A fine example of Philip Evergood’s place as a social commentator.
As is frequently true with Evergood’s work, Evergood’s titling of this work was inconsistent. It has been seen titled “Joyous Song” (the title used by Lippard), “Joyful Song”, and “Banjo Player”.
The only known printing of this work was the edition of 100 produced for Evergood’s longtime gallery, Gallery 63. This example is unnumbered.
Bearing the gallery sticker from Gallery 63 en verso, as originally framed.
This work is unframed but gallery-quality framing is available at discounted pricing with little delay before delivery. Please let us know if you would like this work framed.
This work is unframed but professional framing is available at discounted cost with little delay. Please select from the framing options or contact us if you wish to discuss the framing of the work. We frame exclusively with conservation-grade materials and put the work behind 99% UV-filtering art glass or Plexiglass.
Medium:
Lithograph, etched in zinc Date:
1964 Signature:
Signed in the plate Framing:
This work is unframed but gallery-quality framing is available at discounted pricing with little delay before delivery. Please let us know if you would like this work framed. Condition:
Fine condition except for glue residue at top and toning in the margins, neither of which affects the appearance or stability of the work. Sheet Size:
23.5 in. (h) x 19.25 in. (w) Provenance:
Apparently acquired from the artist by Brouka and Ziuta Gerst, and by descent to its most recent owner Literature: Catalogue Raisonne: Lippard 169
Joyous Song
$1,200.00
Philip Evergood (American)
Description
A fine example of Philip Evergood’s place as a social commentator.
As is frequently true with Evergood’s work, Evergood’s titling of this work was inconsistent. It has been seen titled “Joyous Song” (the title used by Lippard), “Joyful Song”, and “Banjo Player”.
The only known printing of this work was the edition of 100 produced for Evergood’s longtime gallery, Gallery 63. This example is unnumbered.
Bearing the gallery sticker from Gallery 63 en verso, as originally framed.
This work is unframed but gallery-quality framing is available at discounted pricing with little delay before delivery. Please let us know if you would like this work framed.
This work is unframed but professional framing is available at discounted cost with little delay. Please select from the framing options or contact us if you wish to discuss the framing of the work. We frame exclusively with conservation-grade materials and put the work behind 99% UV-filtering art glass or Plexiglass.
Additional information
Lithograph, Print
Unframed
Very Good Condition
1920-1940
Modern Print-Makers
No Frame, Black-Stained Ash (Medium), Clear Natural Ash (Medium), Clear Natural Maple (Medium), Waxed Cherry (Medium), Waxed Mahogany (Medium), Waxed Walnut (Medium)
Product Details
Medium:
Lithograph, etched in zinc
Date:
1964
Signature:
Signed in the plate
Framing:
This work is unframed but gallery-quality framing is available at discounted pricing with little delay before delivery. Please let us know if you would like this work framed.
Condition:
Fine condition except for glue residue at top and toning in the margins, neither of which affects the appearance or stability of the work.
Sheet Size:
23.5 in. (h) x 19.25 in. (w)
Provenance:
Apparently acquired from the artist by Brouka and Ziuta Gerst, and by descent to its most recent owner
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonne: Lippard 169
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