Martin Lewis (American, 1881-1962) Boss of the Block

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Martin Lewis (American, 1881-1962)

Boss of the Block, c. 1939, edition of about 212 (McCarron, 128). Signed "Martin Lewis" in pencil l.r., initialed within the plate. Etching and aquatint on wove paper, plate size 11 x 7 5/8 in. (27.8 x 19.3 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Margins over 1 3/4 inches with deckled right edge, mat burn, unobtrusive toning, several fox marks (almost exclusively to margins),hinge residue at upper corners.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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