The Eccentric Art of Lewis Smith: Alleys

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Here is a series of Alley scenes done in crayon, ballpoint ink, and markers on panels cut from brown paper grocery bags. There is a different theme for each alley, with neighbors leaning out of windows to talk to each other. The drawings are double sided, usually with writings (many with images) on the reverse. They are about 12" by 17", some varying by an inch or so. The panels were not always cut out exactly square. All are in generally very good condition, although many have soft edges or minor corner folds, and some were originally drawn on bags that were more worn or crinkled. If you need to know the exact dimensions or other details of a particular drawing please ask.

Dobbin Alley by Lewis Smith
"Dobbin Alley" The reverse seems to be an illustration of railway signals."Dobbin Alley" ... Reverse.
Some much larger photos: "Dobbin Alley" ... Reverse.
LS197. $1000.00. Gap Seed Alley by Lewis Smith
"Gap Seed Alley" "Gap Seed Alley" ... Reverse.
Some much larger photos: "Gap Seed Alley" ... Reverse.
LS198. $1000.00.

LS164
"Sallys Alley", Dots in Rows
One side ... Reverse
LS164: $1000.00. LS165
"Dead End Alley"
Notes, $ £, Beer, Caps
One side ... Reverse.
LS165. $1000.00.

LS166
"Dutch Alley", "Filth Grows In Life"
One side ... Reverse
LS166: $1000.00. LS167
"Ramosa Alley", "Hurrah-For-High-Prices"
One side ... Reverse.
LS167. $1000.00.

LS119
Crum Alley: "See the business end of the Bowery for 50¢", "Oh Rabbit Cake".
One side ... Reverse.
LS119. $1000.00.
"Chow Alley" People leaning out the windows of Chow Alley are saying: "Ipana toothpaste",
"Alliance 90 Grocer Stores 1929", "EMF Car", "Every Morning Fix". There are other people visible
through almost every window. The reverse is a mixture of graphics and writings, including aphorisms,
song lyrics, advertising slogans, and the verse from a tombstone.
Alley side ...Reverse.
LS44: $850.00.

LSC227
"Home Alley" One side ... Reverse.
LSC227. $750.00

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"Dobbin Alley" The reverse seems to be an illustration of railway signals."Dobbin Alley" ... Reverse. Some much larger photos: "Dobbin Alley" ... Reverse. LS197. $1000.00.	"Gap Seed Alley" "Gap Seed Alley" ... Reverse. Some much larger photos: "Gap Seed Alley" ... Reverse. LS198. $1000.00.
"Sallys Alley", Dots in Rows One side ... Reverse LS164: $1000.00.	"Dead End Alley" Notes, $ £, Beer, Caps One side ... Reverse. LS165. $1000.00.
"Dutch Alley", "Filth Grows In Life" One side ... Reverse LS166: $1000.00.	"Ramosa Alley", "Hurrah-For-High-Prices" One side ... Reverse. LS167. $1000.00.
Crum Alley: "See the business end of the Bowery for 50¢", "Oh Rabbit Cake". One side ... Reverse. LS119. $1000.00.	"Chow Alley" People leaning out the windows of Chow Alley are saying: "Ipana toothpaste", "Alliance 90 Grocer Stores 1929", "EMF Car", "Every Morning Fix". There are other people visible through almost every window. The reverse is a mixture of graphics and writings, including aphorisms, song lyrics, advertising slogans, and the verse from a tombstone. Alley side ...Reverse. LS44: $850.00.
"Home Alley" One side ... Reverse. LSC227. $750.00