259: FRITZ EICHENBERG (1901-1990) TEN WOODBLOCK PRINTS

Fritz Eichenberg (1901-1990)
In Praise of Folly (1972)
The ten woodblock prints from the series 'In Praise of Folly,' the original folio is numbered 143 from in an edition of 150. Each print in the series is signed in pencil by the artist on the lower right. Titles include: I - Dame Folly Speaks; II - The Follies of Old Age; III - The Follies of Worshiping Idols; IV - The Human Comedy; V - The Follies of Teaching; VI - The Follies of the Monks; VII - The Follies of Princely Power; VIII - The Follies of the Court; IX - The Follies of the Popes; and X - The Follies of War.
Sheets measures 20 x 14 inches.
Each in very good condition, very clean, never framed, each the full untrimmed sheet with deckle edges, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears, or repair. None has ever been framed.
Provenance: The estate of James M. Ray, former director of the Albrecht Art Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri,
$300 - $500