Lot 298 · Studio Art | Bonhams Skinner

Three Waterfowl Prints, including: Black Ducks Towering, 1930, published state, edition of 150 (Paff, 305). Signed 'FrankWBenson.' in pencil l.l., pencil annotations to left margin. Drypoint on paper, plate size 11 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (30.2 x 20.0 cm); Rain Squall, 1931, published state of 150 (Paff, 317). Signed 'FrankWBenson.' in pencil l.l., pencil annotations to left margin. Etching on paper, plate size 7 x 8 7/8 in. (17.8 x 22.6 cm); Sanctuary, 1932, published state of 150 (Paff, 327). Signed 'FrankWBenson.' in pencil l.l., pencil annotations to left margin. Etching on paper, plate size 6 15/16 x 8 7/8 in. (17.5 x 22.4 cm); all unmatted, unframed.

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Estimate: $300–$500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Studio Art | Bonhams Skinner, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts · 22 April 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-445721
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Frank Weston Benson, Three Waterfowl Prints, including: Black Ducks Towering, 1930, published state, edition of 150 (Paff, 305). Signed 'FrankWBenson.' in pencil l.l., pencil annotations to left margin. Drypoint on paper, plate size 11 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (30.2 x 20.0 cm); Rain Squall, 1931, published state of 150 (Paff, 317). Signed 'FrankWBenson.' in pencil l.l., pencil annotations to left margin. Etching on paper, plate size 7 x 8 7/8 in. (17.8 x 22.6 cm); Sanctuary, 1932, published state of 150 (Paff, 327). Signed 'FrankWBenson.' in pencil l.l., pencil annotations to left margin. Etching on paper, plate size 6 15/16 x 8 7/8 in. (17.5 x 22.4 cm); all unmatted, unframed. Bonhams, 22 Apr 2023, lot 298. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-445721.

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Frank Weston Benson, Three Waterfowl Prints, including: Black Ducks Towering, 1930, published state, edition of 150 (Paff, 305). Signed 'FrankWBenson.' in pencil l.l., pencil annotations to left margin. Drypoint on paper, plate size 11 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (30.2 x 20.0 cm); Rain Squall, 1931, published state of 150 (Paff, 317). Signed 'FrankWBenson.' in pencil l.l., pencil annotations to left margin. Etching on paper, plate size 7 x 8 7/8 in. (17.8 x 22.6 cm); Sanctuary, 1932, published state of 150 (Paff, 327). Signed 'FrankWBenson.' in pencil l.l., pencil annotations to left margin. Etching on paper, plate size 6 15/16 x 8 7/8 in. (17.5 x 22.4 cm); all unmatted, unframed. Bonhams, 22 Apr 2023, lot 298. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-445721.

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