Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) "Gothic Spire"

Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) "Gothic Spire"
Lyonel Feininger (German-American, 1871-1956) Screenprint reporduction on textured paper, piece is titled "Gothic Spire" but sometimes called the spire of Almeronda, piece measures 16 x 12 and 32 x 23 inches w/ frame. Printed signature lower left, semi-abstract architectural composition behind glass; Excellent condition with original "FOSTER BROTHERS" framing and label on verso as well as stamp behind backing. Boston Collection. This screenprint was done on behalf of Feininger by artist and printer Esther Gentle for the Willard Gallery in New York in the early 1950's. Willard Gallery published a number of serigraphs of paintings by artists represented by the gallery and could be sold for between $10 and 25.00. The works were hand printed and, in many cases, were hard to distinguish from original watercolors without detailed examination. The prints were not editioned though appear to have been done in printings of between 100 and 200. All the prints were done with the permission and input from the artist, though they did not actually work on printing.
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