Bidspirit auction | Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013)

Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013) - CHARLES BANKS WILSON (1918-2013) PENCIL SIGNED LITHO. Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013) Small Operator 1952 The lithograph published in an edition of only 40 prints is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left, Hunt catalog raisonne number 41. Unframed. Charles Banks Wilson produced other works that played on themes of deserted mines. Great investments of effort and capitol pictured in a derelict state of abandon, metaphors for optimism and abandonment. Wilson plays on this with the empty foundation on the right foreground with its empty anchor bolts. Meanwhile a small operator pans for gold in the ruins. CBW's comments in the catalog raisonne read: ''The man separated the metal from the rock by hammering it into small pieces and then shaking it all in his hand jig. The heavier metal sank to the bottom, leaving the waste rock to be scraped off and discarded. This work was carried out amid old concrete mill foundations and forsaken ore bins.'' Image measures 9.75 x 14, sheet is 13 x 20 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 9.75 x 14, sheet is 13 x 20 inches. Condition Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet with deckle edges, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair. Printer's ink around the outer margins. Provenance Living estate, Overland Park, Kansas.