Additional Information : This Original Etching is Hand Signed in pencil by the artist “Daniel Mordant” at the lower right margin,
The paper also bears a blind stamp at the lower left margin.
The etching was printed in by M. Pierre Munier which is inscribed in the lower left corner.
Condition : Good Condition. Foxing stains in the margins. Tape remainings on the reverse.
Technique: Original Hand Signed Drypoint on thin Van Gelder Zonen Laid Paper
Paper size: 36.5 x 46.9 cm. / 14.4 x 18.5 in.
Image size: 30.8 x 40.7 cm. / 12.1 x 16 in.
Additional Information: This original drypoint is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist “Emil Nolde” at the lower right margin.
It is one of at least 18 impressions printed on Van Gelder Zonen paper, from a total of 20 impressions in the first and second states. There were two impressions of the first state. It was printed by Genthe, Hamburg, and by Carl Sabo, Berlin. The edition was never published. The paper bears the Van Gelder Zonen watermark in the right margin.
Note: This work is also known as ‘Hamburg. Hafenstimmung’, [Hamburg. Harbour Atmosphere]. Other impressions of this subject are held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York and Das Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main.
Provenance: Galerie Günther Franke, Munich.
Private Collection Southern Germany (acquired from the above in 1935).
By descent through the family since 1935.
Literature: Schiefler, G., Mosel, C. & Urban, M.(1995). Emil Nolde : das graphische Werk. Cologne: M. DuMont Schauberg.
Reference: Schiefler, Mosel & Urban 136 II (of II)
Condition: Very good condition. The sheet reduced on all sides. Minor skinning from previous hinging, verso. Skilfully repaired tears at the upper sheet edges, far from the image.
ERNST OPPLER 1867-1929
Hannover 1867 – 1929 Berlin (German)
Title: In the Berlin Opera House | Im Berliner Opernhaus, 1915
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching on Wove Paper
Paper size: 25.5 x 34.4 cm. / 10 x 13.4 in.
Image size: 18.5 x 24.5 cm. / 7.3 x 9.7 in.
Additional Information: This etching is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Ernst Oppler” at the lower right margin.
It is hand numbered in pencil “36/50” at the lower left margin.
The work is also signed and dated in the plate “E. Oppler 15” at the lower left image.
Condition: Very good condition. Minor adhesive staining at the sheet edges. Remnants of hinging tape at two points along the upper sheet edge, verso.
ERNST OPPLER 1867-1929
Hannover 1867 – 1929 Berlin (German)
Title: Russian Ballet | Rüssisches Ballett, 1913
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Etching on Van Gelder Zonen Laid Paper
Paper size: 19 x 25 cm. / 7.5 x 9.8 in.
Image size: 32 x 39 cm. / 12.6 x 15.4 in.
Additional Information: This etching is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Ernst Oppler” at the lower right margin.
It is hand inscribed with the title in pencil “Rüssisches Ballett” [Russian Ballet] at the lower left margin.
The work is also signed in the plate “E. Oppler” at the lower right image.
It was printed for inclusion in the Zeitschrift für Bildende Kunst [ Journal of Fine Arts], Leipzig in 1913.
The paper bears a partial Van Gelder Zonen watermark.
Another impression of this subject is found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, New York.
Condition: Very good condition. Adhesive staining in all four corners. Soft creasing and minor nicks along the upper and lower sheet edges. Remnants of hinging tape at two points along the upper sheet edge, verso.
ERNST OPPLER 1867-1929
Hannover 1867 – 1929 Berlin (German)
Title: Lecture in the Theatre | Vortrag im Theater, 1914
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Etching and Drypoint on Japan Paper
Paper size: 22 x 28.5 cm. / 8.7 x 11.2 in.
Image size: 16 x 20.5 cm. / 6.3 x 8.1 in.
Additional Information: This etching and drypoint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Ernst Oppler” at the lower right margin.
It is hand numbered in pencil “15/20” at the lower left margin.
There was also an edition of 100 on wove paper.
Literature: Bruns, J. (1997). Ernst Oppler: 1867-1929. Köln: Deutsches Tanzarchiv Köln.
Reference: Bruns 92
Condition: Excellent condition. Soft creasing from hinging in the upper left corner.
ERNST OPPLER 1867-1929
Hannover 1867 – 1929 Berlin (German)
Title: Easter Walk, In front of the Gate | Osterspaziergang, Vor dem Tor, 1914
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Drypoint on Japan Paper
Paper size: 15.5 x 18 cm. / 6.1 x 7.1 in.
Image size: 8 x 12 cm. / 3.1 x 4.7 in.
Additional Information: This drypoint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Ernst Oppler” at the lower right margin.
It is hand numbered in pencil “70/100” at the lower left margin.
Another impression of this subject can be found in the collection of the Frankfurter Goethe-Haus, Freies Deutsches Hochstift, Frankfurt am Main.
Note: The two strolling figures are believed to be Faust and Wagner.
Condition: Very good condition. The margins reduced on all sides. Remnants of hinging tape along the upper and right sheet edges, verso.
ERNST OPPLER 1867-1929
Hannover 1867 – 1929 Berlin (German)
Title: At Beskid Pass | Am Beskid Pass, ca. 1920s
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching and Drypoint on Laid Paper
Paper size: 17 x 22 cm. / 6.7 x 8.7 in.
Image size: 12.5 x 17 cm. / 4.9 x 6.7 in.
Additional Information: This etching and drypoint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Ernst Oppler” at the lower right margin.
It is also hand numbered in pencil “14/50” at the lower left margin.
Note: Beskid Pass was the site of an important battle between the Russians and the German Beskid Korps in the First World War. It is located in the Carpathian Mountains.
Condition: Excellent condition. Remnants of hinging tape at two points along the upper sheet edge, verso.
ERNST OPPLER 1867-1929
Hannover 1867 – 1929 Berlin (German)
Title: Dancing Couple | Tanzen Paare
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching and Drypoint on Wove Paper
Paper size: 20.7 x 23.8 cm. / 8.2 x 9.4 in.
Image size: 12.7 x 17.7 cm. / 5 x 7 in.
Additional Information: This etching and drypoint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Ernst Oppler” at the lower right margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil “53/100” at the lower left margin.
Condition: Good condition. The sheet reduced on all sides. Two short tears at the left sheet edge. Mount staining around the image. Remnants of adhesive tape along the lower sheet edge, recto. Remnants of adhesive along the sheet edges, verso.
EMIL ORLÍK 1870-1932
Prague 1870 – 1932 Berlin (Czech)
Title: Seamstress | Näherin, 1897
Technique: Original Hand Signed Woodcut on tissue thin Japan Paper
Paper size: 20 x 19.3 cm. / 7.9 x 7.6 in.
Image size: 16 x 15.6 cm. / 6.3 x 6.1 in.
Additional Information: This woodcut is hand signed pencil by the artist “Orlík” at the lower right margin.
It is also signed with the artist’s initials in the lower right image.
This is probably a rare state proof before the final edition that was published in the portfolio “Kleine Holzschnitte” (Small Woodcuts ) of 36 prints by Verlag Neue Kunsthandlung, Berlin.
Literature: Schütte, M. Emil Orlik Graphik im Berliner Kupferstichkabinett. Staatliche Museen Preuβischer Kulturbesitz, Berlin
Reference: Schütte 96
Condition: Excellent condition. Remnants of hinging tape at the upper corners, verso.
