66: GENE KLOSS (1903-1996) PENCIL SIGNED ETCHING

Gene Kloss (1903-1996)
Trip To Town
The drypoint etching signed by Gene Kloss in pencil below the image lower right is identified as an Artist Proof print, and titled by her lower left. This image was pulled in an artist's proof edition of 0nly 25 prints before the plate was destroyed. Only one other example is on record as having appeared at auction.
Plate size 12 x 9, sheet measures 17.75 x 13, frame measures 20.5 x 17.25 inches.
Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet with wide lower margin, not laid down, no damage, stain, puncture or repair, noting a very pale outline surrounding the image as shown here outside the frame and mat.
Provenance: Purchased from Jack and Georgia Olson who operated American Legacy Gallery and, in the 1980s, purchased prints directly from Gene Kloss in Santa Fe.
$800 - $1,200