Sep 26, 2024Eldred'sMARTIN LEWIS (New York/Connecticut/Maine/Australia, 1881-1962), "R.F.D.", 1933., Drypoint and sand$2,000
Martin Lewis captured the shadowy allure of New York CityNEW YORK — Born in Australia, Martin Lewis (1881-1962) emigrated to the United States in 1900 and became renowned for his prints and etchings of New York. He ably captured the timelessness of the city from its people to its urban landscapes. In his lifetime, Lewis’s work was very popular, though his output was limited. […]
Spotlight on signed Martin Lewis etching in Clark’s Feb. 8 saleSHERMAN OAKS, Calif. – Clark’s Fine Art & Auctioneers’ next art auction, on Feb. 8, 2009, features an outstanding etching by Australian-born American printmaker Martin Lewis (1881-1962). Titled Quarter of Nine, Saturday’s Children, it is a strong impression, signed in pencil and on the plate, and measures 9¾ inches by 12½ inches. Martin Lewis (1881-1962) […]
Chinese Jardinière with six-character Qianlong mark leads our five auction highlightsChinese Jardinière with Six-character Qianlong Mark, $150,000 SARASOTA, Fla. – A Chinese sleeper awoke at Amero Auctions on January 21. The small 8in (20cm) diameter jardinière with a six-character Qianlong (1735-1796) mark to the base was estimated at $300-$500 but hammered for $120,000 and sold for $150,000 with buyer’s premium. Several mark and period examples of this form, size, […]
Swann’s WPA art sale evoked essence of ‘New Deal’ AmericaNEW YORK — Swann Galleries opened 2022 with The Artists of the WPA auction on January 27. This follow-up to an inaugural 2021 sale proved the staying power of this special offering, which brought $647,891, compared to last year’s total of $478,990.