Lot 209: Prescott Chaplin (1896-1968)

Twelve Mexican Woodcuts in colors': 'Water Vendor', 'The Mask', 'Peons', 'The Weaver', 'Market Place', 'Mexican Fisherman', 'Street Singers', 'Pottery Makers', 'Sombreros', 'Market Day - Mexico' and 'Bread' (missing 'The Gamblers'), 1931, signed and numbered on the portfolio label: Prescott Chaplin, portfolio of 11 color woodcuts on paper, various, the largest: 8.25 H x 10.75 W, Edition: 61 out of 100, est:$800/1200. Note: Published by Murray & Harris, Los Angeles, first edition, 1931. Accompanied by an additional framed woodcut ''Street Singers'' by Prescott Chaplin. Provenance: Private collection, La Habre Heights, CA

various, the largest: 8.25 H x 10.75 W

portfolio of 11 color woodcuts on paper

1931.0

Visual: Generally good condition with minor toning to the paper, concentrated along the edges. Colors strong. Portfolio with some wear to edges.

Provenance: Private collection, La Habre Heights, CA

Note: Published by Murray & Harris, Los Angeles, first edition, 1931. Accompanied by an additional framed woodcut ''Street Singers'' by Prescott Chaplin