"19th Century/Sg"— Signed Framed Print, Herbert Simon 2016

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Framed print titled "19th Century/SG" by Herbert Simon. Dates to 2016. Signed in the lower left corner. Frame measures 18"H … Read more Framed print titled "19th Century/SG" by Herbert Simon. Dates to 2016. Signed in the lower left corner. Frame measures 18"H x 35"W. From Simon's personal collection.

This fascinating and rare framed triptych titled "19th Century/SG" features three progressive original etching proofs created by Herbert Simon in 2016. Presented side-by-side in a sleek, contemporary silver gallery frame, this piece offers a captivating look into the master printmaker's evolving creative process. The triptych displays three distinct "states" pulled from the same hand-etched plate: Left (2nd State): A crisp, architectural rendering of a historic 19th-century manor house positioned atop a grand stone staircase, surrounded by bare winter trees. Middle (4th State): A deeper, dramatic state where dark tonal aquatint or soft-ground work vignettes the house into a bright, central spotlight. Right (5th State): The final, surrealist evolution where a prominent, graphic silhouette of a human hand is superimposed directly over the scene. Each individual print features Simon's etched circular "HS" studio monogram in the lower left corner of the plate. Below the platemark, each is individually hand-signed and annotated in graphite by the artist, detailing the title, state progress (2nd State, 4th State, 5th State), and the date (H Simon 2016).

About the artist: Herbert Simon (b. 1927) is an American sculptor and printmaker who taught in the art department at Wilkes University from 1969–1992. A student of Hans Hofmann, Robert Motherwell, and Philip Guston, his work bridges the New York School and academic structuralism. His monumental public commissions are permanently installed at major regional landmarks, including the 'Facets' aluminum installation at Wilkes University, the 'Aloft' sculpture at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and civic plazas across Pennsylvania. This piece was consigned by the artist and acquired through a local auction house.

✨ Discover more: This piece is a featured highlight from Simon's personal collection. Click our storefront profile to explore a curated selection of his 50-year career, including companion mid-century wood carvings, brutalist welded metals, and abstract expressionist framed art available for immediate purchase. See less