Lot 107: Hank Laventhol (American, 1927–2001), "Artists Brushes 1," artists proof color etching

Hank Laventhol (American, 1927–2001), "Artists Brushes 1," artists proof color etching, titled in pencil lower left and signed lower right, artist's blind stamps lower right with pencil date 1983, measures 4 7/8 x 3.25 inches to the plate mark, overall in the frame it measures 11.75 x 7.75 inches. CONDITION: Good, one light spot lower center margin. Laventhol was an American painter and master print maker who made his career in Europe. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Laventhol graduated Yale University with a BA in Fine Arts. He did post graduate studies at Columbia University and went into business in New York City. At the age of 32, he left for Europe to pursue additional studies in art. He attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy, and eventually spent 10 years in Europe, making his home in Mallorca, Spain. He had four solo shows in London and one-man-exhibitions in Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Brussels, Florence, Zürich, Lausanne and Barcelona. In the United States his work was seen at five solo shows at the Bodley Gallery in New York City. He also showed in other major US cities.

measures 4 7/8 x 3.25 inches to the plate mark, overall in the frame itmeasures 11.75 x 7.75 inches

etching

Good, one light spot lower center margin

Private Collection, West Virginia