Description:
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)
Yellowlegs in Sunlight, 1928, published state of 150 (Paff, 285). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l., initialed and dated within the plate. Drypoint on laid paper with "ENGLAND" watermark, plate size 9 7/8 x 7 3/4 in. (25.0 x 19.5 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Full margins with deckled left and lower edges, pencil annotations l.l., brown paper hinges/residue to margins at upper corners.
Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist.
Estimate $600-800
Sheet size 16 x 11 1/2 inches. Adhesive putty residue to l.r. corner on verso.
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