Lot 120: Antoinette Rhett (SC, 1884-1964), Two Etchings

Antoinette Rhett (SC, 1884-1964), Two Etchings
the first titled "A Bit of Old Wall, Charleston, S.C.," etching on laid paper with "Hand Made" watermark, signed and titled in pencil along the lower margin, unframed (Plate 6.75 x 5 in.; DOA 9 x 7 in.) (tear extending from top of sheet into image, light scattered foxing); the second titled "Oak at Middleton Gardens," etching on laid paper with "Hand Made" watermark, signed and titled in pencil along the lower margin, unframed, attached to old mat board at top (Plate 6.25 x 7.25 in.; DOA 8 5/8 x 9 in.) (water stain to lower left corner - not affecting image, toning).



A founding member of the Charleston Etchers' Club, Rhett honed her etching skills under the tutelage of Alfred Hutty at the Carolina Art Association.