212: LYMAN BYXBE (1886-1980) PENCIL SIGNED AQUATINT ETCHING

Lyman Byxbe (Colorado, 1886-1980)
Breakers (Circa 1945)
The rare etching of unusual subject matter, a first state edition with aquatint and of atypical subject matter is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right with title lower left. The catalog raisonne number is Crump 294.


While the catalog does not make mention of the technique, the burr has characteristics of the aquatint technique.

This fine and clean example has been archivally matted and framed in a sharp black molding.

Lyman Byxbe was an artist as well as something of an etching technician who, unlike most artists, prepared his own copper plates and printed much of his work himself. He was also something of a showman who welcomed visitors in his studio to witness the printing process and watch him inking plates and pulling prints. He was deeply invested in the technical side of etching and became well-known for careful line work and the tonal control of his aquatints.
Image measures 3 x 5.5 with a framed size of 11H x 15.25W inches.
This work is from a private local collection of high-quality examples in excellent condition. Given our knowledge of this collector's standards, we've chosen not open the mount to document this print outside the frame. If for any reason related to condition the buyer is not completely satisfied, they are welcome to return their purchase for a complete refund. Winning bidders known to Soulis Auctions, or with a sufficient feedback rating on this platform, can choose to receive their winning(s) on approval with a 50% initial payment and the balance to be paid upon inspection, or return for a refund.
Provenance: Longtime private collection, Southeast Kansas.
$300 - $400
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