Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Yellowlegs No. 3

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Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

Yellowlegs No. 3, 1923, trial proof A-14 (Paff, 224). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l. Etching on paper, plate size 7 7/8 x 6 in. (20.1 x 15.2 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Full margins with three deckled edges, pencil annotations to lower margin, soiling and ink to margins, tear to upper margin, crease (possibly from printing) to left margin, small red mark to shadow beside left-most bird.

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


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