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Chessmen

Name: Chessmen
SKU: amen-chessmen
Price: 645.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$645.00

Irving Amen (American)

SKU: amen-chessmen Categories: Amen, Decorative Accent, Etching, Figurative, Framed, Illustration, Landscape, Pastel Colors, Post-War Twentieth Century, Prints & Multiples, Traditional Print

Description

Irving Amen made several works on the theme of chess, including this etching printed in 1962. Depicted are elaborate, whimsical pieces on a chess board. The king appears quizzical and sports a curled moustache and pointed beard; the buxom queen is featured in profile; the pawn has a nervous look; a proud steed represents the knight; and a castle tower with a pennant blowing in the wind represents the rook. This print enjoys a beautiful example of Amen’s signature. Please note that this print is from the first printing in an edition of 60, apparently hand-colored, and not the more commonplace black and white etchings printed in 1966 in an edition of 90.

Additional information

Medium	Lithograph
Date	1920-1940
Signing, Dating, and Titling	Signed, dated, editioned, and titled en recto at bottom
Framing	Custom framed and matted using conservation materials
Condition	Excellent Condition
Type	Old Etchings

Details

Medium:
Hand-Colored Etching on Wove Paper
Date:
1962
Edition:
Impression 10 from the edition of 60
Signature:
Signed by the Artist in pencil, en recto lower right, with date. Editioned and titled en recto lower left. Signature is especially attractive–clear and bold.
Framing:
This example is presented in a custom frame behind 99% UV-blocking art glass using strictly conservation-grade materials.
Condition:
Excellent condition but for glue from prior framing on the sheet. Glue appears to be stable and inert and is entirely hidden by the mat.
Framed Size:
15.25 in. (h) x 17.5 in. (w) x .7 in. (d)
Image Size:
8 in. (h) x 10.25 in. (w)

Price & Purchase

Price:

$645

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