Nov 12, 2020 - Sale 2550

Sale 2550 - Lot 261

Unsold
Estimate: $ 25,000 - $ 35,000
MARTIN LEWIS
Subway Steps.

Drypoint printed in dark brownish black on cream wove paper, 1930. 345x205 mm; 13 5/8x8 1/8 inches, full margins. Second state (of 2), after the reduction of the plate. One of 8 artist's proofs in this state, aside from the edition of approximately 65. Signed and inscribed "No 5--final proof after cutting plate" in pencil, lower margin. A brilliant, richly-inked and dark impression with strong contrasts and all the details distinct. McCarron 90.