Description:
Lester George Hornby (American, 1882-1956)
Three Etchings of European Subjects: In the Giudecca, Rue de l'Ecole Polytec, and Passage de la Petite Boucherie
Giudecca and l'Ecole signed "L.G. Hornby" in pencil l.r., all three prints signed and titled in the plates.
Etchings, plate sizes to 9 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (24.7 x 16.0 cm),unframed.
Condition: Toning, subtle handling creases, l'Ecole with scattered foxing and loss to u.r. edge of margin.
Estimate $300-500
L'Ecole and Passage affixed to back mat at upper corners. Giudecca not hinged.
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.