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Lot 1470

Charles Surendorf, Wood Engravings of California, etc.

Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $1
$5 $5
$50 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Charles Frederick Surendorf (American, 1906-1979), four linocuts of California and another, group consisting of

(i) "The Little Red Church - Sonora," edition 100, plate: 9 7/8" H x 7 7/8" W, sheet: 14 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W;

(ii) "San Francisco Bay," edition 100, plate: 9 3/8" H x 13 1/3" W, sheet: 11" H x 17" W;

(iii) "Hornitus Ruins," edition 100, plate: 9 3/4" H x 13" W, sheet: 11 1/8" H x 14 1/2" W, label verso, inscribed: "Exhibited N. Calif. Graphic, Indiana Society of Prints, Philadelphia Print Club, Northwest Printmakers, Library of Congress, Calif State Fair, etc."

(iv) "Fishing Boats - San Francisco," ed/100, plate: 8" H x 10" W, sheet: 11" H x 15 3/4" W;

and (v) "Old School House," edition 100, plate: 16 3/8" H x 12" W, sheet: 18 5/8" H x 13 3/8" W.

All are titled, edition, and signed in pencil at low margins.

Dimensions provided are based on approximate measurements. All are taped to backboards. (i) and (ii) Sheets are toned and shows discoloration. (iii) Sheet has fold and creases at the edges. Slight tear at upper left corner with tape. Sheet slightly toned. (iv) Slightly toned, sheet shows previous tape and current taping. (v) Sheet has fold and creases at the edges and slightly toned.

All are matted and shows wear: (i) 17 1/8" H x 13" W; (ii) 14" H x 19" W, and (iii) 17 1/2" H 22 5/8" W. Backboard has wear: (iv) 17 1/2" H x 22 1/2" W, and (v) 19" H x 14" W.

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