05-16-201405-17-2014
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2727BBoston
May 16, 2014 12:00 PMCalender
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Louis Schanker (American, 1903-1981) Aerial Act

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$861$700
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2727BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 16, 2014 12:00PM

Description:

Louis Schanker (American, 1903-1981)

Aerial Act, 1940, edition of 55 plus trial proofs, published by the Federal Art Project (Brooklyn Museum, 36). Signed "Schanker" in pencil l.r., titled in pencil l.c., monogrammed within the block. Color woodcut on Japan paper, image size 12 x 14 in. (30.4 x 35.5 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Margins over 1 1/2 inches, unobtrusive creases and soiling to margins.

Provenance: From the collection of WPA artist Maxwell Mandell, by descent to the current owner.
Estimate $400-600

Sheet size 15 5/8 x 17 7/8 in. Minor wear at corners with u.r. and l.l. corners lightly bent or folded.


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Keywords

Louis Schanker, Brooklyn Museum, Japan, Maxwell Mandell, WPA artist