Big Inch, by Lynd Ward, Amer., (1905-1985) Fresco One of a small cache

One of a small cache of inspired works on paper acquired a decade ago

Seong Moy's striking abstract mid-century color prints were recently the subject of a career retrospective at Syracuse University

this signed impression on thin cream laid japan must be one of those Smillie printed and carried to his friend to be signed that day

There was also an edition of 50 on Japan Nacre paper

signed with initials lower left

Big Inch, by Lynd Ward, Amer., (1905-1985) Fresco One of a small cacheWood Engraving, 1946, Edition unknown, 6 x 7 1 16, a fine impression, wrinkling and toning at right margin edge, old hinges to top margin corners, on thin warm white wove paper 9 1 2 x 12 1 2.