Sold for:
$4,444
$4,444
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) The Lobsterman, 1915, published state, edition of 50 (Paff, 64). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l., numbered "31/50" in pencil l.r. Etching on paper, plate size 7 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (19.8 x 25.0 cm), framed. Condition: Mat burn, not examined out of frame. Out of the frame the margins are 1 1/2 inches or more with deckled edges, and the sheet is Shogun paper with a water mark. The mat burn is unobtrusive and it is gently light struck. There are several small fox marks and stray ink marks (the latter are to the margins and verso).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-09-12
