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.
HENRI MATISSE 1869-1954 (Emile Benoît)
Le Cateau-Cambrésis 1869-1954 Nice (French)
Title: Figure Reading, in front of Moucharaby | Figure lisant, fond moucharabieh, 1929
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Etching on Chine Appliqué on Wove Paper
Paper size: 37.8 x 28.2 cm. / 14.9 x 11.1 in.
Image size: 27 x 20.7 cm. / 10.6 x 8 in.
Additional Information: This original etching is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Henri Matisse” in the lower right margin.
It is also hand inscribed ‘essai’ [proof], in the lower right margin.
This impression is one of only two annotated ‘essai’, aside from the standard edition of 15.
Provenance: Collector’s mark Marcel Louis Guerin (1873-1948), Lugt 1872b.
Galerie R.-G. Michel, 17 quai Saint Michel, Paris.
Gallery Nordqvist, Malmö. Acquired from the above in 1952.
Private Collection, Scandinavia.
Literature: Duthuit C. (1983). Henri Matisse: Catalogue Raisonné de L’Oeuvre Grave Tome II, Paris.
Reference: Duthuit 132
Condition: Very good condition. A minor paper loss at the centre of the lower sheet edge. The sheet with scattered pinpoint foxing. Remnants of hinging along the upper sheet edge, verso.
ROY LICHTENSTEIN 1923-1997
New York 1923-1997 (American)
Title: American Indian Theme VI, from: American Indian Theme, 1980
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Numbered and Dated Woodcut in Colours on Handmade Suzuki Paper
Paper size: 75.3 x 108 cm. / 29 x 42.5 in.
Additional Information: This original woodcut in colours is hand signed in pencil “R. Lichtenstein” at the lower right margin. It is dated ‘80’ [1980] next to the signature.
It is also numbered in pencil from the edition of 50, at the lower right margin.
There were also 18 artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition.
The subject was printed and published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford, New York in 1980.
The paper bears the blindstamp of the printer and publisher.
This is the sixth composition of six comprising the ‘American Indian Theme’ series.
Literature: Corlett, M. L. (2002). The Prints of Roy Lichtenstein. A Catalogue Raisonné 1948-1997. New York: Hudson Hills Press Reference: Corlett 165
Condition: Very good condition. Minor, unobtrusive creasing at the sheet edges.
JOAN MIRÓ 1893-1983
Montroig 1893-1983 Mallorca (Spanish)
Title: The Lady Playing Checkers | La Dame aux Damiers, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph on Checked Cloth laid on Wove Paper
Paper size: 85 x 60.5 cm. / 33.4 x 23.8 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Miró” at the lower right corner.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 75, at the lower left corner.
It was printed in 1969 in a limited edition of 75 signed and numbered impressions.
It was printed by Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris and published by Maeght Éditeur, Paris in 1969.
Note: The central motif of this work is used in three works created in 1969, yet only this subject is printed directly onto material and mounted to paper.
Literature: Mourlot, F. & Leiris, M. (1977). Joan Miró: Der Lithograph, Vol. III 1964-1969. Geneva: Weber. Reference: Mourlot 544
Condition: Very good condition. A minor crease in the cloth in the upper image, originating during the creative process. Remnants of hinging tape along the upper sheet, verso.
DAVID HOCKNEY
b.1937 born in Bradford, United Kingdom 1937 (British)
Title: Tick It, Tock It, Turn It True, from: The Blue Guitar, 1976
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching and Aquatint in Colours on Inveresk Paper
Paper size: 52.8 x 46 cm. / 21x 18 in.
Image size: 42.5 34.5 cm. / 16.7 x 13.6 in.
Additional Information: This original etching and aquatint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “David Hockney” at the lower right margin.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 200, at the lower left margin. There were also 35 artist’s proofs hand signed and numbered with Roman numerals aside from the standard edition of 200.
This composition is the 15th from the series of 20 for “The Blue Guitar”.
This work was printed by Maurice Payne of the Petersburg Press, London and was published by Petersburg Press, London in 1977.
The title is stamped in ink at the centre of the lower margin, verso.
Other impressions of this subject are held in the collections of Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York and The National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Provenance: Albert White Gallery, Toronto
Literature:
1. (1996). David Hockney: Catalogue Raisonné of the Prints 1954 – 1995. Tokyo: Museum of Contemporary Art. Reference: M.C.A.T. 192
2. David Hockney Prints 1954-77, Petersburg Press for the Midland Art Group and the Scottish Arts Council, 1979 Reference: Scottish Arts Council 213
Condition: Excellent condition.
DAVID HOCKNEY
b.1937 born in Bradford, United Kingdom 1937 (British)
Title: The Glass Mountain (Old Rinkrank), from: Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching with on J. Hodgkinson handmade Paper
Paper size: 62 x 45 cm. / 24.4 x 17.7 in.
Image size: 45 x 32.5 cm. / 17.7 x 12.8 in.
Additional Information: This original etching is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Hockney” in the lower right margin. It is hand signed in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower left corner. There were also 15 artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition.
The suite was published in four sets (A, B, C & D) for a total edition of 100.
It was printed by Piet Clement at The Print Shop, in Amsterdam and published by Petersburg Press, in association with the Kasmin Gallery, London in 1970.
Literature: (1996). David Hockney: Catalogue Raisonné of the Prints 1954 – 1995. Tokyo: Museum of Contemporary Art. Reference: M.C.A.T. 95
Condition: Very good condition. The sheet slightly wavy.
DAVID HOCKNEY b.1937
born in Bradford, United Kingdom 1937 (British)
Title: Geography Book (Félicité’s only view from abroad), from: Illustration for A Simple Heart of Gustave Flaubert, 1974/78
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching and Aquatint in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 37.5 x 42 cm. / 14.7 x 16.5 in.
Image size: 22 x 23.5 cm. / 8.7 x 9.3 in.
Additional Information: This original etching and aquatint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “David Hockney” at the lower right margin.
It is dated in pencil “74” [1974] next to the signature.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower left margin.
There were also 23 artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition of 100.
This work was printed by Atelier Crommelynck, Paris in 1974 and was published by Petersburg Press, London and New York in 1978.
Note: Another impression of this subject is held in the collection of The National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Provenance:
Thordén Wetterling Galleries, Stockholm, Sweden
Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki, Finland
Literature:
1. (1996). David Hockney: Catalogue Raisonné of the Prints 1954 – 1995. Tokyo: Museum of Contemporary Art. Reference: M.C.A.T. 151
2. David Hockney Prints 1954-77, Petersburg Press for the Midland Art Group and the Scottish Arts Council, 1979 Reference: Scottish Arts Council 164
Condition: Very good condition. The upper sheet edge with a soft fold across the margin, far from the image. Very pale, unobtusive mount staining at the sheet edges.
FERNANDO BOTERO (1932-2023)
Medellín 1932-2023 Monaco (Colombian)
Title: House of Raquel Vega | La Maison de Raquel Vega, 1984
Technique: Hand Signed and Numbered Offset Lithograph in Colours on Arches Wove Paper
Paper size: 56.5 x 65.5 cm. / 22.2 x 25.8 in.
Additional Information: This offset lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Botero” at the lower right margin.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 150, in the lower left corner.
This work was printed and published in 1984.
The paper bears the blindstamp of ‘Coll. Ludwig, Germany’ in the lower margin and also the Arches watermark and blindstamp in the lower right margin.
Condition: Very good condition. Soft handling creases in the margins.
FERNANDO BOTERO (1932-2023)
Medellín 1932-2023 Monaco (Colombian)
Title: Still Life with Fruit, 1976
Technique: Hand Signed, Dedicated and Dated Offset Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 69.5 x 73.5 cm. / 27.3 x 28.9 in.
Image size: 58.4 x 61.5 cm. / 23 x 24.2 in.
Additional Information: This offset lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Botero” at the lower right margin.
It is dated “76” [1976] next to the signature.
It is also hand dedicated “To Ursula and Gerd”. It is an artist’s proof aside from the standard edition of 100.
This work was printed and published in 1976.
Condition: Good condition. Handling creases in the margins. Soft crease across the lower image, visible in raking light.
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