$1,000
Stanley William Hayter (English/American, 1901-1988), "Flight (Principle of Flight)"-1944, copperplate engraving, soft ground etching and scorper on Murillo paper, pencil signed and dated lower right margin, titled in pencil lower center margin, limited edition noted in pencil lower left margin "4/30", publsihed by George Wittenborn, New York. Modern abstract print depicting a dynamic and flowing composition recalling quick movement during flight. Framed approximately . Sight size approximately . Provenance: From the Private Collection of Benno & Babette Rothschild, Columbus, Georgia. Reference: BM. 159. Note: This work was used by Museum of Modern Art, New York for a catalogue cover for their exhibition "Hayter and Studio 17" in 1944. The work was engraved by the artist at his first New York "Atelier 17" studio, before he moved to his studio at 41 East 8th Street.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-01-03
