Sale: 484 / Art of the 19th Century, May 24. 2019 in Munich Lot 52

 

52
Max Klinger
Ein Handschuh - Opus VI, 1881.
The portfolio comprising 10 leaves Etchings and...
Estimate:
€ 5,000 / $ 5,500
Sold:
€ 10,000 / $ 11,000

(incl. surcharge)
Ein Handschuh - Opus VI. 1881.
The portfolio comprising 10 leaves Etchings and a tite leaf.
Singer 113-122. Each sheet with engraved artist name and the sheet number, as well as with the engraved name of the printer. Sheet X monogrammed in the plate, dated and inscribed with the work number. On creme smooth wove paper by Van Gelder Zonen Holland (some with watermark). Up to 25.5 x 34.5 cm (10 x 13.5 in). Sheet: 31,5 x 49 cm (12,4 x 19,2 in).
Complete fifth edition from 1924. In original half cloth portfolio with gilt-lettered title. Printed by Giesecke & Devrient, Leipzig. Published by Gertrud Hartmann-Klinger, Leipzig.
• Important contribuition to German Symbolism.
• Very fine proof of Klingers's decisive portfolio.
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PROVENANCE: Private collection Southern Germany.




52
Max Klinger
Ein Handschuh - Opus VI, 1881.
The portfolio comprising 10 leaves Etchings and...
Estimate:
€ 5,000 / $ 5,500
Sold:
€ 10,000 / $ 11,000

(incl. surcharge)