R.B. KITAJ (American 1932-2007) A GROUP OF FIVE PRINTS, FROM "First Series: Some Poets," 1966-1970, comprising five works on paper from "First Series: Some Poets," a portfolio published by Kelpra Studios. "Ed Dorn," screenprint on paper, signed in image in pencil L/R, "Kitaj," numbered L/L 39/70, stamped verso, 25 5/8" x 20 1/2"; "Star Betelgeuse, Robert Duncan," screenprint and collage on paper, numbered 40/70, 33" x 17 7/8"; "Portrait of W.H. Auden," screenprint and lithograph on paper, numbered 33/70, 18 1/2" x 24 1/2"; "Revolt on the Clyde (Hugh Mac Diarmid)," screenprint and photo-screenprint on blue card, signed and numbered in pencil L/L "Kitaj 52/70," 25 1/2" x 20 1/4"; "Fifties Grad Swank: Morton Feldman," signed and numbered in pencil L/L, "Kitaj 63/70," 31 1/2" x 14 3/4". Provenance: Estate of David E. Brauer, Houston, Texas.

"Ed Dorn" has light marks from creasing along right edge, and is hinged to black matboard. Generally in good to very good condition; "Revolt on the Clyde (Hugh Mac Diarmid)" has slight residue along lower edge, along with some scratching to the frame; "Fifties Grad Swank: Morton Feldman" has slight crease in U/R corner, slight discoloration in L/L corner, along with a small crease in L/R corner, otherwise all in generally good to very good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.