- Item:
“Fisherman” SOLD
- Designer/Maker:
Barney Reid – took his masters thesis in lithography at the
State University of Iowa. Reid moved to San Diego about 1950, after
teaching at ASU from 1946-49, and went into business selling screen-printed
fabrics. Renowned for his enamel work, he was a consummate craftsman
and worked in metal, clay, wood, marble and other media. A member
of the Allied Craftsmen and the San Diego Art Guild, Reid was employed
as a graphic designer by the U. S. Navy. From the late 70’s
until his demise, he worked in printmaking almost exclusively.
- Description:
One of Reid’s most celebrated prints, this example in brown
and gray is hand printed on heavy bright green fabric. It was produced
during the brief period when Reid had just moved to San Diego and
was enjoying success with his new screen printed fabric business based
in the old Convair plant on Pacific Coast Highway. About this endeavor
Reid has
said: “…I was pretty proud of that. We put out yardage
and table linen. Our work was in all the class places – Gump’s
in San Francisco was a good customer, Armin Richter in La Jolla, Bullock’s
Wilshire, The Broadway in Honolulu. We even were in specialty shops
in Florida and Cuba.” Reid’s business was abruptly terminated
with the loss of his lease at Convair during the Korean War. This
fabric came from the estate of Barney and Sue Reid and has been folded
up, away from any light damage for more than 50 years! The business
card shown is for reference only, not included with fabric.
- Dimensions:
36” x 48”
- Condition:
Ecellent
- Price:
SOLD
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