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Large lot of original and lithographic artwork by the artist Robert Watson, well known for providing the cover art to the 1953 second edition of ''The Martian Chronicles'' by Ray Bradbury. Complete collection, consigned by the Watson estate, includes:
1. Over 1,700 lithographs of ''The Martian Chronicles'' artwork (Studio Graphics, 1995), each measuring 22'' x 30''. This includes 240 lithographs signed by both Ray Bradbury and Robert Watson, numbered as part of the limited edition of 3,000; 108 signed by Bradbury alone, unnumbered; 147 signed by Watson alone, numbered as part of the limited edition; 447 unsigned and numbered as part of the limited edition; and 759 unsigned, unnumbered. Minor edgewear to most, overall in very good plus condition.
2. Large oil on board measuring 24'' x 18'', titled ''Road to Jericho''. Painting shows an individual gazing upon a large archway before him. Signed ''R Watson 93'' at lower right. Some scuffing along edge from framing, and mark at base of archway. Overall very good condition.
3. Large oil on board measuring 24'' x 18'' titled on verso ''Road to Jericho Revisited'', similar in style to ''Road to Jericho''. Signed ''R. Watson 96'' at lower right. Minor soiling, overall very good condition.
4. Oil on canvas by Robert Watson, measuring 22'' x 18'' in shades of rust-orange. Unsigned. Minor denting and scuffing, in very good condition.
5. Oil on board, signed ''R. Watson'' at both lower left and lower right, showing a solitary gondolier along with individuals pointing to a red moon or planet. Artwork measures 15'' x 17'', framed to 19.25'' x 21.5''. Some grime adhered to surface, and cracks at top edge. Very good condition. Painting was presented as a gift to Watson's son.
6. Oil on board, signed ''R. Watson 77'' at lower right, titled ''Two Figures''. Measures 10'' x 8''. Minor soiling, and discoloration to edges from framing. Very good condition.
7. Oil on board, signed ''R Watson 99'' at lower left, showing two individuals on a beach with a large angelic statue hovering above them. Measures 10'' x 8''. Minor soiling, in very good plus condition.
8. Oil on board, signed ''R. Watson 02'' at lower right, showing two figures on the beach, watching a sailboat in the distance. Measures 10'' x 8''. Very good to near fine condition.
9. Oil on wood, signed ''R. Watson 71'' at lower right, showing a solitary figure against a blue ocean-sky background. Measures 8'' x 3''. Very good plus condition.
10. Artist Proof silkscreen signed and inscribed in pencil along lower edge, ''A/P For Melinda & Tony With Love - Dad Robert Watson 50''. Large print measures 16'' x 20''; moderate soiling, overall in good plus condition. Accompanied by a smaller limited edition lithograph of the same artwork, entitled ''Prophet'', signed ''R. Watson'' and numbered 8/50, measuring approximately 5.5'' x 7''; near fine condition.
11. Untitled Artist Proof screenprint of artwork completed in 1951, signed in pencil at lower right ''R. Watson A/P 2 of 2''. Measures 12'' x 14''. Mounted to mat board, with moderate soiling and dampstaining; good condition.
12. Limited edition Artist Proof lithograph titled ''Archway'' from artwork completed in 1987. Signed ''R. Watson'' and numbered ''48/50 Artist Proof'' in pencil along lower margin. Measures 28'' x 23'', affixed to mat on margins. Minor buckling and abrasion to verso, else near fine.
13. Two lithographs of ''Venetian Backwater Revival'' from 1997, each measuring 28.5'' x 22.5''. Light edgewear, very good condition.
14. Limited edition lithograph titled ''Crusaders Tower'', signed ''R. Watson'' and numbered ''50/400'' in pencil along lower margin. Watson has additionally sketched a rendering of the artwork along bottom margin, initialed and dated 1993. Lithograph measures approximately 26'' x 21'', framed to 30'' x 25''. Not examined out of frame, but appears near fine.
15. Artist Proof lithograph titled ''Evening Light'' from 1981, signed ''R. Watson'' in gold pen at lower right, and numbered ''AP/5'' at lower left. Measures 30.5'' x 22''. Some edgewear, else near fine.
16. Four Artist Proof lithographs titled ''Reflect'' from 1980, signed ''R. Watson'' in gold pen at lower right, and numbered ''AP/1'', ''AP/2'', ''AP/4'' and ''AP/5'' at lower left, respectively. Each measures 27.5'' x 22''. Some edgewear, and scuff at top to one, else near fine.
17. Large Artist Proof lithograph, untitled, signed ''R. Watson'' in gold pen at lower right, and numbered ''AP/1'' at lower left. Measures 28'' x 42''. Mounted to board with wood mounting on back for hanging. Significant edgewear, and minor scuffing. Very good condition.
18. Large lithograph, untitled, measuring 35.5'' x 28.5''. Creasing and soiling, mostly confined to border. Good condition.
19. San Francisco Proclamation, signed by Mayor Willie Brown, Jr., designating 17 May 1997 as ''Robert Watson Day''. Framed to a size of 12.25'' x 16.5''. Nick to frame, else near fine.
Large Lot of Original Artwork and Lithographs by Robert Watson -- Also Includes Over 1,700 ''The Martian Chronicles'' Lithographs, Many Part of the Limited Edition Signed by Both Watson & Ray Bradbury
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