18: CHARLES BANKS WILSON (1918-2013) RARE EARLY LITHOGRAPH

Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013)
Handgame (1942)
The rare early print from an edition of only 25 signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right, annotated 42 for the year 1942, titled 'Handgame' lower left near the edition of 25 in pencil. The work is signed in the plate as well.

This composition documents a traditional Native American guessing game known as Handgame where one team hides engraved bone domino-like game pieces in their hands while the opposing team attempts to guess who holds which piece.
Image measures 10 x 8, sheet size 12.5 x 13.5 inches.
Very good to fine condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, puncture or repair, unframed.
$1,000 - $1,500