J. Andre Smith 1916 Antique Etching The Friendly Road Signed, Framed, RARE COA
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J. Andre Smith 1916 Antique Etching The Friendly Road Signed, Framed, RARE COA. The etching ishand-signed and dated 1916 at lower right. Original 1916 hand-signed etching. This is a1916 original etching titled. Date: 1916. Smith, an accomplished etcher and architect, was known for his refined landscapes and would go on to found the Maitland Art Center in Florida. This is a 1916 original etching titled The Friendly Road by American artist J. André Smith (1880–1959)—signed and dated in pencil by the artist. Smith, an accomplished etcher and architect, was known for his refined landscapes and would go on to found the Maitland Art Center in Florida. The scene captures a rural wooded path framed by tall trees and distant fencing, rendered in delicate, atmospheric linework. The etching is hand-signed and dated 1916 at lower right. Affixed to the reverse of the frame is a printed label from Arthur H. Hahlo & Co., Rare Etchings and Engravings, 569 Fifth Ave., New York (Windsor Arcade), reading: "The Friendly Road – Original etching by J. André Smith – Signed – Edition limited, 100 impressions" This dealer-issued label serves as an authenticating document—functionally one of the earliest examples of a certificate of authenticity in the American art market. Artist: J. André Smith Title: The Friendly Road Date: 1916 Medium: Etching on paper Edition: Limited to 100 (as per label) Signature: Hand-signed and dated in pencil Provenance: Arthur H. Hahlo & Co., New York (label affixed to back) Measurements: Framed Dimensions: 17.75" x 15.75" Imprint/Etched Image Area: 9.75" x 7.75" Features: Original 1916 hand-signed etching Pencil-signed and dated by the artist Title: The Friendly Road Limited edition of 100 (as per label) Professionally framed and matted Rare early printed COA-style label by Hahlo & Co. Only one pinpoint foxing spot; otherwise crisp and well-preserved Frame shows mild cosmetic wear, especially bottom corner Display-ready and historically significant Condition Summary: Excellent Minus vintage condition. The etching presents beautifully with rich detail and tonal contrast. The only notable flaw is a single pinpoint foxing spot along the upper border and some age-related toning. The artwork is professionally matted and framed in a quality gold carved frame. The frame is structurally solid and elegant, though it shows cosmetic wear and scraping, particularly at the lower left corner and edges, consistent with vintage age. Most notably, the reverse includes an original printed dealer’s label from Arthur H. Hahlo & Co. of New York, identifying the title as The Friendly Road and verifying the etching as a limited edition artist-signed print. This label effectively functions as a pre-modern Certificate of Authenticity, dated 1916, making this an extremely rare and historically important example of authenticated early American printmaking. Shipping & Returns: Free US Shipping 30 day returns (must be returned in original condition)
