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Description:
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)
Rainbow Cove, 1918-27, trial proof E-7 (Paff, 263). Signed "FrankWBenson" in pencil l.l., with additional pencil annotations l.l. Etching on laid paper with "ENGLAND" watermark, plate size 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (19.7 x 24.8 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Full sheet with three deckled edges, fingerprints to edges of margins both recto and verso.
Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist.
N.B. Paff lists only proofs A through D prior to the published state. The work in this impression identified as E appears to be the same as that noted in the published state.
Estimate $300-500
The sheet measures 10 7/8 x 13 1/8 in.
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