$700
William Eugene Smith (American, 1918-1978). "Payday", linocut on wove paper, unknown edition size, pencil titled lower left margin, pencil signed lower right margin. A dark and fine impression of the scarce early print depicting an African American man at bust length wearing overalls and open collared shirt with his face turned slightly upward bearing a smile and holding a piece of straw in his mouth. Framed approximately 15.25" x 13.25". Image size approximately 8.125" x 6". Provenance: From the Private Collection of Benno & Babette Rothschild, Columbus, Georgia. Verso of frame with printed handwritten and typed information on the artist and piece.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-01-03
