Description: On offer, we have, a signed woodcut, woodblock or possibly linocut by American artist Prescott Chaplin. It is signed and titled in pencil. "Sails" is a portrait of sail boats near a dock. This is top mounted (not laid down) in a matte with a protective plastic cover. The matte measures 14" X 10" with the print 9 3/4" X 6 3/4" and the image 5" X 3 1/2". About the artist: Prescott Chaplin (1897-1968), printmaker, painter, writer and lecturer, was born in Seattle, Washington but raised in Boston, Massachusetts where he was educated in private schools. He studied writing with George Sterling, Jack London and Herbert Forder, and art with George Bellows, William M. Chase, Max Bori and John Butler. Chaplin was a rover and over the years he wrote for newspapers and periodicals across the country. In 1930, he published a portfolio of woodcuts entitled Mexican Woodcuts, which was exhibited nationally at colleges and galleries as well as in Mexico and Cuba. His other published books include To What Green Altar? and Pershing Square. After establishing himself in Los Angeles in the 1930s, he eventually opened the Prescott Chaplin School of Art. During the 1930s and 1940s he wrote screenplays for Hollywood and his list of credit included Private Jones, Never Give a Sucker an Even Break, For Women Only, and Women of the North Country. (Annex Galleries) We believe this is in excellent condition. The print is bright, bold, clean and clear. I see no flaws. The matte has some fingerprints. As I am not an expert on art, please see my photographs for more description. This is from my friend who collects everything and is starting to part with a few of his treasures. I will be happy to answer any questions and, of course, combine your shipping.
Price: 135 USD
Location: Summerland, California
End Time: 2024-12-30T23:37:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Prescott Chaplin
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Prescott Chaplin
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Region of Origin: North America
Framing: Matted
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Item Height: 14" Matte, 9 3/4" Print
Style: Modernist
Features: Signed
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 10" Matte, 6 3/4" Print
Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: Yes
Color: Black & White
Title: Sails
Material: Woodcut & Block
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Print Surface: Paper
Subject: Sailboats
Type: Print
Theme: Nautical
Production Technique: Woodcut Printing
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
