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THBJack Levine (American, 1915 - 2010) Collection of loose sketches, mostly on grey paper depicting Jap
Lot 256
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Cheffins
Sutton Ely
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
The business of Cheffins has been built upon the strong values of excellence, integrity and professionalism. These values have been at the heart of how we do business since our inception in 1825 and have stood us in good stead as we adapted to a changing world. Cheffins today is one of the leading p...Read more
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By Cheffins
Jan 28, 2016 - Jan 28, 2016
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2016-01-28 06:00:00
2016-01-28 10:00:00
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Jack Levine (American, 1915 - 2010) Collection of loose sketches, mostly on grey paper depicting Japanese culture, and including a fragment of the 'Facing East' deluxe portfolio, edition 2365/2500, printed in New York and Paris, 1970 (quantity) signed to title lithograph (approximately 71 in total) 48 x 32cm (19 x 12in)
Other Notes: Jack Levine was a renowned American realist painter and printmaker who created satirical work about modern American culture. 'Facing East' features sketches made by Levine during his numerous trips to Japan. Originally made in 1970, it is a portfolio of 2,500 editions with an introductory text by James A. Michener, a prominent 20th Century American author.
For this edition of 'Facing East' the four original lithographs were printed by The Bank Street Atellier, New York. The typography and original woodcuts were printed by Fequet et Baudier, Paris. The sketchbook was printed by Daniel Jacomet, Paris. The portfolios were executed by Adine, Paris. Printed by Maecenas Press - Random House, New York, 1970. Facing East is approximately 21 pages. Approximately 50 other loose lithographs of figures, mainly Geishas, inscribed, some with hand colouring. All with a little wear and tear to the paper, some slight creasing and a little loss of colour. - Shipping Info
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