$861
Martin Lewis (American, 1881-1962) Boss of the Block , c. 1939, edition of about 212 (McCarron, 128). Signed "Martin Lewis" in pencil l.r., initialed within the plate. Etching and aquatint on wove paper, plate size 11 x 7 5/8 in. (27.8 x 19.3 cm), unmatted, unframed. Condition: Margins over 1 3/4 inches with deckled right edge, mat burn, unobtrusive toning, several fox marks (almost exclusively to margins), hinge residue at upper corners.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-01-23