Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Yellowlegs Alighting

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Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

Yellowlegs Alighting, 1920, published state of 100 (Paff, 187). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l., initialed and dated within the plate Drypoint on laid paper, plate size 8 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (22.5 x 37.8 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Margins 1 inch or more with deckled edges, creases to side margins, diagonal crease through the image, soiling and staining to margins, pencil annotations l.c., thinned spots and glue residue to upper corners verso.

Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist.
Estimate $700-900


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