Bidspirit auction | Clare Veronica Hope Leighton (1898-1989)

Clare Veronica Hope Leighton (1898-1989) - CLARE LEIGHTON (1901-1989) RARE WOOD ENGRAVING. Clare Veronica Hope Leighton (1898-1989) Weeding the Tobacco Seed Bed Circa 1941 This rare wood engraving print, possibly a bookplate, an image for which no auction records or institutional holdings can be found, is also published in Leighton's book Southern Harvest (1942) and is not pencil signed. The British born wood engraver Clare Leighton Clare Leighton was invited to join the Prairie Print Makers in the 1930s, one of several distinguished guest artists whose prints were distributed to members. Her inclusion aligned with the group's national reach and its admiration for technically accomplished works in themes similar to theirs. Image measures 7 x 5 with a framed size of 15 x 13 inches. 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 Image measures 7 x 5 with a framed size of 15 x 13 inches. Condition Very good condition, noting some foxing along the upper edge. Provenance The Collection of James and Virginia Moffett, Kansas City, Missouri.