GABOR PETERDI (Hungarian/American, 1915-2001). DESPAIR I and LA BATAILLE: TWO WORKS, first; signed, titled, dated 1938 and numbered 31/35, second; signed titled, dated 1939 and numbered HC IV. Engravings - Unframed, image: 10 3/8 in. x 7 7/8 in. and 11 1/2 in. x 15 1/2 in. Estimate $800-1,000
PROVENANCE: Private collection of Jane Haslem, prominent art dealer, collector and owner of Jane Haslem Galleries in Washington, DC since 1960.
"Despair I" not laid down, slight discoloration to border upper left and soft crease to paper upper right and left corners.
"La Bataille" old tape hinges four corners verso and visible recto with overall toning of paper and one spot of foxing lower left corner.
