20th Century American

The Lobster Fisherman

This is an original etching by American modernist artist John Marin (1870-1953) The title of this work is "The Lobster Fisherman". It was created and printed in 1948. This is a rare pencil signed early proof. The image measures 8 3/4X7 inches. This etching was later reprinted in a large unsigned edition. Nice use of plate tone in the sky and sea.
“From 1899 to 1901, Marin attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. In Philadelphia he studied with Thomas Pollock Anshutz and William Merritt Chase. He also studied at the Art Students League of New York.[

Chad's Place

This is an original pencil signed etching by American Artist Sam Thal. The title of this work is ""Chad's Place", it was created circa 1945 and sold through Associated American Artists in New York. The image measures 8 3/4X11 3/4 inches.

Breton Types

This is an original wood engraving by American artist Grace Albee. The title of this work is "Breton Types", circa 1940 this wood engraving has an image size of 2 3/16X3 3/16 inches. It is unsigned but does have the artists estate stamp lower left border. Printed on a thin Japan type paper.

Nude Sketches

This is an original etching by American Artist John Sloan. This etching is titled in the catalog as "Nude Sketches", it was created and printed in 1917. The etching is pencil signed, editioned as 100 proofs and also has a drawing in pencil in the lower left of a models feet. This is a rare, unique proof of this etching. The image measures
3 1/4X6 1/2 inches, the sheet size is: 9 1/2X12 1/2 inches. This image appears as number 187 of the Morse catalog.

Wall Street, N.Y.C.

This is an original etching by American artist Gottlob L. Briem (1899-1972)) The title of this work is :Wall Street, N.Y.C." It was created and printed in 1930 in an edition of 100. The image mesres 13 15/16X8 15/16 inches. It is hand signed in pencil lower right.

The Cattle Ford

This is a very fine original etching by American artist Kerr Eby. The title of this work is "The Cattle Ford", it was created and printed in 1945 in an edition of 100.
The image measures 8 15/16X13 1/2 inches. It is printed on a medium weight wove type paper. It is hand signed in pencil and has the "imp" inscription after his name to show that he personally printed this impression. The scene is most likely near Eby's home in Westport, Connecticut. This image appears in the Giardina catalog as image number
207. Fine use of plate tone in the sky and snow.

The Cow Shed

This is an original hand signed etching by American artist Kerr Eby. The title of this work is: "The Cow Shed". It was created and printed in 1946, one of his last prints. Most likely a scene in Connecticut. The image measures 9 5/8X15 1/8 inches. Printed on a medium weight wove type paper. Ebay used the "imp" after his name to show that he personally printed this impression. Extensive use of plate tone throughout the sky and snow. It was printed in an edition of 100. This image appears in the Giardina catalog as image number 211.

Little Farm

This is a very fine original wood engraving by American artist Thomas W. Nason. The title of this work is "Little Farm", it was created and printed in 1955 and sold through Associated American Artists in New York. The print is hand signed and dated in pencil lower right border. A beautiful and clear impression.

Rachel

This is an original color lithograph by American artist Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) The title of this work is "Rachel", it was created and printed in 1976 in an edition of only 100. The image is quite large measuring 37 1/2X26 inches. It is currently framed. Pencil signed lower right within the edge of the image.

Wolfeboro, N.H.

This is an original hand signed etching by American artist Sam Thal. The title of this work is "Wolfeboro, N.H." It was originally sold by Assciated American Artists in New York. The image measures 9 X 11 7/8 inches. Printed on a medium weight Rives watermarked wove type paper. This image appears in the Reese book American Prize Prints of the 20th Century. It was awarded the third Purchase Prize from the Library of Congress in 1945.

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