5 Nahum Tschacbasov Cubo-Surrealistic Etchings

Five (5) Nahum Tschacbasov (New York, 1899-1984) Cubo-surrealistic etchings depicting abstract images of people. All numbered "17/100," in pencil, lower left below plate, all signed "Tschacbasov" and dated circa 1947-61, with additional numbers, in pencil, lower center and right below plate. All with "ES" blindstamp, lower right of sheet. One with a Belmont museum tag, en verso. All housed under plexiglass in black painted wooden frames. Plates range in size from 9 3/8" H x 6" W to 16" H x 11 3/4" W. Sights ranging in size from 14 3/4" H x 10 3/4" W to 29 3/4" H x 21 3/4" W. Frames ranging in size from 16 1/4" H x 12 1/4" W to 31 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W. Provenance: Art Collection of former Watkins College of Art, proceeds benefit scholarship endowment for students in the new Watkins College of Art at Belmont University.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with light toning, scattered minute foxing spots. Not examined outside of frames. Frames with abrasions, areas of loss, largest 4 1/2", to paint.