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"Jim Dandy" Boston Terrier by Lisa Balsie - etching, early 20th century, USA

$395
£299.30
€342.82
CA$559.47
A$610.51
CHF 320.23
MX$7,414.91
NOK 3,999.79
SEK 3,780
DKK 2,558.69

About the Item

A beautiful early 20th century etching of a distinguished Boston Terrier named "Jim Dandy" by the printmaker Lisa Balsie. The print is framed in a simple black period frame. The print has been backed with acid free board and is surrounded by a simple cream colored mat that was included with the period frame. The first two photos are taken with the etching framed. The remaining photos of the etching were taken when it was unframed. 12.5"H x 10.5"W x .5"D framed size 6"H x 4.5"W plate size Elizabeth "Lisa" Balsie was a New York artist active in the early 1900s best known for her etched portraits of dogs. She was married to Albert Andrews 'Bert' Cobb (1869-1936), author of 'Portraits of Dogs' and 'Hunting Dogs'. Lisa Balsie's canine etchings were collected by Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    American Craftsman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Etched
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Found in the original period frame. Cardboard backing was removed and replaced with an acid free board. Glass was cleaned and the etching with matting materials was put back in the original frame.
  • Seller Location:
    Centennial, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7687245661992

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