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

Birger Sandzen (1871-1954)
Lake in the Rockies (1921)
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 left with title lower right. The work is further initialed in the block. Greenough 41. A strong, dark, powerful impression.

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 11.75 x 9.75 with a framed size of 21.5 x 19.75 inches.
Apparently the condition is very good, very clean, intact, no visible stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears. This work has not been examined outside the frame.
Provenance: Private Rossville, Kansas collection spanning two generations.
$800 - $1,200