159: BIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) PENCIL SIGNED WOODBLOCK

Birger Sandzen (Kansas, 1871-1954)
In the Heart of the Rockies (1916)
The rare early woodblock print, published in an edition of 100 prints or less, is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower left, and titled lower right. Greenough number 3.

An inscription verso in graphite reads: Greenough Trust near what appears to be an inventory or accession number.

The subject of this work is more specifically identified as, 'Motif of South Arapaho Peak, west of Boulder, Colorado.' in the catalog BIRGER SANDZEN BLOCK PRINTS compiled by Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg, KS.

Few examples of this image can be found anywhere on record, none having been offered at auction.
Image measures 9 x 14, sheet is 12 x 17 inches.
Very good to fine condition, the full untrimmed sheet - noting thin and lost paper at the corners, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts.
$800 - $1,200