Christine McGinnis (American, 1937-2019) 123 Signed Etchings, Wiskered Owl (58), Wise Owl (65) A group of 123 signed and numbered etchings to incude: 58 Wiskered Owl etchings including 24 artist's proofs, and 58 Wise Owl etchings including 60 artist's proofs. Type:Etching Materials: Wove Paper Markings & Inscriptions: Signed and numbered Date: Mid to late 20th century Maker: Christine McGinnis (American, 1937-2019) Dimensions:. 4" x 3.5" the art, 9.25" x 8.75" the sheet approx. (Whiskered Owl), 2.5" x 2.5" art, 10" x 7.5" sheet (Wise Owl). Provenance: From the Rodger LaPelle Galleries collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Generally good condition.

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