Lot 268: Prescott Chaplin (1897-1968 Los Angeles, CA)

Prescott Chaplin (1897-1968 Los Angeles, CA) 'Twelve Mexican Woodcuts in colors'': 'Water Vendor', 'The Mask', 'Peons', 'The Weaver', 'Market Place', 'Mexican Fisherman', 'Street Singers', 'Pottery Makers', 'The Gamblers', 'Sombreros', 'Market Day - Mexico' and 'Bread', 1931, signed and numbered on the portfolio label: Prescott Chaplin, portfolio of 15 color woodcuts on paper, various, the largest: 8.25'' x 10.75'', various, the largest: 8.25 H x 10.75 W

various, the largest: 8.25 H x 10.75 W

portfolio of 15 color woodcuts on paper

1931.0

Visual: Generally good condition with minor toning to paper, concentrated along the edges, and some spots of stain. Colors strong. Portfolio with some wear to edges and to the 'X' of Mexican on the cover label.

Literature: Published by Murray & Harris, Los Angeles, CA, first edition, 1931

Provenance: Private Collection, Pasadena, CA

Note: The present lot includes the complete portfolio plus three additional duplicate woodcuts: ''Peons'', ''Market Place'' and ''Pottery Makers''. ''The Gamblers'' appears to be a different style of print, using different paper and with a printed title and printed artist name in the lower margin