French etching circa 1935; Mysterious artist added pencil signature in margin

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: June 10, 2007| Author: Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson | Copyright information

Q: This etching has a label on the back that reads, "Original etching by Florence, Title: The Water Well." There is also an upside- down triangle with "SZL" inside and the statement "Etchings carrying this label are Genuine Original French Etchings Imported from Paris." We would like to know about this piece. Thank you.

A: To understand this particular picture, it is necessary to go back to 1928 when Sidney Zoltan Lucas founded "Camilla Lucas," which encompassed a wholesale art publi...

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