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Etcher, Engraver, Painter, b. 1881 - d. 1962

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  • Martin Lewis "Boss of the Block" Etching
    Jul. 29, 2026

    Martin Lewis "Boss of the Block" Etching

    Est: $700 - $900

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) etching titled "Boss of the Block," depicting a standing woman in profile on a city street with buildings in the background. Pencil signed lower right "Martin Lewis." Image size approx. 7.25 x 11 inches, overall sheet size approx. 11 x 15.75 inches. Unframed and affixed to backing board with archival tape. Sheet shows toning, corner wear, and tape remnants at the upper corners.

    Weiss Auctions
  • MARTIN LEWIS (1881-1962)
    May. 29, 2026

    MARTIN LEWIS (1881-1962)

    Est: $100 - $150

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962), aquatint, "CRONIES", signed in the plate at lower left, 9 3/8" x 10 7/8". Pencil signed. Overall in frame 15" x 16".

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Work on paper, Martin Lewis
    May. 15, 2026

    Work on paper, Martin Lewis

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881-1962), Untitled (Study for Circus), pencil and gouache on paper, signed lower left, sight: 8.5"h x 11.5"w, overall (with frame): 18.25"h x 22.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Print, Martin Lewis
    May. 15, 2026

    Print, Martin Lewis

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881-1962), "Corner Shadows," 1929, dry point, signed, edition of 232, printed by Charles White for the Print Club of Cleveland, unframed: 8 1/2"h x 8 7/8"w. Provenance: Purchased from Childs Gallery, 1992

    Clars Auctions
  • MARTIN LEWIS (AUSTRALIAN-AMERICAN, 1881-1962) "SUBURBAN EVENING"
    Apr. 23, 2026

    MARTIN LEWIS (AUSTRALIAN-AMERICAN, 1881-1962) "SUBURBAN EVENING"

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    MARTIN LEWIS (AUSTRALIAN-AMERICAN, 1881-1962) "SUBURBAN EVENING", drypoint etching on paper, a fine, crisp impression, signed in plate lower right and signed in pencil lower right margin. Housed in a modern frame. 1925. 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" plate, 18" x 16" OA. Catalogue Note: Born in Australia, Martin Lewis (1881-1962) studied as a young man at the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney. In 1900, he immigrated to the United States and, after a short stint in San Francisco, made his way to New York, where he began his artistic career in earnest. Dissatisfied with his work as a commercial artist in those early years, however, Lewis traveled to Japan in 1920, where he further honed his printmaking abilities. Upon his return to the United States with New York City in full bloom during the "Roaring 20s", Lewis entered the two most productive decades of his career in which he captured the city's iconic architecture and its people in striking, almost atmospheric depictions. During the Great Depression, he moved to Newtown, Connecticut, where he continued his work as an artist, but returned to New York after World War II. The present drypoint is an outstanding example of the artist's work and a classic representation of American Realism, reminiscent of the paintings of Lewis's contemporary and friend, Edward Hopper (1882-1967). A master of the nocturnal urban scene, Lewis was able to create visual representations in a noir style that simultaneously convey fragments of a human narrative.

    Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
  • MARTIN LEWIS (AUSTRALIAN-AMERICAN, 1881-1962) "STOOPS IN SNOW"
    Apr. 23, 2026

    MARTIN LEWIS (AUSTRALIAN-AMERICAN, 1881-1962) "STOOPS IN SNOW"

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    MARTIN LEWIS (AUSTRALIAN-AMERICAN, 1881-1962) "STOOPS IN SNOW", drypoint etching on paper, a fine, crisp impression with full margins, signed in plate lower right and signed in pencil lower right margin. Archivally housed in a modern frame. 1930. 9 3/4" X 14 3/4" plate, 16" X 20 3/4" OA. Catalogue Note: Born in Australia, Martin Lewis (1881-1962) studied as a young man at the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney. In 1900, he immigrated to the United States and, after a short stint in San Francisco, made his way to New York, where he began his artistic career in earnest. Dissatisfied with his work as a commercial artist in those early years, however, Lewis traveled to Japan in 1920, where he further honed his printmaking abilities. Upon his return to the United States with New York City in full bloom during the "Roaring 20s", Lewis entered the two most productive decades of his career in which he captured the city's iconic architecture and its people in striking, almost atmospheric depictions. During the Great Depression, he moved to Newtown, Connecticut, where he continued his work as an artist, but returned to New York after World War II. The present drypoint is an iconic example of the artist's work and a classic representation of American Realism, reminiscent of the paintings of Lewis's contemporary and friend, Edward Hopper (1882-1967). A master of the urban scene, Lewis was able to create visual representations in a noir style that simultaneously convey fragments of a human narrative.

    Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Circus Night, 1933.
    Apr. 16, 2026

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Circus Night, 1933.

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Circus Night. Drypoint and sandpaper ground on laid paper, 1933. Edition of 43. Signed in pencil, lower right. McCarron 103.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962) , Angry Man, 1935.
    Apr. 16, 2026

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) , Angry Man, 1935.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Angry Man. Drypoint and sand ground, 1935. Edition of approximately 21. Signed in pencil, lower right. McCarron 111.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Cathedral Steps, 1931.
    Apr. 16, 2026

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Cathedral Steps, 1931.

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Cathedral Steps. Drypoint on laid paper, 1931. Edition of approximately 42. Signed in pencil, lower right. McCarron 93.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • The Orator, Madison Square (McCarron 13)
    Apr. 15, 2026

    The Orator, Madison Square (McCarron 13)

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Property from a Private Collection, Potomac Martin Lewis 1881 - 1962 The Orator, Madison Square (McCarron 13) signed in pencil etching on laid paper plate: 10 ⅜ by 12 ½ in. 264 by 320 mm. sheet: 13 ⅜ by 15 ¾ in. 338 by 399 mm. Executed in 1916, this impression is from the edition of approximately 19.

    Sotheby's
  • From the River Front (McCarron 10)
    Apr. 15, 2026

    From the River Front (McCarron 10)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Property from a Private Collection, Potomac Martin Lewis 1881 - 1962 From the River Front (McCarron 10) signed in pencil and inscribed imp. etching and aquatint on wove paper plate: 14 ⅞ by 11 ⅞ in. 377 by 300 mm. sheet: 18 ⅞ by 15 in. 480 by 380 mm. Executed in 1916, this impression is from the edition of approximately 19.

    Sotheby's
  • MARTIN LEWIS (1881-1962). On the River. Image: 14 ¾ x 11 7/8 in. (375 x 302
    Apr. 15, 2026

    MARTIN LEWIS (1881-1962). On the River. Image: 14 ¾ x 11 7/8 in. (375 x 302

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    MARTIN LEWIS (1881-1962). On the River. Image: 14 ¾ x 11 7/8 in. (375 x 302 mm.)Sheet: 18 x 15 1/8 in. (457 x 384 mm.).

    Christie's
  • MARTIN LEWIS (1881-1962). Stoops in the Snow. Image: 9 7/8 x 15 in. (251 x
    Apr. 15, 2026

    MARTIN LEWIS (1881-1962). Stoops in the Snow. Image: 9 7/8 x 15 in. (251 x

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    MARTIN LEWIS (1881-1962). Stoops in the Snow. Image: 9 7/8 x 15 in. (251 x 381 mm.)Sheet: 13 5/8 x 18 ½ in. (346 x 470 mm.).

    Christie's
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Study for "Shadow Dance," circa 1930.
    Mar. 12, 2026

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Study for "Shadow Dance," circa 1930.

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Study for "Shadow Dance." Pencil on green laid paper, circa 1930. Signed "Martin Lewis P.L." in pencil by the artist's daughter-in-law, Patricia Lewis, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Above the Yards, Weehawken, 1918.
    Mar. 12, 2026

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Above the Yards, Weehawken, 1918.

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Above the Yards, Weehawken. Etching and aquatint, 1918. From the intended edition of 100, printed in 1973. Signed "Martin Lewis, (L.D.L. 1973)" in pencil by the artist's wife, Lucile Deming Lewis, and numbered 8/100 in pencil, lower margin. McCarron 33.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Drypoint Etching SIGNED
    Mar. 11, 2026

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Drypoint Etching SIGNED

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Martin Lewis (American-Australian, 1881-1962), Trade Wind, circa 1918 (McCarron 23), monotone drypoint etching on paper depicting a maritime composition with dolphins leaping alongside a sailing ship in rough seas. Signed in the plate lower right and pencil signed in the margin. The verso retains a Certificate of Authenticity from Associated American Artists, with provenance including exhibition at the McNay Art Institute, San Antonio, 1975. Presented under glass in a carved giltwood frame. Approximate sight size is 8.5" x 12.5". Dimensions: 15 X 19 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall antique condition with typical surface wear and toning. The frame exhibits normal storage wear to the edges and corners. The work has not been inspected outside of the frame. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.

    Hill Auction Gallery
  • Martin Lewis "Manhattan Lights" Drypoint 1931
    Feb. 03, 2026

    Martin Lewis "Manhattan Lights" Drypoint 1931

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Martin Lewis (Australian/American, 1881-1962). Drypoint on paper etching titled "Manhattan Lights," 1931. Pencil signed and signed in plate along the lower right. From an edition of 49. Provenance: Paramour Fine Arts, Michigan, 2004; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota's art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape.

    Revere Auctions
  • Martin Lewis (Australian/American 1881-1962), "The Passing Freight, Danbury", 1937, depicting a nocturnal scene of a New Haven freight train passing through a small Connecticut town, illuminated by soft moonlight and ...
    Jan. 01, 2026

    Martin Lewis (Australian/American 1881-1962), "The Passing Freight, Danbury", 1937, depicting a nocturnal scene of a New Haven freight train passing through a small Connecticut town, illuminated by soft moonlight and ...

    Est: $10,000 - $20,000

    Martin Lewis (Australian/American 1881-1962) "The Passing Freight, Danbury", 1937 depicting a nocturnal scene of a New Haven freight train passing through a small Connecticut town, illuminated by soft moonlight and intersecting telegraph wires, two figures stand at the crossing, their silhouettes rendered in delicate chiaroscuro typical of Lewis's mastery of light and shadow Drypoint etching on paper, edition of 47, plus 6 trial proofs Pencil signed Martin Lewis lower right 8" x 11 1/2" plate size

    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
  • Martin Lewis (American, 1881–1962) Chance Meeting, 1940-41
    Dec. 12, 2025

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881–1962) Chance Meeting, 1940-41

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881–1962) Chance Meeting, 1940-41 drypoint on laid paper signed in pencil; edition of approximately 105 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s
  • Martin Lewis (American, 1881–1962) Night in New York, 1932
    Dec. 12, 2025

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881–1962) Night in New York, 1932

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881–1962) Night in New York, 1932 etching on laid paper signed in pencil, from the edition of 125 8 1/2 x 8 7/8 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s
  • Martin Lewis (American, 1881–1962) Fifth Avenue Bridge, 1928
    Dec. 12, 2025

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881–1962) Fifth Avenue Bridge, 1928

    Est: $7,000 - $9,000

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881–1962) Fifth Avenue Bridge, 1928 drypoint on laid paper signed and inscribed 'imp.' in pencil; edition of approximately 108 10 x 12 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s
  • MARTIN LEWIS (American 1881-1962) "Circus Night," 1933, 12 1/8 x 15 1/2 in. (30.8 x 39.4 cm.), Frame: 18 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (47 x 57.2 cm.)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    MARTIN LEWIS (American 1881-1962) "Circus Night," 1933, 12 1/8 x 15 1/2 in. (30.8 x 39.4 cm.), Frame: 18 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (47 x 57.2 cm.)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    MARTIN LEWIS (American 1881-1962) "Circus Night," 1933, drypoint on laid paper, signed lower right, "Martin Lewis," from the edition of 43, McCarron 103.

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • MARTIN LEWIS (American 1881-1962) "Misty Night, Danbury," 1947, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm.), Frame: 18 5/8 x 22 1/2 in. (47.3 x 57.2 cm.)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    MARTIN LEWIS (American 1881-1962) "Misty Night, Danbury," 1947, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm.), Frame: 18 5/8 x 22 1/2 in. (47.3 x 57.2 cm.)

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    MARTIN LEWIS (American 1881-1962) "Misty Night, Danbury," 1947, lithograph on wove paper, signed in pencil lower right, "Martin Lewis," from an edition of 19, McCarron 142.

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • MARTIN LEWIS (American 1881-1962) "Shadow Magic," 1939, 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm.), Frame: 22 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (57.2 x 47 cm.)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    MARTIN LEWIS (American 1881-1962) "Shadow Magic," 1939, 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm.), Frame: 22 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (57.2 x 47 cm.)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    MARTIN LEWIS (American 1881-1962) "Shadow Magic," 1939, etching with drypoint on wove paper, signed in pencil lower right, "Martin Lewis," from an edition of approximately 34, McCarron 126.

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • § MARTIN LEWIS (AUSTRALIAN/AMERICAN 1881-1962)
    Oct. 30, 2025

    § MARTIN LEWIS (AUSTRALIAN/AMERICAN 1881-1962)

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    MARTIN LEWIS (AUSTRALIAN/AMERICAN 1881-1962) DERRICKS AT NIGHT (MCCARRON 62), 1927 drypoint, from the edition of approx. 104, signed in the plate, signed in pencil (lower right), printed by the artist  the plate 19.5cm x 30cm (7 ¾in x 11 ¾in) The Collection of Gordon & Ursula Bowyer.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Wet Night, Route 6, 1933.
    Oct. 30, 2025

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Wet Night, Route 6, 1933.

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Wet Night, Route 6. Drypoint on blue laid paper, 1933. Edition of approximately 51. Signed in pencil, lower right. McCarron 104.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Cathedral Steps, 1931.
    Oct. 30, 2025

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Cathedral Steps, 1931.

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Cathedral Steps. Drypoint on laid paper, 1931. Edition of approximately 42. Signed in pencil, lower right. McCarron 93.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Spring Night, Greenwich Village, 1930.
    Oct. 30, 2025

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Spring Night, Greenwich Village, 1930.

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Spring Night, Greenwich Village. Drypoint and sandpaper ground, 1930. Edition of 92. Signed in pencil, lower right. McCarron 85.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Above the Yards, Weehawken, 1918.
    Oct. 30, 2025

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Above the Yards, Weehawken, 1918.

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Above the Yards, Weehawken. Etching and aquatint, 1918. From the intended edition of 100, printed in 1973. Signed "Martin Lewis, (L.D.L. 1973)" in pencil by the artist's wife, Lucile Deming Lewis, and numbered 8/100 in pencil, lower margin. McCarron 33.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Rain on Murray Hill, 1928.
    Oct. 30, 2025

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Rain on Murray Hill, 1928.

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Rain on Murray Hill. Drypoint printed in dark bluish, greenish black on laid paper, 1928. Edition of 110. Signed and inscribed "imp" in pencil, lower right. McCarron 75.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, Boss of the Block, etching and aquatint, circa 1939.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, Boss of the Block, etching and aquatint, circa 1939.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Boss of the Block. Circa 1939. Etching and aquatint Edition of approximately 212. Signed in pencil, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, Little Penthouse, drypoint, 1931.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, Little Penthouse, drypoint, 1931.

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Little Penthouse. 1931. Drypoint on laid paper Edition of 75. Signed in pencil, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, Shadow Dance, drypoint, 1930.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, Shadow Dance, drypoint, 1930.

    Est: $25,000 - $35,000

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Shadow Dance. 1930. Drypoint and sand ground Edition of approximately 109. Signed in pencil, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, Study for "Shadow Dance," pencil on green paper, circa 1930.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, Study for "Shadow Dance," pencil on green paper, circa 1930.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Study for "Shadow Dance." Circa 1930. Pencil on green laid paper Signed "Martin Lewis P.L." in pencil by the artist's daughter-in-law, Patricia Lewis, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, Subway Steps, drypoint, 1930.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, Subway Steps, drypoint, 1930.

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Subway Steps. 1930. Drypoint Second state (of 2), after the reduction of the plate. Edition of approximately 65. Signed in pencil, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, Quarter of Nine, Saturday's Children, drypoint, 1929.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, Quarter of Nine, Saturday's Children, drypoint, 1929.

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Quarter of Nine, Saturday's Children. 1929. Drypoint printed in dark brownish black Edition of 107. Signed and inscribed "imp" in pencil, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, East Side, Williamsburg Bridge, drypoint, 1928.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, East Side, Williamsburg Bridge, drypoint, 1928.

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 East Side, Williamsburg Bridge. 1928. Drypoint Edition of approximately 69. Signed and inscribed "imp" in pencil, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, Relics (Speakeasy Corner), drypoint, 1928.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, Relics (Speakeasy Corner), drypoint, 1928.

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Relics (Speakeasy Corner). 1928. Drypoint on laid paper Edition of 111. Signed in pencil, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, Shadows on the Ramp, drypoint and sandpaper ground, 1927.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, Shadows on the Ramp, drypoint and sandpaper ground, 1927.

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Shadows on the Ramp. 1927. Drypoint and sandpaper ground Edition of 75. Signed in pencil, lower right. McCarron 64.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, The Orator, Madison Square, etching, 1916.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, The Orator, Madison Square, etching, 1916.

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 The Orator, Madison Square. 1916. Etching, sand ground and roulette on laid paper One of 19 recorded impressions, from the intended edition of 60. Signed and inscribed "imp" in pencil, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis, Dock Workers Under the Brooklyn Bridge, aquatint and etching, 1916-18.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Martin Lewis, Dock Workers Under the Brooklyn Bridge, aquatint and etching, 1916-18.

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Martin Lewis 1881-1962 Dock Workers Under the Brooklyn Bridge. 1916-18. Aquatint and etching Edition of approximately 100, printed in 1973. Signed "Martin Lewis, (L.D.L. 1973)" and numbered 27/100 in pencil by the artist's wife, Lucille Deming Lewis, lower margin.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Little Penthouse
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Little Penthouse

    Est: £6,000 - £8,000

    Martin Lewis 1881 - 1962 Little Penthouse (McCarron 91) signed in pencil, the certificate notarized by Winifred Hutty and numbered 22 in blue ink drypoint on laid paper sheet: 295 by 216 mm. 11⅝ by 8½ in. book: 308 by 230 by 20 mm. 12 by 9 by ½ in. Executed in 1931, this impression is number 22 from the total edition of 84, contained in a volume of American Etchers, Vol. XI: Martin Lewis (as issued).

    Sotheby's
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Which Way?, 1932.
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Which Way?, 1932.

    Est: $25,000 - $35,000

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Which Way? Aquatint, 1932. Edition of approximately 53. Signed in pencil, lower right. McCarron 99.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Beaching the Boat, 1925.
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962), Beaching the Boat, 1925.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Martin Lewis (1881-1962) Beaching the Boat. Drypoint and sand ground, 1925. Edition of approximately 33 (from an intended edition of 60). Signed and numbered 32/60 in pencil, lower margin. McCarron 42.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Martin Lewis "Fifth Ave Bridge" Drypoint
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Martin Lewis "Fifth Ave Bridge" Drypoint

    Est: $5,000 - $10,000

    Martin Lewis (Australian/American, 1881-1962). Drypoint print on paper titled "Fifth Avenue Bridge," 1928. Pencil signed along the lower right; from an edition of 108. Reference: McCarron 72. Provenance: Paramour Fine Arts; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Lot Essay: Martin Lewis (1880-1962) was a master American printmaker celebrated for his atmospheric etchings and drypoints of New York City and rural Connecticut. Born in Castlemaine, Australia, Lewis emigrated to the U.S. in 1900, where he became known for his technical brilliance and striking compositions. Though he worked as a commercial artist for years, he gained recognition in the 1920s for his fine art prints, quickly selling out editions during exhibitions and earning representation from Kennedy Galleries. A pivotal figure in early 20th-century American printmaking, Lewis was also influential among his peers. He famously taught etching techniques to Edward Hopper, and his work demonstrates a deep appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and European masters like Whistler and Rembrandt. Lewis's journey into art began modestly; he showed early talent as a child in Australia, eventually studying under Thomas Fisher Levick for free before traveling through rural areas and artist colonies. His formal entry into printmaking came in 1915, and his artistic development was shaped by time abroad in London, Wales, and especially Japan, where he immersed himself in Japanese print traditions. Returning to New York in the 1920s, he abandoned commercial work to focus on his art. His prints from this period, like Relics, which sold out quickly and appreciated rapidly in value, cemented his place among the top American printmakers of his time. A respected teacher at the Art Students League and a well-connected member of New York's artistic circles, Lewis lived much of his life in the city but also spent time in Connecticut with his wife, Lucile Deming, and their son. Though he never achieved the same level of fame as some contemporaries, Lewis's precise, moody renderings of urban and rural life remain highly sought after and admired for their technical mastery and evocative atmosphere. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota's art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape.

    Revere Auctions
  • Martin Lewis (American 1881-1962), The Lunch Counter (McCarron 56), Drypoint, 1927, Plate size: 175 x 248 mm (6-7/8 x 9-7/8 in); Frame: 16 x 18 in (40.6 x 45.7 cm)
    Sep. 12, 2025

    Martin Lewis (American 1881-1962), The Lunch Counter (McCarron 56), Drypoint, 1927, Plate size: 175 x 248 mm (6-7/8 x 9-7/8 in); Frame: 16 x 18 in (40.6 x 45.7 cm)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881-1962) The Lunch Counter (McCarron 56) Drypoint, 1927; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed Martin Lewis in graphite l.r., from an edition of 12

    Weschler's
  • Martin Lewis (American 1881-1962), Tabloid Readers (McCarron 57), Drypoint, 1927, Plate size: 175 x 250 mm (6-7/8 x 9-7/8 in); Frame: 15-1/2 x 18 in (39.4 x 45.7 cm)
    Sep. 12, 2025

    Martin Lewis (American 1881-1962), Tabloid Readers (McCarron 57), Drypoint, 1927, Plate size: 175 x 250 mm (6-7/8 x 9-7/8 in); Frame: 15-1/2 x 18 in (39.4 x 45.7 cm)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881-1962) Tabloid Readers (McCarron 57) Drypoint, 1927; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed Martin Lewis in graphite l.r., from an edition of 19

    Weschler's
  • MARTIN LEWIS (1881 - 1962) Wet Night, Route 6.
    Jun. 26, 2025

    MARTIN LEWIS (1881 - 1962) Wet Night, Route 6.

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    MARTIN LEWIS (1881 - 1962) Wet Night, Route 6. Drypoint, 1933. 224x370 mm; 8⅞x14⅝ inches, full margins. Edition of approximately 51. Signed in pencil, lower right. McCarron 104.

    Swann Auction Galleries
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