$504
Albert Decaris (French, 1901-1988) Lot of Four Scenes of Spain and Italy: Storm over Florence, Corrida, and Two Impressions of Toledo All signed "Decaris" and editioned in pencil l. r., Storm over Florence .../100, titled l.l., Corrida 10/60, titled l.l., Toledo 98/100, titled l.l., and Toledo 100/100, untitled. Engravings on paper, plate sizes to 17 5/8 x 19 1/2 in. (44.8 x 49.5 cm), unframed. Condition: Toning, nicks, tears, and creases to some edges, tack holes, water stains, and foxing. N.B. Toledo is illustrated in Etched in Sunlight, Fifty Years in the Graphic Arts , by Samuel Chamberlain, p. 67. Chamberlain described Decaris, whom he knew in France, as "...one of the greatest engravers of his generation." (1) 1. Chamberlain, Samuel, Etched in Sunlight, Fifty Years in the Graphic Arts , Boston Public Library, 1968, p. 68.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-04-10
