Roth, Ernest
Roth, Ernest (American, 1879-1964). BRIDGE AT CHARTRES. Etching, 1927. A Trial Proof before the edition (if any). Inscribed in pencil "Trial Proof A (Bridge at Chartres) 1927." Signed, titled, and dated in the plate. 12 7/8 x 10 7/8 inches (plate), 15 1/2 x 13 inches (sheet). In excellent condition. We have found a photograph of this etching in the archives of PAFA, but have not located other copies in auction records, dealer inventories or institutional collections, suggesting that the work may be rare.
Hasegawa, Shoichi
Hasegawa, Shoichi (French, born Japan, 1929- ). MONTPARNASSE AU MATIN. Color viscosity intaglio, 1977. Edition of160, signed, titled and numbered 136/160, in pencil. 23 1/4 x 19 3/8 inches (plate), 30 x 22 1/4 inches (sheet). In excellent condtion. Hasegawa has lived in France since 1961, where he studied and worked with Hayter at Atelier 17. Color viscosity prints use inks at differents viscosities (thickness/liquidity) to achieve effects in intaglio and relief.
Monson, Jim
Monson, Jim American, 1943- ). ICARUS. Etching in two colors, 1972. Monson 30. Edition of 30, signed,titled and numbered "6/30," all in pencil. Pritned on BFK Rives paper. There were a further 30 printed in darker colors, and separately numbered (Monson 31). 15 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches (plate), 28 1/2 x 20 3/4 inches (sheet). There are foxing spots in the margins, away from the image, else in excellent condition. Monson worked at Atelier 17 from 1969 until 1973. He is still an active printmaker, living in France.
Royce, Richard
Royce, Richard (American, born 1941). AU FOND. Intagio print in colors, 1967. Edition of 40. printed on BFK Rives paper. Titled, numbered 6/40, and signed and dated, all in pencil. 17 1/4 x 13 5/8 inches (plate), 24 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches (plate). In excllent condition.Royce was born in New York. He studied with Hayter in Paris, where he made prints, including this one, at Atelier 17. After returning to the US, he had his own printmaking studio, and worked with many very well-know artists. His works are in many museum collections. Now, in his 80s, he is active as a master of the flamenco guitar.
Saunier, Hector
Saunier, Hector (French, born Argentina, 1936-) . KITES. Aquatint and engraving in colors, 1974. Edition of 50. Titled, numberd, dated, and signed in pencil. 17 1/8 x 16 7/8 inches (plate), 23 5/8 x 21 5/8 inches (sheet). In excellent condition.Saunier worked with Hayter Atelier 17, and became its director upon Hayter's death in 1988, later renaming it "Atelier Contrepoint".
Baskin, Leonard
Baskin, Leonard. RODOLPHE BRESDIN, FRENCH 1825-1885. F.O'S.424. Etching, 1962. from the suite "Etchings of Ten Favorite Artist's, published by Herman D. Schickman, Delphic Arts. An Artist's Proof in addition to the Edition of 50. Signed, titled and inscribed "Artist's Proof" in pencil. 18 x 14 3/4 inches (plate), 29 1/2 x 22 inches (sheet). In very good condition with a few short, closed tears at the margin edges, top and bottom.
Lasansky, Mauricio
Lasansky, Mauricio. GREGORIAN CHANTER. Engraving, etching, soft ground, aquatint, drypoint, electric stippler,(1968) Edition of 70. Signed, titled, and numbered 17/70. Printed from three plates, one copper plate for the design and two steel-plated zinc plates for the colors. 29 x 18 3/8 inches, framed to 41 x 29 1/8 inches. In excellent condition.
Smith, Xanthus
Smith, Xanthus. RAFT ON SHORE - SOUTHWEST HARBOR, MAINE. Watercolor on paper, 1896. Inscribed "Southwest Harbor Maine," initialed "X.S." and dated "March 1896" within the image. Sheet about 8 x 10 inches, framed to 13 1/4 x 15 1/4 inches. Provenance, Vose Galleries, Boston, MA, with their label on the back of the frame.