Lot #208: David F. Driesbach (1922–2019) Signed Limited Edition Intaglio Etching "Two Collectors"

An exceptional, investment-grade find for fine art collectors. This original intaglio etching, titled "Two Collectors," is by the internationally renowned American master printmaker and educator David Frasier Driesbach. Hand-signed and dated 1972 in pencil by the artist, this piece is numbered 25 from a strictly limited edition of only 50 prints. It also features the artist's distinct embossed blind stamp (chop mark) directly below the title. True to Driesbach’s celebrated style, the work is highly narrative and atmospheric, utilizing dense cross-hatching and masterful tonal contrast. The composition features two figures wearing his trademark, autobiographical stovepipe/top hats, intensely examining artifacts—a clever, meta-commentary on the art-collecting world itself. The print comes housed in a clean, gallery-style white wooden frame, matted under glass, and includes a fascinating, detailed biographical sheet attached to the reverse. Crucially, the documentation notes that this specific piece was originally acquired directly from Driesbach’s granddaughter in the early 2000s, providing a wonderful layer of provenance. Driesbach’s masterworks are represented in major global institutions, including the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (Paris), the Seattle Art Museum, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Pickup category timeslot {A}