FINE ART AND ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION 167
By Antique Arena Inc
Jul 13, 2024
2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more…
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LOT 18:

ALLEN LEWIS AMERICAN SIGNED COLOR WOODCUT C 1943

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$ 50
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
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Auction took place on Jul 13, 2024 at Antique Arena Inc
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ALLEN LEWIS AMERICAN SIGNED COLOR WOODCUT C 1943
A mid 20th century color woodcut print Twilight Toil by Allen Lewis, Allen Lewis, 1873 to 1957. Pencil signed by the artist lower right. Matted and framed. Allen Lewis was a printmaker, illustrator and teacher. He studied at the Buffalo Art Students League under George Bridgman. He left to study in Paris in 1894 enrolling in the Ecole des Beaux Arts. He produced his first etchings in Paris and his work was included in an exhibition with Whistler and Pennell in 1900. Returning to the United States he settled in New York. Alfred Steiglitzs Gallery 291 gave him a show of 43 etchings and drypoints. Throughout most of his career he worked on bookplate commissions and illustrating books. He is a noted etcher and block printer. He taught at the New School for Social Research 1932-1934. Vintage Wood Block Prints, American Graphic Art, Prints And Multiples, Wall Decor Collectibles.

Dimensions
Frame: 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. Image: 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chipped paint on frame. Refer to photos. Sold as is.

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