Description
Original Signed Carol Summers "The Likiang" Woodcut Print
Carol Summers (American, 1925-2016)
The Likiang, 1982, limited print edition of 150. Woodcut on paper, framed.
Dimensions
sheet: 24 x 24 in.
frame: 31 7/8 x 31 1/2 in.
Acquired from Grogan * Company in 2025.
Former Provenance: Property of a New England Institution.
About the Artist
Carol Summers (American, 1925-2016) was born in 1925 in Kingston, NY and raised in Woodstock, NY. He received a BA from Bard College in 1951 under the GI Bill after serving in World War II. Summers taught at Hunter College, the Brooklyn Museum School, Pratt Graphics Center, and Columbia University. He often used his travel experiences to Europe, Asia, and across the United States as influence in his work. Summers is known for his large-scale prints and unique woodblock technique. Known as the "Carol Summers technique", he placed the paper on top of the block then transferred the ink by applying ink with a brayer and feeling for the edge of the carved block. Summers frequently printed on both sides of the sheet and sprayed the paper with solvent to transform the inks into dyes, encouraging the pigment to bleed into the surface and create a watercolor appearance in the porous paper. This produces rich colors and soft, blurred edges. His work is known for its big, bold, beautiful forms and joyous colors. Summers' work has been shown in two major retrospectives and is held in the collections of many distinguished institutions in the US and internationally.
"Landscapes are portraits of our mother earth, and sometimes, by extension, ourselves, focusing on some mood or aspect that echoes our human condition, and sometimes again, illuminates it." "”Carol Summers
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent used condition. Well preserved in frame. Few signs of wear from age and use.
Dimensions:
Height: 31.8 in.
Width: 31.5 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper, Plexiglass, Wood, Woodcut
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $275.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Denver, CO
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Carol Summers (American, 1925-2016)
The Likiang, 1982, limited print edition of 150. Woodcut on paper, framed.
Dimensions
sheet: 24 x 24 in.
frame: 31 7/8 x 31 1/2 in.
Acquired from Grogan * Company in 2025.
Former Provenance: Property of a New England Institution.
About the Artist
Carol Summers (American, 1925-2016) was born in 1925 in Kingston, NY and raised in Woodstock, NY. He received a BA from Bard College in 1951 under the GI Bill after serving in World War II. Summers taught at Hunter College, the Brooklyn Museum School, Pratt Graphics Center, and Columbia University. He often used his travel experiences to Europe, Asia, and across the United States as influence in his work. Summers is known for his large-scale prints and unique woodblock technique. Known as the "Carol Summers technique", he placed the paper on top of the block then transferred the ink by applying ink with a brayer and feeling for the edge of the carved block. Summers frequently printed on both sides of the sheet and sprayed the paper with solvent to transform the inks into dyes, encouraging the pigment to bleed into the surface and create a watercolor appearance in the porous paper. This produces rich colors and soft, blurred edges. His work is known for its big, bold, beautiful forms and joyous colors. Summers' work has been shown in two major retrospectives and is held in the collections of many distinguished institutions in the US and internationally.
"Landscapes are portraits of our mother earth, and sometimes, by extension, ourselves, focusing on some mood or aspect that echoes our human condition, and sometimes again, illuminates it." "”Carol Summers
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent used condition. Well preserved in frame. Few signs of wear from age and use.
Dimensions:
Height: 31.8 in.
Width: 31.5 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper, Plexiglass, Wood, Woodcut
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent used condition. Well preserved in frame. Few signs of wear from age and use.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Original Signed Carol Summers "The Likiang" Woodcut Print
Estimate $2,730-$8,180
Starting Price
$1,300
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