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Ben Shahn - Futitily / Birds Over the City (2 Works)

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Ben Shahn "Birds Over the City" lithograph, 1968.: Ben Shahn "Birds Over the City" lithograph, 1968. Printed signature lower right. From an edition of 3500. Published by Atelier Mourlot Ltd, NY. Sight: 21.5"H x 20.5"W; Frame: 29.125"H x 28.125"W. Ben
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Ben Shahn (1898-1969), "Birds Over the City": Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969). "Birds Over the City". Lithograph. Signed "Ben Shahn" lower right in plate. Sight 21 1/2" x 20 1/2", frame 28 1/4" x 27 3/4".
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BEN SHAHN (1898-1969): Color lithograph on paper edition 2/135. Titled "Birds Over the City 1968". Pencil signed and stamped. Dimensions: Condition:
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Print, face & birds, by Ben Shahn, 21.5" by 20.5": Print, face & birds, by Ben Shahn, 21.5" by 20.5"
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Ben Shahn, Levana, Lithograph: Title: Levana. Artist: Ben Shahn (1898-1969). Medium: Lithograph, 1966. Edition 150. Image size 22 x 14 3/16" (55.8 x 36 cm). Reference: #71 in "The Complete Graphic Works of Ben Shahn" by Kenneth
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BEN SHAHN "In Rooms Withdrawn and Quiet" Lithograph: Vintage 1968 lithograph of original work by Ben Shahn, signed in plate titled "In Rooms Withdrawn and Quiet". Measures 18" x 22 3/4" total with frame.
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Ben Shahn, Owl No. 1, Lithograph: Title: Owl No. 1. Artist: Ben Shahn (1898-1969). Medium: Lithograph, 1968. Edition 250. Image size 23 7/8 x 12 3/4" (60.8 x 32.4 cm). Reference: #83 in "The Complete Graphic Works of Ben Shahn" by
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Ben Shahn, Psalm 133, Lithograph: Title: Psalm 133. Artist: Ben Shahn (1898-1969). Medium: Lithograph in colors, 1963. Edition c.200. Paper size 20 3/4 x 26 7/8" (52.7 x 68.2 cm). Reference: #53 in "The Complete Graphic Works of Be
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Ben Shahn (Lithuanian-American, 1898-1969), Print: Ben Shahn (Lithuanian-American, 1898-1969). Framed print "And Mine Eyes a Fountain of Tears," serigraph, 1965. Title and signature in conte crayon. There are 52 known impressions of this work. Matted
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BEN SHAHN (AMERICAN, 1898-1969): BEN SHAHNAmerican, 1898-1969Judaic PortraitInk on paperSigned lower right. Portrait of a man in coat and ruff at half-length. the reverse a sketch of a double-sided figure. Matted behind glass, eboniz
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Serigraph by Ben Shahn, Supermarket, c1957: Serigraph by Ben Shahn, Supermarket, c1957 Frame: 45 1/4" x 31.5" Serigraph (sight to the mat): 39" x 25" Ben Shahn(Wiki) Ben Shahn (September 12, 1898 - March 14, 1969) was an American artist. He is
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Alexander Calder, (American, 1898-1976), Homage to Ben: Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Homage to Ben Shahn, c. 1970 lithograph signed and numbered 83/100 in pencil 38 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches. Estimate $1,000-2,000
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James Rizzi Pop Art Fall 3D Lithograph Assemblage: NEW YORK, 1950-2011 A cut-out three dimensional lithograph assemblage by Pop artist James Rizzi. Titled "Fall", the work depicts city dwellers lounging in a park observing the turning foliage as the c
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Set of Four Finely Framed Copper Engravings of Birds John James Audubon: About the Item Set of four finely framed copper engravings of birds. This wonderfully deocrative works on paper are all signed John James Audubon and numbered. Each on a custom black matting in a gilt
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Assorted Ornithological Prints & Etchings: A large group of assorted bird prints and engravings, featuring a wide variety of bird species. Comprising mostly works after John James Audubon, as well as some scattered botanical prints. Many large
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Bird's Eye View of the City of Savannah, GA, 1871: Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA Description: Bird's Eye View of the City of Savannah Georgia, Published by A. Ruger, St. Louis, Lithograph, 1871, with refere
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Ben Shahn "Many Cities" Rilke Portfolio Ink Signed Limited Edition Print: One of the set of framed lithographs from the 1968 Rilke Portfolio by Ben Shahn (1898-1969). Edition #18 of 200 total portfolios, hand signed by the artist on Richard de Bas paper. The bidder who wins
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Ben Shahn - Futitily / Birds Over the City (2 Works)
Ben Shahn - Futitily / Birds Over the City (2 Works)
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Lot 178
Ben Shahn
American (1898-1969)
Futitily / Birds Over the City (2 Works)
woodcut / lithograph
”Futility”, woodcut, numbered 71/300
”Birds Over the City”, lithograph
each signed
Futility (sight): 8 x 6 inches
Birds Over the City (sheet): 20 x 20 1/2 inches
frame dimensions (larger): 28 x 28 x 3/4 inches, metal frame with glazing

Provenance:
From a New Jersey Collection
Condition
each in overall good condition
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Ben Shahn - Futitily / Birds Over the City (2 Works)

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