Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Here They Come!

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Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

Here They Come!, 1928, trial proof G-6 (Paff, 278). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l. Drypoint on laid J. Whatman paper with watermark, plate size 13 7/8 x 11 3/4 in. (35.2 x 29.7 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Margins 1 inch or more with deckled edges, pencil and ink annotations to lower margin, ink soiling and unobtrusive creases to margins, tear to right margin.

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

The tear is 3/4 inches outside of the plate mark, and is about 3/4 inches long.


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