Five (5) Nahum Tschacbasov (New York, 1899-1984) Cubo-surrealistic etchings depicting abstract images of people, some with animals. All numbered "17/100," in pencil, lower left below plate, all signed "Tschacbasov" and dated circa 1947-61, with additional numbers, in pencil, lower center and right below plate. All with "ES" blindstamp, lower right of sheet. One with a Belmont museum tag, en verso. All housed under plexiglass in black painted wooden frames. Plates ranging in size from 5 3/8" H x 4" to 13 3/4" H x 10" W. Sights ranging in size from 14 3/4" H x 10 3/4" W to 20 1/2" H x 12 3/4" W. Frames ranging in size from 16 1/4" H x 12 1/4" W to 22 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W. Provenance: Art Collection of former Watkins College of Art; proceeds benefit scholarship endowment for students in the new Watkins College of Art at Belmont University.

Etchings in overall very good condition with light toning, scattered minute foxing spots. Not examined outside of frames. Frames with abrasions and wear, areas of loss, largest 3 3/4", to paint.