$326
Samuel V. Chamberlain (American, 1895-1975) Lot of Two Views of Menton: Fishing Boats, Menton, c. 1927, proposed edition of 50 (Chamberlain & Kingsland, 56); and Menton Tenements, c. 1927, proposed edition of 50 (Chamberlain & Kingsland, 57). Both signed "Samuel Chamberlain" in pencil l.r. and numbered in pencil l.l. Lithographs on chine collé, image sizes approximately 10 x 15 1/2 in. (25.5 x 39.3 cm), accompanied by a mat, both unframed. Condition: Margins 1 inch or more with creases near edges, toning, red pencil annotations to margins. Provenance: Through the family of the artist. N.B. Although the intention of the artist was to create editions of fifty impressions each, just over half of these were never pulled, and most of those pulled were destroyed in 1928.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-09-24
