Bidspirit auction | Adolf Arthur Dehn (1895-1968)

Adolf Arthur Dehn (1895-1968) - ADOLF DEHN 'SWINGING AT THE SAVOY RARE 1941 LITHOGRAPH. Adolf Arthur Dehn (1895-1968) Swinging at the Savoy 1941 The scarcely seen lithograph from an edition of only 30 prints on RIVES watermark paper is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right. This is a nice, well-inked example. At the time this image was made, Adolf Dehn had just returned to New York after nearly a decade in Europe. He lost no time observing Harlem nightlife with exactly the same satirical eye he had developed in Europe, as seen in his other 1920s and 1930s lithographs in this catalog. In Paris, as in New York, his work frequently drew from nightclubs, burlesque houses and other popular entertainments, capturing both patrons and performers with the same mixture of observation, humor and social satire. The British Museum notes how Dehn was a keen jazz fan who frequented Harlem's speakeasies, clubs and dance halls. Unframed. This print was acquired directly from the artist's family. Image size 12.5 x 17.75, sheet measures 16 x 22.75 inches, no frame. 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 size 12.5 x 17.75, sheet measures 16 x 22.75 inches, no frame. Condition Very good condition, noting light storage toning at the extreme deckle edges of the sheet, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair. There is no evidence that this print has ever been framed or mounted. Provenance Private collection, North Kansas City, Missouri.