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Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Before the First Whistle (Early Morning)

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ROMARE BEARDEN (AMERICAN, 19111988) - "EARLY CARO: ROMARE BEARDEN (AMERICAN, 19111988) - "EARLY CAROLINA MORNING" - PRINTED SIGNATURE and numbered 325/950 lower right - Offset lithograph in colors - Framed, matted, and glazed - 23 x 32 in. (sight) - -

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ROMARE BEARDEN, AMERICAN (1911-1988) EDITION 31/50: "Before the First Whistle." Pencil signed. Numbered 31/50. Lithograph. Dimensions: (Frame) H 24" x W 20.25", (Sight) H 17" x W 13" Condition: A few light rubs on frame.

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Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988), The Lamp: Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988), The Lamp 1984, pencil signed and titled, numbered 34/100, with full margins, JK Fine Art Editions Co., New York, printer. Color lithograph with silver foil stamp

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Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Falling Star: Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Falling Star lithograph in colors signed in ink and inscribed AP in pencil; inscribed in pencil (verso) 23 1/4 x 18 1/4 inches.

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Romare Bearden (American 1911-1988) Out Chorus (Le Jazz) lithograph- OUT CHORUS - edition 44/50.: Romare Bearden (American 1911-1988) Out Chorus (Le Jazz) lithograph- OUT CHORUS - edition 44/50. Signed Romare Bearden and titled (lower right) 17 x 22-1/2 inches. overall framed size 26-1/4 x 31-1/2

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Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988): Mother and Child, 1971; Screenprint in colors and offset lithograph; Signed and numbered 11/150; 24" x 18" (sheet); Printer: Shorewood Bank Street Atelier, New York; Publisher: The Center for Constitu

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ROMARE BEARDEN AMERICAN 1911-1988: The Lantern, 1979, lithograph, 23 x 15 in (72.4 x 50.3 cm), signed lower right, EDITION: A/P

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Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) 'Brass Section: Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) 'Brass Section (Jamming at Minton's)' Lithograph 1979, signed and AD #9/20 lower right, depicting (3) horn players in expressionist

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Romare Bearden, (American/NC, 1911-1988): Romare Bearden (American/North Carolina, 1911-1988) "The Lantern", 1979 lithograph in colors an Artist Proof, signed in plate lower right. Unframed. sheet 28-1/2" x 19-3/4"

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Romare Howard Bearden (American, 1911-1988): Romare Howard Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Louisiana Serenade, 1979, Lithograph in colors, Artist's proof, signed, inscribed AP and numbered 17/30 in pencil lower left. From The Jazz Series Published

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ROMARE BEARDEN (African / American , 1911-1988).: Street Scene. Offset color lithograph, circa 1972. Signed and numbered 48/50 in pencil, lower margin. Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner. From a White Plains, NY collection. - Dime

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ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICAN: Rare Artist Proof Limited Edition original Lithograph on paper "The Lantern". Circa 1979. Signed in the plate. Professionally framed. Image 28.5 x 19.8. Overall 45 x 32.5.

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Romare Bearden (1911-1988) African American: BOPPING AT BIRDLAND/ WALKING PLAYER, 1979, color lithograph, signed in pencil, numbered 27 /175, sheet 33 1/2 x 24", framed.

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Romare Bearden (1911-1988) African American: LOUISIANA SERENADE, 1979, color lithograph, signed in pencil, numbered 171/175, sheet 24 1/2 x 33 3/4", framed.

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Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus (American, 1906-1990) ,print , "early morning ,Florida": A.E. Backus , unframed, 14 by 11 inch , 1972

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Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Before the First Whistle (Early Morning)

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Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Before the First Whistle (Early Morning)

1973, pencil signed and numbered 23/50, with full margins. Lithograph in colors on paper.

image: 15 3/4 x 12 in. (40 x 30.5cm)
sheet: 23 3/4 x 18 in. (60.3 x 45.7cm)

[Gelburd/Rosenberg, GG#33]

Unframed.

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Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Before the First Whistle (Early Morning)

Name: Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Before the First Whistle (Early Morning)
Brand: Romare Bearden
SKU: 136141144
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

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