Sold for:
$1,476
$1,476
Fred Becker (American, 1913-2004) Five John Henry Subjects: Birth of John Henry ; John Henry Building a Rai 1936; John Henry + the Witch Woman ; John Henry's Death ; and John Henry's Funeral . Each signed "...Becker" in pencil l.r. and titled in pencil l.c. Wood engravings on Basingwerk Parchment with watermarks, image sizes to 6 x 4 1/2 in. (15.2 x 11.4 cm), unmatted, unframed. Condition: Margins over 1/2 inch with some deckled edges, tear to left margin of Death . Provenance: From the collection of WPA artist Maxwell Mandell, by descent to the current owner.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-05-16
