Lily Converse (American, 1876-1961) Trees. Six lithographs by Lily Converse. Circa 1930. A portfolio [263 x 340] with flaps containing 6 lithographs. Very fine proofs on chine appliqué, numbered, signed and titled in pencil. Minimal soiling. Full margins. Edition of 25 proofs. Ex-coll. H. M. Petiet (Lugt 5031). Lily Schierenberg Converse (1876-1961) was born in St. Petersburg, studied in Paris with André Lhote, and lived in the United States, where she taught and exhibited extensively. She died in Philadelphia.

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