Moses Soyer Russian-American ((1899-1974) War Workers or Defense Workers 10 x 14-7/8 in. Lithograph, c.1943, edition limited but unknown, probably an edition less than 50. In very good condition, printed on a parchment-like paper with a watermark, Basingwerk Parchment. Sheet size: 14-3/4 x 20 in. An exceptional and sensitive portrayal of defense workers on the home front during World War II. Exhibited in America in the War, 1943, at various museums and art galleries. Mentioned in the catalogue, Artists For Victory, 1983, Library of Congress, p.106. Illustrated in World War II in American Art, Robert Henkes, 2007, pp.89-90. Sold

Doris Spiegel American (1901-1996) Selling Candles 7 x 5 in. Engraving, c.1939, edition 26/100. Done for the Federal Art Project, NYC, WPA. Unstamped. Signed in the plate, lower left. Signed and numbered in pencil. In excellent condition, printed on wove paper with full margins. Illustrated in The Federal Art Project: American Prints from the 1930's, University of Michigan Museum of Art, pl.141, p.185. Sold

Harry Sternberg American (1904-2001) Coal Miners 8 x 10-3/4 in. Lithograph printed in color, 1936, edition about 30 or less. Moore 139. Signed in pencil. Printed on wove paper with full margins. $2500.

Harry Sternberg American (1904-2001) The Dance 4-1/2 x 9-1/4 in. Aquatint, 1937, edition about 25 or less. Moore 125. Signed in pencil. Rubber stamp of the "Federal Art Project, WPA, NYC," in the lower margin, left. Printed on wove paper with a watermark, BLK. An excellent impression with large margins, probably full. Sheet size: 8 x 11-1/2 in. $750.

Angela Straeter American (20th century) Contented Pigs 11 x 16-1/2 in. Lithograph printed in color, c.1935-39, edition about 25. Titled and signed, "Angela" in pencil. Stamped lower margin, left, "Federal Art Project, NYC, WPA." Full margins. Some soiling in the margins and a crease in the lower corner of margin, left side. Sold

James Swann American (1905-1985) Across the Tracks 4-7/8 x 6-1/4 in. Etching, 1934, edition 40. Czestochowski 37. Signed and titled in pencil. An excellent impression printed on white wove paper. The margins are adequate and the condition is good. An early and rarely seen work by this artist. Illustrated in James Swann, In Quest of a Printmaker, Joseph Czestochowski, 1990, p.41 Sold

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