Bidspirit auction | Janet Elizabeth Turner (Kansas, 1914-1988)

Janet Elizabeth Turner (Kansas, 1914-1988) - JANET TURNER (1914-1988) RARE COLOR LINOCUT SCREENPRINT. Janet Elizabeth Turner (Kansas, 1914-1988) Magpie in an Almond Tree 1986 The somewhat unique color linocut and screenprint, numbered 92 from an edition of 180 prints, is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left. This is a fine, clean example of a rarely seen image. No other record of this very rare image appearing at auction could be found in 30 years of auction records. In printmaking, an Edition Variable (often abbreviated as EV as seen here, or VE) refers to a series of prints that are intentionally varied by the artist, meaning no two prints in the edition are exactly alike. Janet Turner was a Kansas city born artist known as an innovative printmaking technician who pushed the boundaries of traditional techniques. She often layered linocut, woodcut, etching, aquatint, and screen-printing on a single sheet, creating complex and striking images. Her work received national recognition, including inclusion in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Library of Congress, and Museum of Modern Art collections. The Janet Turner Print Museum at California State University, Chico, founded from her personal print collection, remains an active center for print education and exhibition. Block size 14 x 13.5, sheet measures 17.5 x 16 inches, no frame. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Block size 14 x 13.5, sheet measures 17.5 x 16 inches, no frame. Condition Very good condition, very clean, the full untrimmed sheet with deckle edges, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts. There is no indication that this print was ever framed which may explain the fresh colors and lack of issues related to acid matting. A fine example. Provenance The Collection of James and Virginia Moffett, Kansas City, Missouri.