Original Leonard Mersky Williamsburg Virginia Art Etching Engraving Listed Vtg

Description: Leonard Mersky "The Magazine" Engraving #24/200frame - 5.75" wide x 4.75" tall3.5" tall x 2.5" wide matteIn good original condition, the graphic is clear and crisp. Pencil signed Leonard H Mersky, The Magazine, Williamsburg Va, 24/200. I have a few other Mersky engravings in separate listings. You can see them all together in a few photo's. Feel free to email me any questions you have.Biography Born in Boston in 1917, Leonard Mersky was a budding artist in his early teens. He attended the Massachusetts College of Art, while being privately tutored by the famous etcher, William "Petie" Bicknell, absorbing this American master's technique and knowledge. Although Mersky retained this priceless information, his life took other twists and turns as he entered adult life. Serving in the Navy during World War II where he was assigned to working on top-secret maps for the invasion of Japan, Leonard Mersky did not return home until January 1946. By then and married. he had a seven-month-old son he had never seen. He entered the family shoe business and remained in that industry until 1972 when the factory closed. He retained his interest in fine art, but his responsibilities as a husband and father prevented him from indulging in his art as anything more than a hobby. During that period, he put his etchings on consignment in various galleries, and when the checks arrived, they were treated as "fun extras." But with the closing of the shoe factory, Mersky decided to make his art a full-time endeavor. He never looked back. His long years of business experience provided an important base as he started selling his prints, first on his own, traveling to various galleries and gift shops throughout New England, and then through agents who traveled the eastern seaboard. His clients soon included Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, with whom he had a 10-year contract. He created more than 20 original copper plates for Colonial Williamsburg.Among other buyers were Mystic Seaport in Connecticut, and Plymouth Plantation and Sturbridge in Massachusetts. He even received occasional calls from government offices looking for unusual gifts for officials as described earlier. Besides private collections, Leonard Mersky's work is found in the fine-print collection of Georgetown University. SHIPPING/PICK-UP: The shipping will be flat rate of $FREE shipping in anywhere in the lower 48 U.S. states. The shipping price includes boxes, supplies (bubble wrap etc), shipping, handling, and insurance through USPS or fedex. Local pick-up is always welcomed. When possible I disassemble furniture to assure safe shipping. Terms of SaleBy purchasing or bidding on this item, buyer agrees to all terms and conditions. Returns are accepted and must be shipped no later than the third day of receipt. In the rare occurrence that a package is lost or damaged, refund will be given once insurance claim is settled. All packages will be insured. All payments are due 7 days from the time of auction end or at the time the buyer has chosen the buy it now option. You must have a paypal confirmed shipping address. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Item will be shipped within 5 business days starting the day payment has cleared. Most orders are shipped much faster than five days but because of my work schedule combined with different listing ending dates shipment can sometimes take up to five days. Once your item has been shipped you will recieve a email with the tracking number from myself or Fedex. We encourage the buyer to ask any questions they may have before bidding. Note: Handling time for furniture is 3-10 days.

Price: 125 USD

Location: Denton, Texas

End Time: 2024-11-25T10:28:30.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD