Maurice Sendak (American, 1928-2012). Moishe in the Moonlight, executed 1980, signed 2002. Etching and pencil on Arches ...

Description

Maurice Sendak (American, 1928-2012)
Moishe in the Moonlight, executed 1980, signed 2002
Etching and pencil on Arches paper
20-3/4 x 16-3/4 inches (52.7 x 42.5 cm) (image)
Ed. 5/5 (State II)
Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed in pencil along the lower edge
Printed by Tyler Graphic Studio

PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

LITERATURE:
J. Schiller, D. M. David, Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work, New York, 2013, p. 154, illustrated (as Wild Thing).

"From early on his career, Maurice Sendak appreciated original graphics, and he gradually began collecting the art of great masters: Dürer, Rembrandt, Blake, Stubbs, the German Romantics, Samuel Palmer, Edward Calvert, Randolph Caldecott, William Nicholson, Félix Valloton, Winsor McCay, Disney, Léger, Chagall, and Picasso, among others.

"From 1977 until 1984 Sendak worked with master printmaker Kenneth Tyler of Tyler Graphics to learn the skills necessary to convert original drawings into multiples.... Tyler retired from printing and closed his studio in 2000. At this time, he uncovered a quantity of original prints by Sendak from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. These were returned to the artist, who signed them in 2002, often dating them '02' although they were printed earlier." (J. Schiller and D. M. David, Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work, New York, 2013, p. 151)


More information about Maurice Sendak. See also: Sendak, Maurice, Maurice Bernard Sendak Artist.



*Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.