Description: Benton Spruance “Caustic Comment” Signed And Numbered. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. This is Estate Signed and stamped accordingly. “Caustic Comment” is valued at $1500 -$2500. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 25, 1904, Spruance was employed as a clerk in an architect's office while pursuing architectural studies at the University of Pennsylvania. During this time, he also taught himself to do graphic sketching. He was subsequently awarded a scholarship to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Awarded two Cresson scholarships to pursue additional studies in Europe, he created his first lithograph while visiting Paris in 1928. As a printmaker, Spruance was known for his innovations in color lithography with series of works relating to mythological and religious themes, as well as portraiture. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1936 Summer Olympics. Lithograph is matted and framed with narrow chrome metal. No obvious damage. Quirky subject sure to generate conversation!
Price: 900 USD
Location: Palmetto, Florida
End Time: 2024-09-17T02:14:54.000Z
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Artist: Benton Spruance
Type: Lithograph
Year of Production: 1936
Features: Numbered
Production Technique: Lithography