Etching and aquatint, 1972, on Crisbrook handmade paper, pencil signed, dated, inscribed "Peter at Odin's," and numbered 58/80, published by Petersburg Press, London and New York, sheet bears the artist's copyright stamp, with full margins, matted and framed. S.A.C. 128; Tokyo 120.

Plate and Sheet Size 16 1/2 x 13 1/4 in.; DOA 24 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.

From the Collection of Margaret P. Altany, Charlotte, NC

This rare etching has only come across the auction block three times in the United States. It is a portrait of Peter Langan, famed British restaurateur and art collector who owned Odin's restaurant in London. Odin's, which is no longer open, was a popular meeting place for celebrities and artists such as David Hockney, who were known to exchange artwork for meals. Hockney completed various illustrations surrounding Odin's - some for menus - and this etching was the prototype for one menu cover. In addition to Odin's, Langan and actor Michael Caine opened the successful Langan's Brasserie in the Mayfair district of London.

The sheet edges have some toning and waviness; few faint smudges upper edge; minute crease left edge.

$2,000 - 4,000