Bidspirit auction | Herschel C. Logan (Kansas, 1901-1987)


Herschel C. Logan (Kansas, 1901-1987) - HERSCHEL LOGAN (1901-1987) PENCIL SIGNED TAOS WOODCUT. Herschel C. Logan (Kansas, 1901-1987) Old Mission, Ranchos De Taos 1926 The rare, early and desirable woodcut printed on handmade laid paper depicts the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church at Taos, an iconic landmark for artists traveling in the Southwest. Signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left. Herschel Logan was 25 years old when this image was made. The following is an excerpt from The Prairie Woodcutter: The Story of Herschel C. Logan (Wichita, Kansas: McCormick-Armstrong Co., 1937. Mr. Logan has received many medals, ribbons and other honors for his prints which have been exhibited in most of the important American shows. He is one of the charter members of the Prairie Print Makers and by invitation became an active member in the Print Makers Society of California. His art activity has been centered in the Middle West where he is frequently referred to as 'The Prairie Woodcutter. Image measures 4 x 6.75, sheet is 8.25 x 10.5, mat is 11 x 14 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Image measures 4 x 6.75, sheet is 8.25 x 10.5, mat is 11 x 14 inches. Condition This fine and rare example is found in very fine condition, very clean, the full untrimmed sheet with wide margins, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair. Matted, not framed. Provenance The Sandzen Gallery Collection, Lindsborg, Kansas