Sold for:
$474
$474
Samuel V. Chamberlain (American, 1895-1975) Oil, c. 1930, edition of 100, but most destroyed, plus proofs (Chamberlain & Kingsland, 80). Signed "Samuel Chamberlain" in pencil l.r., inscribed "Epreuve d'artiste - Third State 1/2" in pencil l.l. Etching on paper, plate size 9 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. (24.3 x 17.0 cm), matted, unframed. Condition: Margins over 1 inch with deckled edges, annotations to lower margin. Provenance: Through the family of the artist. The sheet measures 12 3/8 x 9 1/4 inches. Inscription along lower edge reads "(THIS IS AN INFERIOR PROOF BUT THE ONLY ONE I HAVE - NOT FOR SALE)" in the lower margin, presumably in the artist's hand.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-01-29
