Ben Shahn

LOT 16 BEN SHAHN 1898 - 1969 FOR THE SAKE OF A SINGLE VERSE RILKE PORTFOLIO (PRESCOTT 113 - 136) The complete portfolio, comprising 23 lithographs printed in colors, and text by Rainer Maria Rilke, 1968, each signed in red with brush, also signed and dedicated on the justification, numbered 'HC II', one of 10 hors commerce impressions reserved for the collaborators (aside from the edition of 200), on Richard de Bas paper, with text on Arches and the unsigned headpiece, printed by Atelier Mourlot Ltd., New York, contained in the original linen-covered case (23 prints) each sheet 570 by 450 mm 22 1/2 by 17 3/4 in

Lot 176 Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969), Stefan Martin, engraver (American, b. 1936) Martin Luther King , 1966, edition of 300, published by International Graphic Arts Society, Inc., New York (Prescott, 72). Signed "Ben Shahn" in brown ink and with chop l.r., signed "Stefan Martin Sc." in pencil l.l., numbered "77/300" in pencil l.l. Wood engraving on Japan paper, image size 18 3/4 x 15 1/4 in. (47.5 x 38.6 cm), framed. Condition: Gentle toning, water or similar staining to lower edge. Estimate $700-900 The sheet measures 24 x 20 in.

Lot 121 Ben Shahn MINE BUILDING (P. 22) Hand-colored screenprint, 1956, signed in red ink, edition of 63, published by Kennedy Graphics, New York. 17 x 28 3/4 inches. C Estimate $200-300 A few small foxing spots and some rippling in the margins, a tear at top sheet edge extending to image edge, two tears (possibly a reattached area?) at right sheet edge extending to image edge, otherwise in apparently good condition, with margins, framed (unexamined out of the frame). Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.

BEN SHAHN Seated Woman with a Shawl and Book. Brush and pen and black ink on cream wove paper, 1963. 335x260 mm; 13 1/4x10 1/4 inches. Signed in black ink, lower right recto. Ex-collection Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York; and Terry Dintenfass, Inc., New York, with the labels on the frame back. Estimate $1,000-1,500

Lot 753 Ben Shahn (1898-1969) BIRDS OVER THE CITY (PRESCOTT 78) Color lithograph, 1968, on Arches, signed in red ink, numbered 101/135, printed to the edges on two sides, pale offsetting (uneven), a few unobtrusive handling creases, a small pressure mark in an uninked area top left, otherwise in apparently good condition, the full sheet, framed (unexamined out of the frame). Sheet 29 x 21 5/8 inches; 737 x 549 mm. C Estimate $700-1,000 Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.