by the work of Whistler as well as that of Rembrandt, Da Vinci and Durer.

This lithograph by Dexter Dawes titled "Afternoon Fishing" measures 10 3/4 x 13 inches and is pencil signed by the artist. Dawes was born in Englewood, NJ and went on to study at New York City's Art Student League. He summered in Marlboro, NH surrounded by beautiful gardens with views of Mount Monadnock which became the inspiration for many of his lithographs and paintings. He belonged to a number of associations including the National Arts Club.

This lithograph by Dexter Dawes measures 12 1/4 x 15 inches and pencil signed on the lower margin. Dawes was born in Englewood, NJ and went on to study at New York City's Art Student League. He summered in Marlboro, NH surrounded by beautiful gardens with views of Mount Monadnock which became the inspiration for many of his lithographs and paintings. He belonged to a number of associations including the National Arts Club.

This lithograph by Dexter Dawes measures 12 x 14 3/4 inches and is pencil signed on the lower right. Dawes was born in Englewood, NJ and went on to study at New York City's Art Student League. He summered in Marlboro, NH surrounded by beautiful gardens with views of Mount Monadnock which became the inspiration for many of his lithographs and paintings. He belonged to a number of associations including the National Arts Club.

This is a very fine original etching, image size 7 5/8 x 9 3/4 inches, c. 1930s, pencil signed and titled. Gordon Grant was born in California and sent to Great Britain for his education. He worked as a staff artist for New York World and Harper's Weekly, covering both the Boer War and the Mexican Revolution, but became most widely known for his marine paintings and lithographs. He was a member of many artist's associations, including the National Academy of Design; American Federation of Art; Salmagundi Club; National Arts Club; American Watercolor Society; New York Society of Painters; and the New York Watercolor Club.

This is an original color wood block print by Japanese artist Chinkanobu Toyohara.  It is from his Jidai Kagami series (Mirror of the Ages)  It was created and printed 1896-98.  Published by Matsuk Heikichi.  The image measures 12 7/8X8 inches.  Nicely presented with a custom linen mat.  The series 'Jidai Kagami', often translated as 'A Mirror of the Ages' is one of the most popular by the artist Chikanobu Yoshu. With 50 designs, it shows beauties with different hairstyles and lavish garments through various ages of Japanese history. The portraits are elaborately rendered, with a scene at the top which further references the time period or a memorable event that took place.

This is a fine award winning etching by American artist Luigi Lucioni.  The title is: The Big Haystack, created and printed in 1947.  Sold by Associated American Artists in New York.  This pencil signed etching measures 8 1/4X11 7/8 inches.  Printed on a medium weight wove type sheet.  A fine rich impression.

"The Spire of Lyme" lithograph by Dexter Dawes measures 15 1/4 x 11 1/8 inches. It is pencil signed on the lower margin. Dawes was born in Englewood, NJ and went on to study at New York City's Art Student League. He summered in Marlboro, NH surrounded by beautiful gardens with views of Mount Monadnock which became the inspiration for many of his lithographs and paintings. He belonged to a number of associations including the National Arts Club.

This is a fine aquatint etching by British artist Percival Gaskell.  The title is: The Lonely Tower, Roman Campagna, it was created and printed in 1924 in an edition of 150.  The image measures 10X14 1/4 inches, hand signed lower border in pencil.   Gaskell was born at Shipley in Yorkshire and educated in Cambridge. He studied art at the Royal College of Art, in Paris, and in Italy.

This is a rare etching by American artist Ronau Woiceske.  The title is Big Sycamore, created and printed in 1940 in an edition of only 20.  Hand signed and titled in pencil.  The image measures 8 7/8X7 7/8 inches.  This scene was taken near Woodstock New York.

This is an original color wood block print by Japanese artist Toyohara Chikanobu.  It is from his series "Mirror of the Ages" (Jidai Kagami)  This one is from the Meirek Era

1655-1658)  This image was created and printed in 1897, published by Matsuki Heikichi.  The image measures 12 1/2X8 1/4 inches, sheet size is 14 1/8X9 1/4 inches. 

 This whole series is one of the outstanding achievements of late nineteenth century Japanese art. One of his best series, A Mirror of the Ages showed women by fashion and hair style throughout history. There is of course the longing for the past and yet these prints are unmistakably modern and of their time. The subject in each print is the finely rendered foreground figure shown as a portrait head and in the upper quarter, a scene in grisaille from the chosen period. The quality of printing is outstanding, especially in Chikanobu’s use of white for the rendering of the powdered faces. It is often forgotten by art historians that this was the period above all others when the technique of woodblock printing achieved its zenith whilst at the same time there were artists of stature to execute it.

Pencil signed "H A Webster" in the lower right. C. 1930. Catalog: Webster 105. Plate measures 7 3/4 x 10 7/8 inches on 9 3/4 x 12 7/8 inch watermarked arches laid type paper. Signed artist's proof. Plate destroyed. This print has a rich drypoint burr and dramatic use of light and shadow. Herman Webster was an American artist who moved to Paris in the early 20th century to attend the Academy Julien. There he studied under J. P. Laurens and Eugene Bejot, and was also greatly influenced by the etchings of Whistler and Meryon. He traveled extensively throughout Europe, specializing in finely detailed architectural views, cityscapes and landscapes.

Etching and engraving, image size 7 x 10 inches, edition of 50, plate signed l.r. "Haskell" and pencil signed l.c. "Ernest Haskell".