Clare Leighton
(1898-1989)
"The Net Menders,'' 1933
Wood engraving on laid paper
Edition: 136/200
Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Clare Leighton; with the printed title, date, and edition information as part of the colophon on the verso of the presentation mat/folder; tipped to the original wove paper presentation mat/folder in three places at the upper margin edge; The Woodcut Society, Kansas City, MO, pub.
Image: 6.125" H x 7.625" W; Sheet: 9.25" H x 11" W
Provenance: The Collection of Frederick W. Davis
Private Collection, Southern California, by descent from the above

Overall good condition. With full margins, deckled along the right and lower edges. As stated, the work is tipped to the original wove paper presentation mat/folder in three places at the upper margin edge, and with attendant small brown stains in three places at the upper margin edge, not affecting image. Tissue guard with crease to lower edge at right corner. The original presentation mat/folder with very pale time staining and occasional minor surface soiling and soft handling creases, not affecting the wood engraving.

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