Al Hirschfeld Caricature Etching "George and Ira Gershwin", 1990
Item Details
Albert “Al” Hirschfeld (American, 1903 – 2003)
George and Ira Gershwin, 1990
Etching on paper with toned ground amd irregular plate mark
Signed to the lower right margin
Artist’s proof, marked “A.P. XIV/XX” to the lower left margin
Personal inscription to the lower right reads “To the newlyweds from the oldieweds – with love”
Original shipping label from Hirschfeld affixed to verso backing paper; Hirschfeld obituary affixed to verso
Provenance
From the archives of Samuel Marx (1902 New York City – 1992 Los Angeles).
Samuel Marx began his career in 1930 as a story editor for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer then went on to produce popular films to include Lassie Come Home and Son of Lassie. In 1990, Marx co-authored the book Deadly Illusions; Jean Harlow And The Murder Of Paul Bern in which his sleuthing efforts unfold the mysterious details surrounding his friends alleged suicide.
- Item not examined outside of mounting
Condition
- slight toning to paper; cockling throughout paper sheet; light edge wear to frame.
Dimensions
- measures frame; visible area measures 20.75" W x 16.0" H; plate marks measure 19.0" W x 13.75" H.
Item #
ITMG104862
