A Group of Four Works on Paper by 20th Century American Artists

Second Half 20th Century

The Emergence of the Cardinal, 1963-1964
by Dennis Loy (American, 1939-2012), etching, signed, dated, titled and inscribed in pencil;
Persian Series, 1961 by Walter William Barker, Jr. (American, 1921-2004), watercolor on paper, signed Barker and dated (lower right);
The Great Pond, 1960 by Herbert L. Fink (American, 1921-2006), etching on paper, signed, dated, titled, and numbered 65/100 in pencil;
Charles Henry & Anna Baldwin Bull House (built 1856), 1651 Maine Street, Quincy, Illinois, 1974 by José López (Cuban/American, 1941-1992) and Luis Medina (Cuban/American, c. 1942-1985), silver gelatin print.
First: 10 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches (plate).

Property from the Collection of George Irwin, Quincy, Illinois, Sold to Benefit Krannert Art Museum

Provenance:

(Persian Series) Purchased directly from the Artist by the present owner, 1962

Exhibited:

(The Emergence) Springfield, Illinois, Illinois State Museum, 19th North Mississippi Valley Artists Exhibition (label verso)

Persian Series: 7 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches.
The Great Pond: 17 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches (plate).
Charles Henry & Anna Baldwin: 13 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches (image); 20 1/2 x 25 inches (frame).

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A Group of Four Works on Paper by 20th Century American Artists

Second Half 20th Century

Property from the Collection of George Irwin, Quincy, Illinois, Sold to Benefit Krannert Art Museum

Provenance:

(Persian Series) Purchased directly from the Artist by the present owner, 1962

Exhibited:

(The Emergence) Springfield, Illinois, Illinois State Museum, 19th North Mississippi Valley Artists Exhibition (label verso)

Persian Series: 7 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches.
The Great Pond: 17 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches (plate).
Charles Henry & Anna Baldwin: 13 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches (image); 20 1/2 x 25 inches (frame).

Please email for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

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