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Derricks at Night- 1927, Drypoint.

McCarron 62. Edition 104, one of 47 first state impressions. Signed in pencil; signed in the plate, lower right.Titled in pencil, in the bottom left sheet edge.

Image size 7 7/8 x 11 7/8 inches (200 x 301 mm), sheet size 12 x 16 1/8 inches (305 x 410 mm).

A superb, atmospheric impression in warm black ink, with rich burr, on cream wove paper; full margins (2 to 2 1/4 inches), in excellent condition.

Illustrated in Contemporary American Etching, American Art Dealers Association, New York, 1930.

Collections: AMP, BMNY, CU, DIA, FAMSF, HU, LC, MFA, MMA, MOMA, RU, SLM, YU.

$12,000.


Little Penthouse- 1931, Drypoint.

McCarron 91. Edition 84. Signed in pencil. Signed in the plate, lower left.

Image size 9 7/8 x 6 13/16 inches (251 x 173 mm); sheet size 11 5/8 x 8 9/16 inches (295 x 217 mm).

A superb, atmospheric impression, with rich velvety burr, in warm black ink, on cream wove paper; full margins (3/4 to 1 inch), in pristine condition.

Commissioned for inclusion in the deluxe edition of American Etchers, Vol. IX: Martin Lewis, published in an edition of 75 by P & D Colnaghi, London. This impression No. 38, with the Notary's signed document included with the book; the volume pages still uncut.

Collections: BCM, BM, CCC, DIA, GAG, FMC, HU, MIA, MOMA, WU, YU.

$22,000.


Rainy Day, Queens - 1931, Drypoint.

McCarron 94. Edition 70 (including 6 trial proofs). Signed and in pencil. Signed in the plate, lower right.

Image size 10 9/16 x 11 13/16 inches (268 x 300 mm), sheet size 14 1/4 x 15 7/8 inches (262 x 403 mm).

A superb, luminous impression, in warm black ink, on cream laid paper, with full margins (1 3/4 to 2 inches), in excellent condition.

Collections: AC, BIA, BMNY, CAM, CU, DIA, PA, PMA, RU, UW, YU.

SOLD


Two A.M.- 1932, Drypoint and sand ground.

McCarron 101. Edition 44. Signed in pencil. Signed in the plate, lower left.

Image size 8 7/8 x 14 7/8 inches (225 x 378 mm); sheet size 12 7/8 x 19 7/8 inches (327 x 505 mm).

A superb, atmospheric impression, on cream wove paper, with full margins (2 inches), in excellent condition.

"The neighborhood depicted is in the vicinity of Hudson and Bedford Streets in Greenwich Village. The signs above the storefronts in the left background include the names 'A. Landeck' and 'O.M. Torrington,' referring to Lewis' friend, artist Armin Landeck, and Otto M. Torrington, a partner at Kennedy & Company. The three women at the left, with their clinging dresses have close affinities with the figures in the lithograph American Nocturne of 1937." – McCarron

Collections: AIC, BMNY, CAM, CU, DIA, LC, UN.

SOLD


Winter on White Street- - 1934, Drypoint and sand ground.

McCarron 110. Edition 41. Signed in pencil.

Image size 10 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches (273 x 171 mm), sheet size 14 15/16 x 10 1/8 inches (379 x 257 mm).

A fine impression, on cream wove paper; with full margins (1 5/8 to 2 1/4 inches), in excellent condition.

Collections: ABMNY, CMA, DIA, PU.

$26,000.


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