Framed Edward Borein Scratchin’ High, signed (in pencil lower right) etching and dry point. Has aged well!
7 7/8 tall by 4 5/8 wide. The frame 17 by 12 3/4
Hello, this item is an original etching and drypoint by Edward Borein (American, 1872–1945), titled Scratchin’ High, signed in pencil at the lower right. Borein was a renowned Western artist celebrated for his depictions of cowboys, vaqueros, and Native American life in the American West and Mexico. This particular print captures a dramatic moment of a cowboy atop a bucking horse, a motif central to Borein’s work and representative of his dynamic linework and storytelling ability.
Given the dimensions of the print (7 7/8 x 4 5/8 inches) and frame (17 x 12 3/4 inches), and assuming the signature is authentic and the piece is in good condition with no foxing or fading, the current market value for this etching is approximately $1,200 to $2,000 USD. Works by Borein remain highly sought after by collectors of Western Americana, particularly signed prints in strong condition. Sales at auction vary depending on subject matter, edition size, and whether the work is pencil-signed or plate-signed, with pencil-signed impressions typically fetching the higher end of the range.