Dear Christie,

Thank you for contacting us with your inquiry.

Here is a description of the work you own:
‘Morning Sun’, signed in pencil lower right: Gustave Baumann with the artist's hand-in-heart motif, titled in pencil lower left, numbered in pencil at the edge of the image lower right: 97/ 125, color woodcut on paper. Dimensions of the paper: 12.75'' x 11.5''.

Gustave Baumann (1881 –1971) was an American printmaker and painter, and one of the leading figures of the color woodcut revival in America. His works have been exhibited all around the country including the Met in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, and the New Mexico Museum of Art.

Today, prices for Baumann prints are high. Some are on sale for around $5,000, and many more can be found in the $7,500–15,000 range.
The estimate for your work is around $ 8,000-12,000 and has been based on the artist's current auction market for these last five years and the rarity of your item.

Please note that retail “asking prices” can be higher and vary.

Best regards,

Karine

Thank you. Just logged in. I’d like to read the moments first. This is very exciting and makes me feel better.

Comments..not moments. It is very late and I’ve been packing to move.

The paper itself is 9” x 10.5”.

Thank you very much!

I am not totally committed to selling it at auction. I am still moving and it is chaotic. I will be selling it. I am just am undecided as to the best option. I am nearing 80. My grandson who is now visiting and was with me when I bought this near 20 years ago at a garage sale. He is excited to see it’s value. But he is not in need of having the original on his wall.

Dear Christie,

We have made a note of your last message and have now changed your request accordingly.

Best wishes,

Karine