Description
Handsome abstract etching of a "Bishop" of the same title by the artist John Kenneth Esler (Canadian, 1933-2001). This painting floats inside a thick and deep 2.5" Lucite frame. It's signed in the lower bottom right along with the date of 1965. And on the front lower left, signed in pencil is the title of the art and the edition of 20/24. This painting is 45.5" high. Esler was considered a pioneer in the Canadian printmaking. In fact, he gained his national and international reputation for making an impact on the new generation of print artists by demonstrating a strong commitment to the craft of printmaking and the exploitation of the creative of theoretical boundaries of this discipline.
This painting would make a huge impact at the end of a hall or in a foyer among other places.
Measurements; 45.5" high X .31.25" wide X 2.5" deep, weighs 27 lbs. in very good condition.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition, ready for hanging as it is framed in a deep Lucite shadow box style frame.
Origin:
Canada
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, Lucite
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Abstract, Figure, Mythology
Country of Origin: Canada
Frame Type: Framed
This painting would make a huge impact at the end of a hall or in a foyer among other places.
Measurements; 45.5" high X .31.25" wide X 2.5" deep, weighs 27 lbs. in very good condition.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition, ready for hanging as it is framed in a deep Lucite shadow box style frame.
Origin:
Canada
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, Lucite
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Abstract, Figure, Mythology
Country of Origin: Canada
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good condition, ready for hanging as it is framed in a deep Lucite shadow box style frame.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
45.5 x 31.25 x 2.5 in
Large Abstract Black and White Etching of a Bishop by Artist John Kenneth Esler
Estimate $1,900-$3,150
Starting Bid
$950
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Autumn Sculpture & Fine Object Collection
Oct 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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