HARRIS SCHRANK FINE PRINTS

Adolphe Appian (1819-1898), Barque de Pecheurs (also known as Barques de Cabotage Cotes d’Italie), etching, 1874, printed with title below and with the inscription Appian Sc. lower left. References: Curtis and Proute 40, Jennings 35, G. and A. Burton 37, second or third state (of 3). In excellent condition, printed on a cream laid paper, 5 3/4 x 8 3/4, the sheet 8 x 11 1/2 inches. A fine impression, printed with a subtle veil of plate tone, wiped selectively so that the central sail is bright; printed in a dark brownish/black ink. In the fine Burton catalogue it is [...]

Adolphe Appian (1818-1898), Une Mare (Environs de Rossillon), etching, 1867 [signed and dated in the plate]. References: Burton 23, Curtis and Proute 23, Jennings 19, first state (of 3), before letters.  Published (with letters) as no. 285 in Eaux-fortes Modernes, 5th year, May 1 1867. In good condition apart from moderate light stain, printed on a chine applique. 9 1/4 x 6 5/8, the sheet 18 x 12 1/2 inches. Provenance:  Ex Collection: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, sold to benefit the Museum by Christie’s, New York, September 2006. A fine impression of one of Appian’s best known images. [...]