Grant Wood (American, 1891-1942) Family Doctor

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Grant Wood (American, 1891-1942)

Family Doctor, 1941, edition of 300 (Czestochowski, 20). Signed "Grant Wood" in pencil l.r., titled in pencil l.l., information regarding the artist affixed to the backing. Lithograph on paper, image size 10 x 12 in. (25.4 x 30.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Gentle rippling, several tiny, pale fox marks, not examined out of frame.

N.B. This work is based on Wood's drawing of the hands of Dr. Andrew William Bennett of Iowa City. Ironically this print was completed just before Wood was admitted to the hospital on November 24th, 1941.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Sheet measures 12 1/2 x 15 7/8 in. (31.6 x 40.1 cm) and is deckled along tio and bottom edges. Taped to window mat along top edge. Very gently light-struck. Subtle pinpoint fox marks in margin c.l. and l.c. and scattered on verso. Framed with glass. No additional issues to report.


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