Harris Schrank Fine Prints

Reginald Marsh (1898-1954), Skyline from Pier 10 Brooklyn, 1931, etching,  Sasowsky 129, fourth state (of 4). There were 18 impressions of the final state printed by Marsh; 11 postumous (1956); 100 Whitney, 1971. In excellent condition; with the usual fingerprints and stray spots of ink in the margins and paper trimmed a bit unevenly as characterizes the impressions printed personally by Marsh. Signed and annotated # 7 in pencil. Signed and dated in the plate, lower right.

Image size 6 3/8 x 11 7/8 inches (162 x 222 mm); sheet size 8 1/8 x 13 5/8 inches (206 x 346 mm).

A superb, richly inked impression, on cream laid paper, with full margins (5/8 to 1 1/8 inches).

One of only 18 lifetime impressions. In the artist’s original mat; an exhibition label on the mat back: XXII ND BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION – VENICE 1940. The label rubber-stamped and dated 10 MAG 40 XVIII (10 May 40). According to the label this impression was apparently sold or offered for sale at this exhibition by the Society of American Etchers; the price at the time was $40.

Label on original mat for Venice Biennial sale, 1940

Reginald Marsh (1898-1954), Skyline from Pier 10, Brooklyn, etching, 1931, signed in pencil [also signed in the plate]. Reference: Sasowsky 129. First state (of 4). In very good condition with margins (a couple of ink marks in margins, a stain upper right margin tip). Archival mounting (acid free board, window mat, not attached hinging). 6 1/2 x 11 7/8, the sheet 7 1/2 x 13 1/16 inches.

A fine impression of this rare first state proof, printed in black on laid paper.

This is one of the two first state proofs, proof A (proof B was extensively touched). The composition is complete in this proof except for the clouds and sky, which were added in the second state, and some small additions to the battleships, buildings and sky added in later states. Aside from the addition of the sky and clouds, the most apparent change in later states was the addition of windows to the tall flat building at the right.

Only one impression was made of the second state, two of the third, and a small number of the fourth state (18 or so).

William Meyerowitz (1898-1981), Armistice Day, 1918, etching with watercolor.

Edition not stated. Signed in pencil. Signed and dated in the plate, lower left.

Image size 9 3/4 x 8 inches (248 x 203 mm); sheet size 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches (314 x 241 mm).

A unique impression with the artist’s watercolor additions throughout, on off-white wove paper, with full margins (5/8 to 1 3/8 inches), in excellent condition.