Paris Etching Society landscape scenes by artist Paul Granville and French Stamped with “Sidney Z. Lucas” lower left, pencil signed lower right by artist, “Paris Etching Society Ny, USA” at top right. First one is Paul Granville, Fall Landscape II and the. Second is a fall scene with water running under an old stone bridge. Note originally from France printed in New York. Purchased from a collector of fine art.

Here are two pressed hand colored etchings by French artist Le Garf (Lucien Veder) of Dinan a old medieval town in NW France, in Brittany, on the River Rance.

Andy Warhol- Leg & Shoe “A stocking full of good Wishes” 1956 Lithograph

original 1956 Offset lithograph printed ink on Japanese velum paper- with printed signature Andy Warhol on top right –
Printed inscription: A whole stocking full of good wishes, along left edge .
Paper size: 22″ H x 9″ W – Framed under glass size : 28.5″ H x 16.5″

Biography
Andy Warhol is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. In the 1950s, he was an in-demand and celebrated illustrator working for New York’s toniest publications (like Harper’s Bazaar) and elegant shops (such as Bonwit Teller) in addition to many smaller independent fashion companies.Throughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations – yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s when Warhol completed a successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller & Sons, that he was finally granted widespread recognition for his renderings. Following repeated commissions, Warhol established shoes as a recurring motif in his work, a theme that he would revisit even as his style evolved over the years. “A Whole Stocking Full of Good Wishes” is emblematic of Warhol’s work during the late 1950s, having established his reputation with drawings of clothes, accessories, and stylized beauties in a distinctively elegant but playful aesthetic. Working within the niche, Warhol created holiday-themed greeting cards for Tiffany & Co. from 1956-1962, depicting classic symbols such as ornaments, Christmas trees, and of course, shoes decked with holly, each card as whimsical and joyous as this piece. In keeping up with the holiday spirit, this work is a family affair featuring the signature script of Warhol’s mother, Julia Warhola. The two would collaborate often, imagining spirited imagery that was contrary to the adversity they faced during Warhol’s formative years. Acknowledging the hardship of his childhood, it’s no surprise that Warhol would later immerse himself in the fanciful nature of Christmas, using materialism as an escape from his unpleasant memories. Perhaps it was his early exposure to mass commercialization that increased Warhol’s draw towards objects related to ubiquitous cultural archetypes and consumerism, making this piece a marvelous precursor to Pop Art.

Vintage mid 20th century colored pencil on paper portrait drawing of woman with long dark hair and orange dress. Signed Silverman bottom edge. Unframed, age toning, foxing.

Vintage mid 20th century pencil on paper portrait drawing of woman with speckled background. Signed Silverman bottom edge. Unframed, age toning, tape remains on verso.

Vintage mid 20th century pencil on paper portrait drawing of woman with neon orange background. Signed Silverman bottom edge. Unframed, age toning, foxing.

Small vintage mid 20th century colored pencil on paper portrait drawing of woman with long dark hair. Signed Silverman bottom edge. Unframed, age toning.

Small vintage mid 20th century colored pencil on paper portrait drawing of woman in turquoise blouse. Signed Silverman bottom edge. Unframed, age toning, tape remains on verso.