$246
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Yellowlegs in Sunlight, 1928, trial proof C-9 (Paff, 285). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l., initialed and dated within the plate, inscribed "C-9" in pencil l.l. Drypoint on laid paper with "J Whatman" watermark, plate size 9 7/8 x 7 3/4 in. (25.0 x 19.5 cm), unmatted, unframed. Condition: Full margins with deckled right and lower edges, pencil annotations l.r., handling creases to margins, cockling to edges, minor nicks/tears to right edge. Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist. N.B. The inscription implies that this is a trial proof, but Paff mentions only trial proofs A and B. The changes between the B proofs and the published state which Paff describes are present here. Estimate $400-600 The sheet measures 6 x 11 3/8 in. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-05-12
