KARL SCHMIDT-ROTTLUFF 1884-1976
Rottluff, Germany 1884 – 1976 Berlin (German)
Title: By the Nets | Bei den Netzen, 1914
Technique: Original Hand Signed Woodcut on Laid Paper
Paper size: 51.2 x 62.4 cm. / 20.2 x 24.6 in.
Additional Information: This original woodcut is hand signed in pencil by the artist “S. Rottluff” at the lower right margin.
This is the fifth woodcut of the portfolio “Zehn Holzschnitte von Schmidt-Rottluff” [Ten Woodcuts by Schmidt-Rottluff] that was published in 1919.
It was published by Graphisches Kabinett J. B. Neumann, Berlin in a limited unnumbered edition of 75 plus some proofs.
The printer was Fritz Voigt, Berlin.
Other impressions of this work can be found in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), New York and the de Young Fine Art Museums, San Francisco.
Note:
It was in 1905, whilst in Dresden and enrolled on an architecture course that Karl Schmidt-Rottluff began to experiment with the woodcut technique. The technique itself is synonymous with Germanic artistic traditions. The tactile essence and fragility of the medium as well as the reductive nature of carving in relief was likely a habitual calm for the artist’s nerves during his time on the Eastern front and following his return to Berlin. Whilst the material may be soft and conquerable, the stark black inked images are robust, sharp and dominant. The artist’s own response to the war can be seen clearly even in mundane scenes of civilian life. Schmidt-Rottluff proclaimed, “I really feel pressure to create something that is as strong as possible. The war has really swept away everything from the past.” His woodcuts embody this resilient spirit.
Literature: Schapire, R. & Rathenau, E. (1987). Karl Schmidt-Rottluff: Das Graphische Werk Bis 1923. Berlin: Vormals Euphorion Verlag.
Reference: Schapire 165.
Condition: Very good condition. Some tape remains, verso.
REINER SCHWARZ b.1940
born in Hirschberg/Riesengebirge 1940 (German)
Title: Girl and Cat, 1978
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Lithograph in Colours on Brown “Roma” watermarked paper.
Paper Size: 67.5 x 49 cm / 26.6 x 19.3 in
Additional Information: This work is hand signed and dated in pencil at the lower right margins,
as well as inscribed “e.a” and titled in pencil in the lower margins.
The work was printed in a limited edition in 1978 and this is one of the few artist proofs aside the regular edition.
The paper bears a “Roma” watermark.
Condition: Very good condition.
Technique : Original Color Etching on Velin (wove) paper.
Paper Size : 48 X 32.5 cm / 18.9 X 12.8 inch.
Image Size : 35 X 25 cm /13.7 X 9.8 inch.
Additional Information : This Etching is Hand Signed by the artist in the right lower margin,
and also Hand Inscribed in pencil “Epreuve d´atelier” at the lower Left margin.
Further more the work is dated “72” (1972) next to the signature.
Condition :very Good Condition, Very small spots in the lower margin.
Technique : Original Color Etching on Velin “Fohannot” paper.
Paper Size : 48 X 32 cm / 18.9 X 12.6 inch.
Image Size : 19 X 16.5 cm 7.5 X 6.5 inch.
Additional Information : This Etching is Hand Signed by the artist in pencil “J.Signovert” at the right lower margin,
and also Hand Inscribed in pencil “Epreuve de graveur”(Proof of the engraver) at the lower Left margin.
Further more the work is dated “70” (1970) next to the signature and titled “Le Masque” in the lower left margins.
Condition :Very Good Condition, some glue tape remains in the backside edges and minor folds in the outer right side edges.
Technique : Original Lithograph Hand Colored in Watercolor on Velin d´Arches paper.
Paper Size : 50.5 X 66 cm / 19.9 X 26 inch.
Additional Information : This Original Lithograph is Hand Colored by Jean Signovert in Watercolor and is a unique work.
It is also Hand Signed by the artist in the right lower margin,
And Hand Numbred “2/50” in the lower left corner.
The work is Inscribed in pencil “Pour Jean Claude ” at the lower Left margin.
Furthermore the work is dated “69” (1969) next to the signature.
The paper bears the watermark of “Arches” France paper.
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph on Wove Paper`
Paper size: 38 x 56 cm. / 14.9 x 22 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Perejaume” in the lower right corner. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower left corner. There were 20 artist’s proofs and 10 hors commerce [out of trade] impressions. It was included in the portfolio “Carpeta Commemorativa 12e Aniversari” [Commemorative 12th Anniversary Portfolio], consisting of 20 lithographs and etchings by numerous artists.
Note: The contributing artists were: Sergi Aguilar, Frederic Amat, Jim Bird, Alfons Borrell, Joan Brossa, Jorge Castillo, Eduardo Chillida, Christo, Josep Guinovart, Joan Hernández-Pijuan, Antoni Llena, Victor Mira, Robert Motherwell, Kenneth Noland, Perejaume, Albert Ràfols-Casamada, Antoni Tàpies, Francisco Toledo, Zao Wou-Ki and Zush.
Condition: Excellent condition.
JAKOB STEINHARDT 1887-1968
Zerków, Germany 1887-1968 Nahariya, Israel (German/Israeli)
Title: The Many Colored Lantern and the Four Little Dogs / Die vierfarbige Laterne und die vier kleinen Hunde, 1920
Technique: Original Hand Signed Lithograph on laid paper
Size: 29.5 x 33.5 cm / 11.6 x 13.2 in
Additional Information: This work is hand signed by the artist in pencil at the lower right margin “J. Steinhardt”.
It was realised in 1920 to illustrate Jizchok Leib Perez (Isaac Leib Perez), publication “Gleichnisse”.
It was published in the deluxe signed edition of 100 copies by Fritz Gurlitt, Berlin (Verlag für Jüdische Kunst und Kultur) in 1920.
Literature: Ziva Amishai-Maisels. 1981. Jakob Steinhardt – Etchings and Lithographs. Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Dvir
Reference: L14, illustrated in page 130.
Condition: Very good condition. Tape remainings on the reverse of the paper. Very slight foxing in the margins.
Lithograph on paper, signed in the plate, framed under glass.(P)
