Derricks at Night- - 1927, Drypoint.

McCarron 62. Edition 104, one of 47 first state impressions. Signed in pencil; signed in the plate, lower right.Titled in pencil, in the bottom left sheet edge.

Image size 7 7/8 x 11 7/8 inches (200 x 301 mm), sheet size 12 x 16 1/8 inches (305 x 410 mm).

A superb, atmospheric impression in warm black ink, with rich burr, on cream wove paper; full margins (2 to 2 1/4 inches), in excellent condition.

Illustrated in Contemporary American Etching, American Art Dealers Association, New York, 1930.

Collections: AMP, BMNY, CU, DIA, FAMSF, HU, LC, MFA, MMA, MOMA, RU, SLM, YU.

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Shadow Dance - - 1930, Drypoint and Sand Ground.

McCarron 88. Edition 109 (including at least 7 trial proofs. Signed in pencil. Signed in the plate, lower right. Inscribed in the bottom sheet edge, verso: Park Ave. at 34th St. This print was given to me by Mrs. Lucille Lewis. The man on the left is Mr. Lewis himself.

Image size 9 7/16 x 10 7/8 inches (240 x 276 mm); sheet size 13 1/8 x 14 7/8 inches (333 x 378 mm).

A superb, rich impression, on cream wove paper, with full margins (1 3/4 to 2 inches); in pristine condition.

Provenance: Lucile Lewis, the artist's wife; gifted to Wolfgang A. Herz, print collector, bibliophile, and art patron, who assembled an important collection of early 20th century American prints.

Collections: BCMA, MNA, BMNY, CU, DIA, EC, IU, NAM, NGA, NYPL, PA, PMA, RU, UCS, WU, YU.

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Stoops in Snow- - 1930, Drypoint and Sand Ground.

McCarron 89. Edition 115 (including 8 trial proofs); second state of two. Signed in pencil. Signed in the plate, lower left.

Image size 8 7/8 x 14 3/4 inches (225 x 375 mm); sheet size 13 3/8 x 18 3/8 inches (340 x 467 mm).

A superb impression, on cream laid paper, with full margins (1 3/4 inches all sides). Slight toning to the center left and center right sheet edges verso, where previously taped; otherwise in excellent condition.

Collections: ASU, BCMA, BMNY, CHM, CU, DIA, MFA, NGA,NYPL, PA, PMA, RU, TC, UGS, WAMM, YU.

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Little Penthouse- - 1931, Drypoint.

McCarron 91. Edition 84. Signed in pencil. Signed in the plate, lower left.

Image size 9 7/8 x 6 13/16 inches (251 x 173 mm); sheet size 11 5/8 x 8 9/16 inches (295 x 217 mm).

A superb, atmospheric impression, with rich velvety burr, in warm black ink, on cream wove paper; full margins (3/4 to 1 inch), in pristine condition.

Commissioned for inclusion in the deluxe edition of American Etchers, Vol. IX: Martin Lewis, published in an edition of 75 by P & D Colnaghi, London. This impression No. 38, with the Notary's signed document included with the book; the volume pages still uncut.

Collections: BCM, BM, CCC, DIA, GAG, FMC, HU, MIA, MOMA, WU, YU.

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Arc Welders - - 1937, Drypoint and sand ground.

McCarron 124. Edition 33 (including 5 trial proofs). Signed in pencil. With the stamp Lucile Deming Lewis Collection in the bottom left corner, verso.

Image size 10 x 7 15/16 inches (254 x 202 mm); sheet size 14 3/8 x 10 5/8 inches (365 x 270 mm).

A superb, rich impression, on cream wove paper, with full margins (1 3/8 to 2 3/8 inches); original hinge remains on the left sheet edge, recto, well away from the image, in excellent condition.

Reproduced: L’Amérique de la Dépression: Artistes Engagés des Années 30, Musée-Gallerie de la Seita, Paris, 1996. Exhibited: L’Amérique de la Dépression: Artistes Engagés des Années 30, Musée-Galerie de la Seita, Paris, 1996-97.

Collections: BPL, CU, DIA, FU, YU.

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Chance Meeting - - 1941, Drypoint.

McCarron 131. Edition 105. Signed in pencil.

Image size 10 3/8 x 7 3/8 inches (264 x 187 mm); sheet size 15 1/2 x 10 11/16 inches (394 x 271 mm).

A superb, luminous impression, on cream laid paper, with full margins (1 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches); original hinge remains on the top sheet edge, recto, well away from the image, in excellent condition.

Commissioned by the Society of American Etchers, Brooklyn.

Collections: AD, ASU, BMNY, BPL, BSU, CAM, CGA, CHM, CM, CWAM, DIA, DMA, EC, FAM, FAMSF, FWM, HU, LC, MAM, MAMW, MCNY, MFAH, MMA, MOMA, NBM, NGA, NYPL, PMA, RC, SAG, UC, UCSB, UNC, WAMM, WMAA, WU, YU.

SOLD