Bidspirit auction | Wanda Gag ”Wraiths” Figural Lithograph

Wanda Gag ”Wraiths” Figural Lithograph 1920 - Wanda Gag (American, 1893-1946). Lithograph on paper print titled ”Wraiths, ” 1920. Depicting two nude figures. Pencil titled and dated along the lower right; numbered ”No. 6” along the lower center. Initialed in plate along the lower left. Provenance: From the collection of Colles & John Larkin, Minnesota; acquired directly from the artist's estate. As pillars of the Twin Cities cultural community, Colles B. Larkin and her late husband, Dr. John Larkin (1930-2019), spent decades quietly driving the growth and prestige of Minnesota’s arts scene. The couple served as a formidable bridge between professional scholarship and institutional stewardship: Colles brought the scholarly rigor of an experienced curator, while Dr. Larkin provided nearly six combined decades of board leadership at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) and the Minnesota Museum of American Art (The M). Together, they didn't just collect fine art; they actively sustained the region's cultural ecosystem by funding exhibitions, donating key works to public collections, and opening their private holdings to scholars and art lovers alike. Lots from the Larkin Collection signify an origin anchored in deep artistic expertise, civic vision, and an unwavering commitment to the Minnesota arts community. Sheet; height: 13 in x width: 9 1/4 in. Mat; height: 20 in x width: 16 in. Condition: The sheet is unevenly toned. There is a loss along the lower right corner. Evidence of moisture exposure, including a tide line along the right edge and scattered areas of foxing. Scattered creases, particularly along the corners, including a horizontal crease along the center. Wear along the extreme edges, including minute tears. The extreme edges are uneven, particularly the lower edge, and may have been trimmed. Floated under a nonacidic mat. Affixed to the mat via two hinges along the upper edge. The work is not framed.