Bidspirit auction | Wanda Gag ”Stone Crusher” Lithograph

Wanda Gag ”Stone Crusher” Lithograph 1928 - Wanda Gag (American, 1893-1946). Lithograph print on paper titled ”Stone Crusher, ” 1928. Depicting a large piece of farming equipment moving through lush foliage. Pencil signed and dated along the lower right 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. Sight; height: 15 in x width: 12 in. Mat; height: 19 in x width: 16 in. Condition: The sheet is toned. There are no visible tears or losses. Very light undulation, particularly along the upper edge. Floated under a nonacidic mat. The work is not framed.