Description:
Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971)
The Lovers, 1928, edition of 100 (Jones, 23). Signed "Rockwell Kent" in pencil l.r. Wood engraving on paper, image size 6 1/2 x 10 1/8 in. (16.4 x 25.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Unobtrusive toning, gentle rippling, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
Out of frame sheet measures 12 x 15 in. (30.5 x 38.1 cm),margins over 2 3/8 in. (6.0 cm),paper tape-hinged to back mat u.l. and u.r., mat burn, minute skinning u.l. corner, slight surface abrasions u.r. and c.r. visible only in raking light.
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