Lot 76
Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956)
Lot 76 Details
Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956), German/American
TOPSAIL KETCHES, 1931 [PRASSE, 271; F. 3103]
Woodcut on tissue thin, blindstamped, Japon paper; numbered ”Printers Proof” in pencil lower left, titled in pencil at the bottom right edge of the sheet
Block/Sheet 7 ins x 9.3 ins; 17.8 cms x 23.7 cms; 12.9 ins x 15 ins; 32.7 cms x 38 cms
Estimate $3,000-$4,000
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Provenance:
From the personal collection of the late Joanne Bergen, who began her 40 year career as an Art Dealer in the mid 1970s in Paris, where she worked for the publishers of the early signed and numbered etchings and lithographs;
By descent to the present Private Collection, Ontario
Note:
Many of the collector's fine graphics, were received by Joanne directly from the publisher in lieu of cash payment for her services and never left her possession during her lifetime. Most of the collection was framed (all to museum/conservation standards) and were hung with careful consideration as to light and humidity exposure.