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Description:
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)
Four Waterfowl Subjects: Scaling Down, 1917, published state of 150 (Paff, 120); Black Ducks at Dusk, 1924, published state of 150 (Paff, 239); Darkening Sky, 1925, proof F-2 (Paff, 253); and Lone Pintail, 1930, published state of 150 (Paff, 303). Each signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l. Etching and drypoint on paper, plate sizes to 4 7/8 x 6 3/4 in., unmatted, unframed. Condition: Some margins with deckled edges, pencil annotations l.l., fingerprints to margins and old hinges to the verso of Darkening Sky, tape/hinge residue to upper corners of Black Ducks.
Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist.
Estimate $300-500
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