Edgar Chahine. 1874-1947.
Campo Santa Margherita, Venise. 1922. Etching and drypoint. Tabanelli 346. 7 7/8 x 13 3/4 (sheet 10 1/2 x 15 3/8. Edition 100. A tonal, atmospheric impression printed on cream laid paper from an antique volume. The wiping helps to create the dreamlike quality of the marketplace with its groups of people and palazzi. Signed in pencil. $750.
Casa dei Mori, Venise. 1922. Etching and drypoint. Tabanelli 353.12 5/8 x 8 3/4 (sheet 15 3/4 x 10 1/2). Edition 100, $53. A very rich impression printed on blue/green laid paper from an anqitue volume. The paper gives an evening glow to the scene. $750.
Ponte del Battello, Venise. c. 1922. Etching and drypoint. 8 x 10 1/4 (sheet 13 1/8 x 19 3/4). Edition 100, #69. A rich impression with drypoint burr, printed on cream wove Arches paper. Full sheet, with deckle edges. Signed and numbered in pencil. $750.