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WESCHLER'S PRINT AUCTION BOASTS INTRICATE ESCHER ENGRAVING
[JUNE 4]--Weschlers Prints & Works of Art Auction, to be held at 10am on Wednesday, June 12, will feature an intricate wood engraving by the Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher. The work, Stars (Bool 359) was created in 1948 and is estimated to bring between $10,000 and $20,000. The dizzying display of star polyhedrons is a captivating example of the artists fascination with geometric planes, symmetry and a mathematical approach to expression.
The auction, which boasts a variety of prints, including etchings, lithographs and gelatin silver prints, offers a wide range of artists and genres. Notable lots include Ansel Adams Edward Weston, Carmel Highlands CA and Gottardo Piazzoni in His Studio: Two Works (estimate: $4,000-$6,000); Sam Gilliams For Xavier (estimate: $2,000-$4,000); Joan Miros Book II (Mourlot 1046) (estimate: $2,000-$3,000); and Andy Warhols Hans Christian Andersen I (Feldman/Schellman 11.401) (estimate: $1,000-$1,500).
A portion of the sales lots comes from Howrey LLP, a global law firm formerly based in Washington, DC. Their collection boasts the homegrown talent of Washington Color School artists Sam Gilliam and Gene Davis. While both artists displayed distinct stylistic differences, their work is emblematic of the Schools focus on intense pigments, geometric shapes and hard-edged abstraction. Highlights of their work include Davis WPA (estimate: $1,000-$2,000) and Gilliams Pantheon (estimate: $2,000-$3,000).
Other notable lots from the sale include Donald Sultans still-lifes Blue Flowers and Fruit and Flowers III: Two Works (estimate: $3,000-$5,000); Yousuf Karshs Marc Chagall (estimate: $2,000-$3,000), a contemplative portrait of the artist and his work; and David Clyde Driskells tempera on paper, Fall Pines (estimate: $2,000-$4,000).
Exhibition for the auction will be held June 6-7 and June 10-11 at Weschlers second floor gallery, located at 909 E Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. Exhibition hours and a complete illustrated catalogue are available at www.weschlers.com.
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