Additional Information: This work is signed by the artist “Janco”, in the lower right corner.
Condition: Good condition. Minor areas of craquelure, particularly along the edges of the canvas. Mild surface dirt across the canvas.
LESSER URY
1861-1931 Międzychód, Poland 1861 – 1931 Berlin (German)
Title: In the Café. [Man in a Top hat in front of a Coffee House Window – View from Behind] | Im Café. [Herr mit Zylinder vor einem Kaffeehaus Fenster – in Rückenansicht], 1923
Technique: Original Hand Signed Etching and Drypoint on Wove Paper
Paper size: 32.7 x 27.9 cm. / 12.8 x 11 in.
Image size: 23.5 x 17.5 cm. / 9.3 x 6.9 in.
Additional Information: This original etching and drypoint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “L. Ury” at the lower left margin. It was published in an edition of 110 hand signed impressions by Propyläen Verlag, Berlin. This is the fourth composition of eight included in the Propyläen Mappe: Acht Original Radierungen [Propyläen Portfolio: Eight Original Etchings] published in 1924.
Provenance: Gordon Gallery, Tel Aviv Literature: Rosenbach D. (2002). Lesser Ury. Das Druckgraphische Werk. Hannover/Berlin: Edition Rosenbach Reference: Rosenbach 91
Condition: Very good condition. Minor mount staining at the sheet edges. Remnants of hinging tape in the upper corners.
AI WEI WEI (born 1957)
1957 Beijing, China (Chinese)
Title: 3D Printing of My Left Hand, 2022
Technique: Aluminium Sculpture with Presentation Case
Size: 15.7 x 30.2 x 8.5 cm. / 6.2 x 11.9 x 3.4 in.
Additional Information: This aluminium sculpture was created by the artist Ai Wei Wei. It is numbered in black ink from the edition of 20, on an affixed label. There were also two artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition. The work is also accompanied by a signed artist’s certificate. It was published by Serpentine Galleries, London in 2022. It is complete with its black presentation case, as issued.
Note: This work was published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Serpentine Galleries, London. The artwork is rooted in the series of Weiwei’s photographic prints, Study of Perspective (1995 – ).
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Arches Wove Paper
Paper size: 56 x 38 cm. / 22 x 14.9 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Toledo” in the centre right of the image. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, next to the signature. 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. The paper bears a partial Arches watermark in the upper right corner. 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.
MAX ERNST
1891-1976 Cologne 1891-1976 Paris (German)
Title: Untitled | Ohne Titel, 1949/69
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching and Aquatint on Wove Paper
Paper size: 33.5 x 26 cm. / 13.2 x 10.2 in. Image size: 12 x 8.8 cm. / 4.7 x 3.5 in.
Additional Information: This original etching and aquatint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Max Ernst” at the lower right margin. It is hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 99, at the lower left margin. There were also 14 hors commerce [out of trade] impressions aside from the standard edition. They were printed by and published by Georges Visat, Paris in 1969.
Note: The subject is also known as Le Chapeau rouge [The Red Hat] or Personnages [Figure].
Literature: Spies, W. & Leppien, H. (2006). Max Ernst: The Complete Graphic Work. Cologne: Dumont / Wittenborn. Reference: Spies/Leppien 31.
Title: Sketch for the Bastille | Esquisse pour La Bastille, 1954
Technique: Signed and Dated Oil Painting on Linen Mounted to Panel
Size: 27 x 34.9 cm. / 10.6 x 13.7 in.
Additional Information: This oil painting is signed by the artist “Chagall” in the lower right corner. It is also dated “1954” next to the signature.
Provenance: Private collection, Jerusalem since 1999. The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Chagall Committee from 8th October 1999.
Condition: Excellent condition. The linen is mounted to panel as described.
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013
Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese)
Title: The Stairs | L’escalier, 1951
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching in Colours on Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 56 x 38 cm. / 22 x 15 in. Image size: 31.7 x 24.6 cm. / 12.5 x 9.7 in.
Additional Information: This original etching in colours is hand signed in pencil in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower right margin. It is also dated in pencil next to the signature ‘51’ [1955]. It is hand numbered and inscribed in pencil ‘H.C.’ one of eight hors commerce [out of trade] impressions aside from the standard edition of 50. There were also eight artist’s proofs. It was printed by G. Le Blanc Paris in 1951. Literature: 1. Ågerup, J. (1994). Zao Wou-Ki – The Graphic Work – A Catalogue Raisonne 1937-1995. Copenhagen: Heede & Moestrup. Reference: Ågerup 66 2. Rivière, Y. ed., Arts et Metiers Graphiques, Zao Wou-ki: Les estampes 1937-1974, Paris, France
Reference: Rivière 68
Condition: Good condition. The sheet reduced on all sides. The sheet slightly toned at the edges.
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013
Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese)
Title: The Lost Forest | La Fôret Perdue, 1955
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 65 x 50 cm. / 25.6 x 19.7 in. Image size: 61.5 x 48 cm. / 24.2 x 18.9 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower right margin. It is also dated in pencil next to the signature ’55 [1955]. It is hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 125, at the lower left margin. There were also 20 artist’s proofs. It was printed by E. and J. Desjobert, Paris in 1955 and published by l’Oeuvre Graveé, Zurich in a limited edition of 125 hand signed and numbered impressions.
Literature: 1. Ågerup, J. (1994). Zao Wou-Ki – The Graphic Work – A Catalogue Raisonne 1937-1995. Copenhagen: Heede & Moestrup. Reference: Ågerup 95 2. Rivière, Y. ed., Arts et Metiers Graphiques, Zao Wou-ki: Les estampes 1937-1974, Paris, France
Reference: Rivière 89
Condition: Very good condition. The sheet slightly toned at the edges.
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013
Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese)
Title: Composition XI, from: In Honour of the Picture and of Poetry | Á la gloire de l’image et Art poetique, 1976
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Numbered and Dated Lithograph in Colours on Arches Wove Paper
Paper size: 50 x 76 cm. / 19.7 x 30 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Zao Wou-Ki” in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower right margin. It is dated “76” [1976] next to the signature. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 99, at the lower left margin. There were also 15 artist’s proofs and 15 hors commerce [out of trade] impressions. It was printed by Bellini, Paris and published by Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona in 1976. This is the eleventh of twelve compositions for the suite “In Honour of the Picture and of Poetry”. The paper bears a partial Arches watermark in the lower left corner.
Literature: Ågerup, J. (1994). Zao Wou-Ki – The Graphic Work – A Catalogue Raisonné 1937-1995. Copenhagen: Heede & Moestrup. Reference: Ågerup 281
Condition: Excellent condition. Remnants of hinging tape at three points along the upper sheet edge, verso.
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