Description:
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)
On Swift Wings, 1927, proof B-1 (Paff, 264). Signed, titled, and numbered "FrankWBenson..." in pencil l.l. Etching on laid paper with "ENGLAND" watermark, plate size 11 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (29.8 x 24.8 cm),unmatted and unframed.
Condition: Deckled edges to all sides, artist's ink fingerprints to l.l. corner, creasing to u.r. edge in margin, extremely subtle handling creases.
Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist.
Estimate $500-700
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