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Vintage Etchings and Art Work - 1890's to 1970's - Including Commercial and Advertising Art
James Chapin
Arthur William Heintzelman
John McGrath
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Vintage etching titled "Barskin Creek Tenn", by Leon Pescheret. Such a wonderful image, you could just walk right up the path and into the cabin that has smoke rising from the chimney. It is pencil titled and signed, and signed/dated 1934 in the plate. The image measures 9" x 7" plate, and the entire sheet is 14" x 11". This etching has just come back from restoration and now shows the original tones and shading. Condition is near mint with no problems to note. It is in an older blonde maple wood frame and new mat with archival glass.
Leon Rene Pescheret; painter, illustrator, etcher, craftsman, architect, writer, teacher, and designer; was born in Chiswick, England in 1892 and died in 1961. Pescheret studied at the Royal College of Engraving in Kensington, England; Battersea Polytechnic in London; the Art Institute of Chicago; and in Belgium. He was a pupil of Fleury, Millet, Malcolm Osborn, and Roger Hebbelinck. He was a member of the Palette and Chisel Club; Chicago Society of Etchers; the American Color Print Society; the Society of American Printmakers; and the Printmaker's Society of California. He is a listed artist whos work was well exhibited.
| | |  | | Monotype of Mexican Man in Sombreo by Carl Pappe
Vintage monotype of Mexican man in a sombrero with serape by Carl Pappe. The dimensions inside the plate mark measures 18" by 11-1/2". This print has dark hues and tones with a rich painterly surface. It is a strong impression signed in pencil by the artist. The work was done on off-white paper and is in excellent condition. It is not laid down, scraped, torn, or water dammaged. Monotyping produces a unique print, or monotype (only one), because most of the ink is removed during the initial pressing. So this is likely the only copy of this print.
Born in Hungary in 1900, Carl Pappe was five years old, his father immigrated to the United States in search for a new life for his family. From 1921 to 1925 Carl attended the Cleveland School of Art (now the Cleveland Institute of Art). Amidst the Depression, he visited Mexico City in 1934 and began to work as a cook and tour guide to earn money for rent on a studio where he could paint. He met Bernice Goodspeed, his future wife; an anthropologist and tour guide specializing in sites of antiquity. She became a designer of silver jewelry and authored books on Mexican folklore, illustrated by her husband Carl. They opened a gallery in the still quaint silver mining town of Taxco, southwest of Mexico City. He died at age 98, in 1998 in Taxco, he was poor financially yet very rich in personal friendships. Carl Pappe is a well listed artist with documented auction records who worked in many mediums.
| | |  | | Vintage Pen and Ink Illustration - George Baumgard Dated 1926 - Salons of America Art Society Exhibit at Anderson Galleries
Vintage pen and ink illustration by George Baumgard signed and dated 1926. This work measures 10" by 14" and is titled "Colorfull Moments". The work depicts a group of men gathered in an industrial or commercial space, possibly some type of club. The center figure leaning back in the chair has the attention of the others as he speaks. The figure on the left with pince-nez glasses and listens while rolling his cigarette. This drawing celebrates the bohemian spirit of the jazz-age. It is in good condition with moderate toning and is not laid down.
The original label on the back indicates that the work was shown in the spring "Salons of America" exhibit at the Anderson Galleries in New York. Salons of America was an art society founded in 1922. The original board of directors included Charles Demuth, E.E. Cummings, Gaston Lachaise, and George Luks. George Baumgard is a listed illustrator and painter with an entry in "Who's Who in American Art". He studied at the New York School of Art with Edward Hopper and Rockwell Kent in 1905. During much of his career, he lived in the borough of Brooklyn.
| | |  | | Circa 1900 Watercolor of Artist's Studio - Nice Interior with Great Detail and Color
Antique watercolor on paper of the interior of an artist's studio, unsigned and circa 1900. In a gold tone period frame with wood backing, size 20 X 16. The image is approx. 9" X 13" and is in very good condition. However, but does have one light scrape in the bottom middle. The watercolor has been exaimed out of the frame and was found to be laid down at the corners. At this time a new tan mat was cut and glass placed in front of the image. The back has a hand written note that explains that the image is of an artist's studio. Warm and vibrant colors, it's a work done by an artist of obvious talent. Additional images of this work can be easily emailed. Insured shipping in the USA will be $8.50.
| | |  | | Vintage Signed Lithograph by James Ormsbee Chapin - Boy With Clarinet
Vintage pencil signed lithograph by James Chapin of a young clarinet player. The work measures 15 1/2" by 11". The clarinet player is beautifully portrayed, you can almost hear the notes he is playing. The vintage clothing and the divided light door with glass door knob dates the time period to the 1930's. Condition is very good. This lithograph has just come back from restoration and now shows the original tones and shading. A thin hole that measures 1/4" long by 1/16" wide was backed and infilled. It is framed in a period Art Deco style silver and back frame and has a new mat.
A portrait and figure artist, James Chapin first studied at New York's Cooper Union and the Art Students League. He won major awards at both the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Art Institute of Chicago that launched his career as a major painter and printmaker. His first experiments with original lithography were made in the early 1930's. Altogether, Chapin created about thirty works of art in this medium. His works are in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Newark Museum, the San Diego Museum of Art, Denver Museum of Art, and the National Portrait Gallery, Washington.
| | |  | | Vintage 1940's Woodcut of the Chateau Frontenac Quebec Canada - S T Allen
Lush vintage woodcut of the Chateau Frontenac Hotel in Quebec, Canada. This circa 1940 print measures 10" by 8" in the frame. It is signed and titled in pencil, "Chateau Frontenac at Sunset" S T Allen. It provides a wonderful image of this Quebec landmark. The framing and matte are new, and the framing meets archival standards with Tru-Vue museum glass and non-acidic materials. The edition size of the print is unknown but was most likely very small. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $7.50.
| | |  | | Antique Etching Lucerne Switzerland with Chapel Bridge, Steam / Paddle Boat, and Tower - Signed and Titled
Antique etching of Lucerne Switzerland signed and titled in pencil. The talent of the artist is evident in the amount of detail in the image and the quality of the rendering. Framed the work is 11-3/4" by 9-1/4", the image itself is 5-5/8" by 3-5/8". The etching has been recently remated with acid free material and the dark brown, simple wood frame is in great condition. Note the paddle/steam boat on the lake. C1915 this etching has moderate toning which is much lessened by the frame and mating. Please click on the inset picture to see a large view of this work. Shipping in the USA will be $5.00.
| | |  | | Antique Portrait Painting on Cobweb or Spiderweb - German Art in Folio - Franz Richard Unterberger Innsbruck
Circa 1890 German portrait painting on spiderweb in folio. This painting measures 4 by 5 inches, and the book or folio is 8" X 10". A paper label inside the cover states in English and German "Painting on Cobweb, Fr. Unterberger, Innsbruck, Tirol. Franz Richard Unterberger was born in Innsbruck Austria in 1838. He studied at the Academy of Munich, with Albert Zimmerman, at Weimar, and under Andreas Achenbach at Dusseldorf. This painting is in excellent condition but has two small damaged areas. They are near the woman's shoulder and the web is torn. The colors in the painting are beautiful and vibrant and the talent of the artist evident. The earliest instances of using gathered layers of spiderweb as a canvas date back to 15th century in Bavaria. This is a quality example of a rare art form. Additional photos can be emailed. Insured shipping in the USA will be $14.50 or $20.00 outside of the US.
| | |  | | Turn of the Century Victorian Hand Painted Artist Pallet - Landscape Painting with Goldenrod
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Beautiful antique hand painted wooden artist pallet. The pallet has an landscape painted in oils surrounded by sprays of goldenrod. Unsigned but very well done the pallet is 8 1/2" by 6". Condition is very good with no splits to the wood and no scraps to the painting.
| | |  | | Vintage Etching by John McGrath of Baltimore - France Buvette
Small vintage etching by listed artist John McGrath that depicts the working class French drawing water from a public fountain. The image is moderately toned and measures 4 1/4" by 5". It is signed in pencil by the artist and is currently in a worn black 10 X 10 frame. The translation of the French word Buvette can refer to a drinking fountain serving spring water or natural mineral water. This etching is not dated but might be from the early part of his career when he studied in France.
The Baltimore artist John McGrath studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Paris at the Académie Julian and Académie Colarossi. He was active in the Watercolor Club and the Charcoal Club, two Baltimore art groups. McGrath had the opportunity to show Etta Cone his work in 1931 and she selected 16 prints and two watercolors. McGrath was now able to say that his work was included in the Cone Collection at The Baltimore Museum of Art.
| | |  | | 1920's Drypoint Etching by Max Bruning - Semi Nude Woman Smoking Turkish Pipe
Wonderful 1920's drypoint etching with a sepia tint signed in pencil by the German artist Max Bruning. This work features a semi nude woman in a seated position who is smoking a Turkish water pipe. Her exotic surroundings include animal skin wraps and rug with a Moorish table. The etching measures approx. 11.5 inches by 16 (image is 10-3/4" by 8-1/2"). Condition is good with some minor soiling and rubbing in the margins, this includes the signature. The image itself is not rubbed or toned from exposure to sunlight.
Bruning, Max (Delitzsch, 1887 - Lindau, 1968). At the age of 15 Bruning attended the Leipzig Academy of Art where he studied under Austrian painter Alois Kolb and printmaker Peter Halm. During the First World War (1914-1918) he was an official war artist, with a commission from the German government. However, it is the erotic art produced by Max Bruning during the 1920’s for which he is well known. In addition to his limited edition etchings, his naughty images were also reproduced on postcards and used for advertising purposes. In the 1930’s the rise of Hitler’s government caused him to flee to Austria. When the war ended in 1945 he settled in Lindau. Here the art he created consisted mostly landscape paintings and watercolors. According to the website artoftheprint.com – “Although Max Bruning did not number his engravings and etchings in specific editions, they were published in quite small numbers. As well, many impressions were destroyed as degenerate art when the Nazis took power. Thus his remarkable art is today quite scarce.”
| | |  | | Vintage 1950's Signed Color Etching of Town Hall Bremen Germany
Framed color etching of the city hall in Bremen Germany. The frame measures 12" by 10" and the etching is the same size. It is titled and signed in pencil but the signature is not legible. The etching has moderate toning and is not laid down (glued to a backing). The thin silver colored frame appears to be original and is in good condition. Please click on the inset picture to see a large view of this work. Insured shipping in the USA will be $5.00.
| | |  | | Barbara Nessim Color Illustration for Magazine 1964 - Terry Southern's Candy
Hand colored monotype etching from 1964 by Barbara Nessim. This image was created to illustrate a magazine article on Terry Southern's book "Candy". Per the artist: "For your information that is probably the only hand colored print that exists. Also I never made an edition of them so there are only very few etchings that are around - I would say only around 3 to 5 tops - all would be "artists proofs". This etching is in excellent condition and framed it measures 17" by 14".
Barbara Nessim is an internationally known artist, illustrator and educator. She received her art training at Pratt Institute (1956-60) in the Department of Illustration and Fine Art. Since 1980 she has been using the computer to create art and has lectured widely on the subject. Her paintings and drawings are part of numerous public and private collections and have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide. Nessim's work is in the permanent collection of The Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, USA; Lunds Kunsthal, Lund, Sweden; and the Szepmuveszeti Museum in Budapest, Hungary, among others.
| | |  | | Vintage Black Light Poster - Lithograph Signed R. Bell 1967 - Pink Yellow Flames on Silver Backround
1960's lithograph black light poster with pink and yellow flames on a silver backround. This wonderful poster was printed a heavy paper and measures 25" by 19". It is signed R. Bell 1967 and condition is excellent. This is not a cheap, mass produced poster. It was very well printed and most likely few exist. Condition is near mint and very groovy. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $7.00.
| | |  | | Vintage Black Light Poster - Lithograph Signed R. Papele 1967 - Asian Design on Red Backround
1960's lithograph black light poster with an Asian infulenced design on a red backround. This wonderful poster was printed a heavy paper and measures 25" by 19". It is signed R. Papele 1967 and condition is excellent condition. This is not a cheap, mass produced poster. It was very well printed and most likely few exist. Condition is near mint and very groovy. Insured shipping in the USA will be $7.00.
| | |  | | Signed Etching by Arthur William Heintzelman - George Washington "Colonial Home Life"
Signed etching by Arthur William Heintzelman entitled "Colonial Home Life." depicting George Washington as a boy with mother. This work is from the portfolio "The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington." George Washington Memorial Association, 1932. Plates printed by Henry E. Carling, London, England. Edition 1000. Plates cancelled. Signed and titled by Heintzelman in pencil. In excellent condition, with no toning and not laid down. It comes in a simple black frame (worn) with new matte. This print has a wonderful genre quality, with a cat in the foreground, an array of pewter on the mantel, and a chair by the fire.
Arthur William Heintzelman - painter, etcher, copyist, teacher, and museum curator - was born on November 22, 1891 in Newark, NJ. Heintzelman was a member of the National Academy of Design in New York City; the Chicago Society of Etchers; the Philadelphia Society of Etchers; the Society of American Etchers in Brooklyn, NY ( later the Brooklyn Society of Etchers); the Audubon Artists in New York City; the Société de la Gravure Originale en Noir in Paris; the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris; the American Art Association of Paris; the Providence Art Club in RI; the Marblehead Art Association in MA; the American Association of Museum Directors; the American Federation of Arts; the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City; the Salmagundi Club in New York City; the American National Commercial Engravers; and the California Printmakers.
| | |  | | Huge Victorian Celluloid Photo Image Button Pin Frame with Roses and Flowers - Wedding Portrait
Late Victorian metal photographic pin style frame with wedding portrait. The back is made of metal and it has an angled clip attached to display the frame (this clip looks to be a later addition, but works fine). The frame measures 9" across and condition is really excellent. Such a beautiful couple! Condition is excellent. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $6.00, and shipping costs for multiple purchases are automatically discounted.
| | |  | | Irving Amen Signed Color Lithograph - Chess Strategy
Vintage limited edition lithograph by listed artist Irving Amen that depicts two chess player and a group of onlookers. The print is in wonderful condition and measures 13 1/2" x 17 1/2". It is signed, titled, and numbered in pencil by the artist. This print is number 15 of 300 and was never framed.
Irving Amen is a twentieth century sculptor, painter, etcher, silk-screen and woodcut artist. He studied at the Art Students League in New York and at the Academy Grande Chaumiere in Paris. Besides practicing his art, Amen also taught classes in sculptor and printmaking at such influential schools as the Pratt Institute (1961) and at Notre Dame University (1962). His art was exhibited with the Society of American Graphic Artists, the Library of Congress and the National Academy of Design. In 1949 the Smithsonian Institution also launched a one man exhibition of his work. Amen's famous art is now included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Bibliotheque Royale, Brussels, the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris.
| | |  | | Small Mid-Century Tourist Souvenir Oil Painting of Chinatown in San Francisco - Signed
Good quality mid-century signed oil painting of Chinatown in San Francisco. The focal point in the painting is a cable car as it moves through Chinatown. The painting measures 8-1/2 by 6-1/2 and is signed, and the signature looks like "Emile". Framed the painting measures 12-1/2 by 10-1/2 it is floated on a green backround. Condition is excellent. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $6.00, and shipping costs for multiple purchases are automatically discounted. Orders from foreign countries are no problem but please email for shipping costs.
| | |  | | ColecoVision Video Game System Concept Drawing - Commercial Art - Dated 1982
Signed Coleco Industries engineering, concept design drawing for the ColecoVision video game or gaming console. This is an original one of a kind piece. It was done on board with gouache and ink and has a clear plastic protective sheet over it. The back of the board has a stamped ink label, with the date and the designers name. It is also marked confidential. This is a great piece for the art or vintage video, or computer collector. The drawing measures 14 3/4" X 11 5/8" and is in great condition.
According to Wikipedia:"ColecoVision is Coleco Industries' second generation home video game console and was released August 1982. The ColecoVision offered arcade-quality graphics and gaming style, the ability to play Atari 2600 video games, and the means to expand the system's basic hardware. Released with a catalog of twelve launch titles, with an additional ten games announced for 1982, approximately 125 titles in total were published as ROM cartridges for the system between 1982 and 1984."
| | |  | | Vintage Signed Etching by Don Swann - Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC
Vintage signed copper plate etching by listed artist Don Swann. In the frame this etching measures 14-1/2" by 11-5/8" and the image itself is 7" by 5-3/4". It has a nice view of Pennsylvania Ave looking toward The White House. This print is signed and titled in pencil. It is numbered 84/300. The condition is excellent with only very minor toning. This print has been examined out of the frame and is not laid (glued) down. The simple black frame was touched-up, the mat replaced, glass cleaned, and then the print was put back into the frame. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $8.50.
Samuel Donovan [Don] Swann (1889-1954) studied art in Munich and in Rome but lived and worked in Baltimore. The focus of most of his etchings was historic Americana, particularly views of his native state. In 1939, Swann issued an illustrated book, Colonial and Historic Homes of Maryland, dealing with 18th century Maryland. Swann's etchings can be found in such major collections as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the United States Naval Museum, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution.
| | |  | | Vintage Signed Sporting or Duck Hunting Etching by Don Swann
Vintage signed copper plate etching by listed artist Don Swann. This etching measures 7-1/2" by 6-1/4" and the image is 6" by 4". It has good subject matter that is nicely rendered. This print is signed in pencil and numbered 191/300. The condition is excellent with only very minor toning. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $8.50. Orders from most foreign countries are no problem.
Samuel Donovan [Don] Swann (1889-1954) studied art in Munich and in Rome but lived and worked in Baltimore. The focus of most of his etchings was historic Americana, particularly views of his native state. In 1939, Swann issued an illustrated book, Colonial and Historic Homes of Maryland, dealing with 18th century Maryland. Swann's etchings can be found in such major collections as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the United States Naval Museum, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution.
| | |  | | Antique Victorian Tintype Girl with Doll on Lap Framed and Matted - 1/2 Plate Size
Antique, Victorian era tintype of a young girl with doll. This tintype is half-plate size and measures approx. 4.5 x 5.5 inches. It has some surface wear and several corners (which are no longer visible) have light creases. The photo has been placed in an oval mat and put in a 7-3/4" by 5-3/4" black frame. This would make a great gift for a doll collector! Please click on the main image ot see more images of this item. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $7.00, and shipping costs for multiple purchases are automatically discounted.
| | |  | | Framed Scrimshaw - Portrait of a Stag Signed JB or BJ - Hartford Insurance Co
Framed 3" by 2" oval scrimshaw portrait of a stag signed JB or BJ. The frame measures 8" by 6" and is dark brown in color with gold and black trim. This piece of scrimshaw art might have been a presentation gift given to a Hartford Insurance Company employee. I would estimate that it is 10-30 years old. Condition is excellent, near mint. A fine gift for the scrimshaw collector or hunter. Insured shipping in the USA will be $8.50, and shipping costs for multiple purchases are automatically discounted. Orders from most foreign countries are no problem.
| | |  | | Antique Religious Chromolithograph Virgin Mary and Jesus or Madonna and Child - C1900 - Russian Orthodox
Antique Chromolithograph print of Virgin Mary and Jesus or Madonna and Child, C1900. The work in frame measures 25" by 21" and is in very good condition. One of the angels in the top corner is holding a three-bar cross a symbol used in the Russian Orthodox Church. The ornate frame is old and possibly original to the piece. It originally had a gilded finish and was repainted with gold paint at some point (20-30 years ago) and the effect is pleasing. The glass is old and original. Condition of the print is very good with no major damage. Worth mentioning is a nickle size hole in the crown of Mary. The paper behind the hole and been colored to match the surrounding area and your attention will not be drawn this section of the print. The print has been removed from the frame and the glass was cleaned and the backing changed. It is now ready to be re-hung and enjoyed.
Chromolithography:
During the years following the Civil War millions of chromolithographs were printed. These prints were a common form of home decoration for the middle class. Chromolithography attempted to duplicate the rich colors and prestigious appearance of oil paintings by using heavy oil-based inks in the printing process. By the beginning of the 1920s cheaper printing methods and changing tastes brought about the end of “chromo” production.
| | |  | | Vintage Aquatint Entitled Winter Symphony by Samuel Margolies
Vintage pencil signed aquatint by Samuel Margolies with winter landscape, C1940. The Image size is 9 3/4 x 8". This seems landscape somewhat dark and moody, and the snow heavy. Condition is very good with even toning and a cream color. This work is in a simple black wood frame and has a blue, grey mat. Signed and titled in pencil by the artist.
An etcher, painter, teacher, writer, and lecturer Samuel Margolies was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on March 10, 1897. He studied at the Cooper Union Art School in New York City, the National Academy of Design, and with V. Perard. He was a member of the Society of American Etchers, American Printmakers, American Veterans Society of Artists, and the American Artists Congress.
| | |  | | Vintage 1941 Framed Flag Print `SENTINEL OF FREEDOM` By Adrian Brewer - World War II WWII
Vintage open edition color print with American flag on a pole with the sky and mountains in the background. It is titled The `Sentinel of Freedom` from the original painting by artist Adrian Brewer. The botton left of the print is marked Printed in 1941 by The American Company- Little Rock Ark.` it also has a Union Printer seal and measures 15" X 27" framed. Condition is excellent, the print is not torn, water damaged, or discolored. It was recently taken out of the frame, remated, and the glass cleaned. The frame has a worn finish but has been touched up and is very presentable. The paper that was on the back was replaced and the original label with information on the print and artist was saved.
Many reproductions of the painting `Sentinel of Freedom` were distributed to schools, churches, and individuals during World War II, and the painting has become a staple of modern culture. The painting was commissioned by Little Rock insurance executive Clyde E. Lowry. Lowry was acquainted with Brewer’s work as a combat artist who painted wartime posters and more during World War I. Lowry wanted a painting depicting “the beauty of the flag when the wind had died down and the gentle folds took their natural place.” The separate branches of the armed forces distributed the prints through their ranks. Ships that went to sea during World War II carried a print on board, and USOs had a print hung in their halls; it also hung in Congressman Brook Hays’s office in Washington DC. A print of the flag hung in many classrooms throughout Arkansas. Lowry received several thousand letters concerning the painting and thousands of requests for reproductions of it from such notables as automobile manufacturer Henry Ford, poet Edward A. Guest, former president Herbert Hoover, Republican presidential candidate Wendell Willkie, and General George W. Marshall. After the unveiling, it toured Washington DC in the 1940s, and Brewer autographed the prints being sold. The original finally ended up in the Little Rock Museum of Fine Arts, where it remained for several years. Lowry and Edwina Brewer, wife of Adrian Brewer, along with their families, presented the original to the U.S. Naval Academy, Assembly Hall Library, in Annapolis, Maryland, on March 1, 1964, where it is still displayed. (from http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net)
| | |  | | 1960's Abstract Intaglio-Relief Print in Black and Brown by Joseph Demarais - Listed Artist, Limited Edition
Abstract print in black and brown by artist Joseph Demarais dated 1966. This is a fine example 1960's art with bold colors. The shape suggests a building or a cityscape outline. It is signed Demarais 66, numbered 18/100, and the print with mat measures 18" X 25". The surface of the print is not flat and has texture; it is an example of the intaglio printmaking technique. Condition is excellent, it is not laid down and has very little toning. This print would make a fine addition to any mid-century decor.
"Joseph Demarais produced more than 800 plates using a variety of materials including copper, zinc, brass, acetate and masonite. He called his technique of incised lines and built-up surfaces intaglio-relief. During his seven-year career as a printmaker, his three-dimensional impressions created on handmade paper were exhibited in more than 100 galleries and museums in the United States and Europe. The director and founder of the International Print Society, Franz Geierhaas, published The Graphic Works of Joseph Demarais: A Catalogue Raisonne, detailing his life and work." His work is in the collections of various institutions, including the Smithsonian, Fogg Museum, Philadelphia Museum, and the Victoria Albert Museum.
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