196: JOHN STEUART CURRY (1897-1946) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH

John Steuart Curry (1897-1946)
Prize Stallion (1938)
The lithograph from an edition of 250 prints published by Associated American Artists is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left just below initials and a date in the plate.

The AAA was founded by Reeves Lewenthal in 1934 with the idea of bringing art by prominent American artists into the homes of everyday people at a time when original artwork was out of reach for many. The model proved to be a win-win situation that lasted for more than 60 years. It allowed artists to earn income at a time when many were struggling due to the economic hardships of the Great Depression, while also providing the general public with affordable access to art. The concept also made the arts more inclusive overall during a challenging period in American history.
Image measures 12.5 x 8.75 with a framed size of 22.5 x 18.75 inches.
The full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, ripples to the sheet and a crease as shown in the online images outside the frame and mat. This lithograph presents very well in the frame and mat with no sign of the minor rolls in the paper.
$500 - $1,000