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554. Saul Steinberg (American, 1914-1999) Fear of Beauty Signed and dated “STEINBERG 1960” u.l., stamped “Copyright/by Saul Steinberg/All rights reserved” and “THE NEW YORKER EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT...” on the reverse, identified on a label from Obelisk Gallery, Boston, affixed to the backing. Ink and crayon on Strathmore paper, sheet size 11 5/16 x 14 3/8 (28.4 x 36.5 cm), framed. Condition: Taped to linen-covered mat along top edge, subtle acid burn, trimmed sheet, glue and tape residue verso, pencil crop marks l.l. and l.r. Provenance: Purchased from Obelisk Gallery on January 2, 1968. N.B. A copy of the book Steinberg: The New World, New York: Harper and Row, 1965, and a copy of the Obelisk Gallery sales invoice accompany the lot. $1,500-2,000 555. Ronald William Searle (American, b. 1920) Horn of Plenty Signed “Ronald Searle” l.l., stamped “Ronald Searle/John Locke Studios Inc... Drawing...Copyright © Ronald Searle 1986” on the reverse. Mixed media (watercolor, ink, and graphite) on paper, 19 x 13 3/4 in. (48.3 x 34.9 cm), unframed. Condition: Tape hinged to backing mat. $2,500-3,500
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