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Hendrik Nicolaas Werkman
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Hendrik Nicolaas Werkman
- Premie Boekenvrienden uitgevoerd naar ontwerp 4: Vogel voor Boom
- Handstamped druksel with sjablonen, signed and dated '43 in ink, from an edition of 65, on wove paper, the full sheet, apart from some paper discolouration, otherwise in good condition
- 40 by 25 cm.
Provenance
Collection R. Kuipers and T. Van Buul, directors of the publisher Querido (Amsterdam), Amstelveen
Literature
W. Sandberg and J. Martinet, Hot Printing, Amsterdam 1963, pp. 90-91, no. 43-83, illustrated
Compare: D. Dekkers, J. Van der Spek and A. De Vries, H.N. Werkman, Het complete oeuvre, Amsterdam 2003, p. 167 and p. 491 (both illustrations of another version), no. D-413, illustrated in colour
Compare: D. Dekkers, J. Van der Spek and A. De Vries, H.N. Werkman, Het complete oeuvre, Amsterdam 2003, p. 167 and p. 491 (both illustrations of another version), no. D-413, illustrated in colour
Condition
The paper is glued along the extreme upper edge to the mount. There is some paper discolouration, otherwise the work is in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This image is the fourth design Werkman has made as part of the assignment to create a premium edition for the Nederlandsch Verbond voor Boekenvrienden.
Mr Kist, chairman of the Boekenvrienden, wrote to Werkman in a letter dated September 4, 1943: 'For most members, the blue bird in front of the tree would be preferable, in my opinion, because it might be more direct than the others.'
Source: D. Dekkers, J. Van der Spek and A. De Vries, H.N. Werkman, Het complete oeuvre, Amsterdam 2003, p. 167