150: BIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) PENCIL SIGNED BLOCK PRINT

Birger Sandzen (1871-1954)
Temple of the Great Spirit (1922)
The rare and desirable pointillist technique block print, variously referred to as nail head, nail cut, or nail punch print, is from an edition of 100 prints or less and signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right, with the title lower left and the artist's initials in the block. This is a very strong and dark impression.

Greenough number 45.

Prints of this type are named for the artist's use of a square-headed nail to indent the printing block when creating the composition.
Image measures 16 x 12 with a framed size of 27.75 x 23.75 inches.
Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts. This print was purchased unframed from the flat files of American Legacy Gallery.
Provenance: Private Rossville, Kansas collection spanning two generations.
$1,500 - $2,500