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THBSigned Howie Michels Artist's Proof, Cow Skull, 1997
Lot 289
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Howie Michels (American, 20th century). Woodblock Artist's Proof, 1997. Signed "Howie Michels" in black ink on lower right. "Artist's Proof" handwritten in black ink on the lower left. Initialed "H.M." and dated "97" in the plate. A striking artist's proof by American artist Howie Michels, presenting a powerful rendering of a cow skull depicted in profile below a juicy apple dangling from a leafy branch, this composition complemented by a bold striated background, and all delineated in black and white. A fabulous signed woodblock engraving - an artist's proof by Howie Michels, set in a custom frame and ready to display. Size of image: 11.875" L x 11.75" W (30.2 cm x 29.8 cm) Size of frame: 22.2" L x 22" W (56.4 cm x 55.9 cm)
Howie Michels works in a several media, including woodblock engravings like this example, and his work has illustrated books by authors such as Stephen Dobyns, Peter Straub, and Charles Simic. Michels is married to the esteemed author and Bard College professor Francine Prose and was once associated with punk rock poet Patti Smith.
Provenance: ex-J Compton Gallery, Wimberley, Texas, USA
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167029Woodblock engraving has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in excellent condition. Signed "Howie Michels" in black ink on lower right. "Artist's Proof" handwritten in black ink on the lower left. Initialed "H.M." and dated "97" in the plate.Condition
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