Description:
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)
Soaring Fish Hawk, 1923, published state of 150 (Paff, 225). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l., pencil annotations l.l. Drypoint on paper, plate size 5 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (14.8 x 20.0 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Margins over 1 3/4 inches with deckled edges to two sides, several pale pin-point fox marks to margins.
Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist.
Estimate $700-900
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