$923
Fred Becker (American, 1913-2004) Five John Henry Subjects: Birth of John Henry ; John Henry Building a Railroad 1936; John Henry + the Witch Woman ; John Henry's Death ; and John Henry's Funeral . Each signed "...Becker" in pencil l.r., stamped "FEDERAL ART PROJECT NYC WPA" l.l., and titled in pencil l.c. Wood engravings on Basingwerk Parchment with watermarks, image sizes to 6 x 4 1/2 in. (15.2 x 11.4 cm), unmatted, unframed. Condition: Margins over 1/2 inch with some deckled edges, masking tape to upper edges on verso (with accompanying staining to recto). Provenance: From the collection of WPA artist Maxwell Mandell, by descent to the current owner.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-09-19
