Lot 137: Three Framed Mid Century Portraits
Three Framed Mid Century Portraits to include
Marcello Muccini (Italian, 1926-1978)
Seated Female Nude, 1946
Charcoal and ink on paper depicting a seated female nude.
Signed lower right Muccini and dated ’46.
15″ x 14″ frame
Willis A. Birchman (American, 20th Century)
Caricature Portrait, 1933
Ink on paper depicting a stylized profile portrait.
Signed Biederman within image; inscribed “To Fred Munson with Best Wishes — W.A. Birchman,” dated 1933.
20 1/2″ x 16 1/2″ frame
Eric Gill (British, 1882-1940)
Two Nude Studies
Engravings depicting female nudes, from Twenty-Five Nudes Engraved by Eric Gill, published by J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London, 1938
Accompanied by three pages from Twenty-Five Nudes Engraved by Eric Gill
17″ x 21″ frame
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Estimate: $200- $400
Auction Date: September 26, 2026
