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Items for Auction by Kent, Sister Mary Corita

Corita Kent, The Eye in the Sun, serigraph

Lot# 3241

(American, 1918-1986),
The Eye in the Sun, 1972,
serigraph,
(approximate dimensions - sheet: 23 x 23 inches),
inscribed E 200 at lower left, and signed lower right.
text on serigraph: Something unbearable makes it possible to break thru a ceiling. S. Weil, the eye is the sun in the mouth - to see is to grasp.
Provenance: Obtained the artwork in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA in the 90s. It is probable that the owners of the estate were acquainted with the artist, as indicated by the significant collection of prints and original artworks they owned.
Reference: Corita Art Center Archive ID: 72-06, number written at lower right corner.
Condition: Sheet toned, slight handling wear, especially on the left side of sheet, almost shows creases. A couple of scuff marks on the lower area in purple pigments. Sheet taped on top margin verso.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - framed: 24 1/8 x 24 1/8 inches.

Estimate: $700 - $1000

Corita Kent, Lucky Earth, serigraph

Lot# 3242

(American, 1918-1986),
Lucky Earth, 1963,
serigraph,
(approximate dimensions - sheet: 22 1/2 x 30 inches)
titled lower left signed and dated lower right
text on serigraph: Spring has come back again. The earth is like a child who has memorized poems, oh many..now it seem worth the effort for she wins the prize. Her teacher was strict. We loved the white hair of the old mans beard when we asked what the green and the blue are, right off she knows every word. Lucky earth, with your holiday, and all the children coming to play We tried to catch you. The gayest will do it. Teacher trained her until she knew it, and all thats printed in roots and long unruly stems she sings in a song. Rilke at lower left area.
Provenance: Obtained the artwork in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA in the 90s. It is probable that the owners of the estate were acquainted with the artist, as indicated by the significant collection of prints and original artworks they owned.
Reference: Corita Art Center Archive ID - 63-38.
Condition: Sheet toning, slight buckling lower right area, and slight creases to edges. Minor paint splotches/stain towards the edges. Slight puncture at upper right. Crease at right middle area. Possible trimmed edges. Sheet taped at top verso with linen tape and taped at bottom verso, possibly masking tape formed to a double-sided tape.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - framed: 24 x 31 inches.

Estimate: $500 - $700

Sister Mary Corita Kent, In Touch, screenprint

Lot# 8047

(American, 1918-1986),
In Touch, D.H. Lawrence Quote,
screenprint,
(approximate dimensions - sheet (sight): 22 5/8 x 25 1/2 inches)
titled and edition lower left: 210, and signed lower right.
Condition: In very good condition. Not examined out of frame.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - frame: 27 1/4 x 30 1/4 inches.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Sister Mary Corita Kent So Soft screenprint

Lot# 171

(American 1918-1986),
So Soft,
screenprint on paper, signed lower right, edition of 200
sheet: 23 x 23 inches.
Condition: In overall good condition, sheet has discoloration from being framed at one point with cardboard the acid from the cardboard transferred to the sheet. Would benefit from being restored.

Estimate: $500 - $700