Constantine Kermes Pardners Print Framed Double Matted Signed #11/50 (1982)

Description: Pardners (1982) by Constantine Kermes (1923 - 2009) Highlights Professionally framed in light brown natural wood with double mat (Light brown and Beige) by Constantine Kermes Studio-Gallery and Residence, Lancaster, PA Hand signed and dated lower right Numbered 11 out of a limited edition of 50Includes hanging hardware and is ready to hang Details Image Size: 14 1/2 x 7 inches Frame Size: 21 1/2 x 13 1/4 x 1 inches Medium: Rag Paper Edition: Limited Edition of 50 Provenance: Myerstown, PA Auction Comments Pardners is a lithograph print executed by Constantine Kermes on Bavarian Limestone and printed on rag paper at Atelier Desjobert, Paris, France numbered 11 out of a limited edition of 50 issued in 1982 The scene depicts an Amish boy with his horse next to a barn door with the sun setting behind them in a landscape of trees Condition (Please see grading guide below) (I) Overall: Very Good (II) Content: Excellent (III) Frame: Very Good (Nice light brown natural wood frame; Dust cover intact; hanging hardware attached; gallery label affixed) Artist Bio Constantine John “Gus” Kermes was the oldest first generation son of the late John D. and Ekaterini Kermes, who were born in Smyrna, Turkey (formerly part of Greece). He was employed as an Industrial Designer by Sperry/Ford New Holland Machine company and received 24 Design Patents during his employment there from 1955 to 2004 and received a number of awards from the American Iron and Steel Institute and Industrial Design Magazine. While an art student at Carnegie Institute of Technology (now known as Carnegie Mellon University) in Pittsburgh in the 1940s, Gus started studying the Shakers. He admired their spirit of simplicity and their innovativeness in design. About the same time he became interested in the writings of Henry David Thoreau, which he quoted often throughout his life. The concept of simplicity found among the Shakers and in Thoreau became a recurrent theme and goal for Gus’s life’s work. Well over two hundred exhibitions of Gus’s artwork have been held at various museums and galleries throughout the United States. Response to his work was always important to Gus, and people from all walks of life appreciated and collected his paintings and prints. From his perspective as an artist, he considered his paintings “old friends” that he parted with as they made their way to new homes where he sometimes enjoyed “visiting rights.” He earned professional honors from his contemporaries in the art world and won innumerable awards in competitive shows, and he created prize-winning paintings until the end of his days. In addition to his depictions of the Shakers and Amish, other exhibited works focused on the Greek islands, Pueblo potters, and Spanish American Santo painters. References https://digitalcommons.hamilton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1121&context=acsq https://www.snyderfuneralhome.com/obituary/constantine-j-quot-gus-quot-kermes/ Grading Guide Notes: The condition grade is a subjective rating based on the observed objective physical features of the item to the naked eye The condition grade does not factor in the perceived beauty or aesthetic impact of the content itself Please view all of the item pictures and video to make your own informed condition decision before purchasing Scale: Excellent: No damage or issues barely perceptible from close viewing distance and bright lighting conditions Very Good: Issues visible from close viewing distance and normal lighting conditions Good: Issues visible from normal viewing distance and lighting conditions but do NOT significantly detract from the overall look of the work Fair: Issues that are immediately apparent from normal viewing distance and lighting conditions AND significantly detract from the overall look of the work Poor: Severe condition issues that require repair and some may be beyond repair Buyer Notes Grinding 4 Good does our best to accurately describe the items we offer Items are offered AS IS/AS DESCRIBED to the best of our knowledge, research and ability The buyer is expected to view the photos, video and descriptions carefully and ask questions before they purchase If you have an issue or question, please contact us via eBay's system and allow us to work with you to resolve it before leaving negative feedback We also ask that you do provide buyers feedback, we love to hear that you are happy with our service and your new purchase! Thank you for your interest in this item!

Price: 125 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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