Perspective view of Thomas P. Hardy house, Racine, Wisconsin, 1905. Pl. XV.
Berlin: Ernst Wasmuth, 1910. Original lithograph on 4-ply, wove, tan paper. 15.94 x 25.25" (40.5 x 64 cm). Artist's embossed stamp lower left. Archival mat and backing.
Provenance: The estate of Blaine and Hulda Drake, who were members of the original class of fellows at Taliesin at Spring Green, Wi. They remained close to the master and later moved with him to Taliesin West, outside of Phoenix, AZ,. The corner of the print was damaged and torn but repaired due to damage sustained famous fire of 1914, which destroyed the architect’s home and studio and most of the edition.
The damaged piece is in the lower left margin, not affecting the image.
The print has been cleaned and de-acidified.
Text and title in German/Deutsch. Marginal water stains; else VG-NF. Racine, WI.
Dover (XVa); Storrer (1993) 115; Hitchcock (1942) pl. 112; Brooks (1966) Fig. 10, p. 202; Florence Sketchbook, 1910 XI; 11.
[an EARLY STATE of this print, lacking the title text, also avail. Please inq.]. Item #12-0486
Price: $1,500.00