Lot 312
Hirschfeld, Al. Two Lithographs: "Kabuki: Bunraki" and "Lee Gong, Bali Dancer". (1903-2003) Al Hirschfeld combined black and white linear drawing with portraiture to develop one of the most innovative and iconic visual languages.
"Kabuki: Bunraki" Lithograph from a series of Kabuki performances that inspired Hirschfeld to illustrate his most colorful works. "Kabuki: Bunraki" stands apart as it was one of the few capturing a performance by actors. Again superb colors in this lithograph signed in pencil by Hirschfeld on the far right bottom corner and numbered 181/275. In superior condition, lithograph measures 22 x 31½" and is presented in a cloth board mat.
"Lee Gong, Bali Dancer" Lithograph depicting a dancer from Bali, Lee Gong, dressed in colorful traditional clothing in stunning use of colors unusual for Hirschfeld. Full color bleed, 26 x 20" in paper and cloth mat. A spectacular work by Hirschfeld. Hand signed in white pencil #64/120, both presented in mat. All lithographs in excellent condition. Estimated Value $300 - 900
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