Lyonel Feininger

Woodcut, 1918, signed in pencil, titled and inscribed '1861', one of an unspecified number of proofs, on thin laid Kozo paper, together with Kirche und Dorf; Waldkirche, 1; Marine; and Angler und Schiffe, four woodcuts, 1918-19, printed on sheets of letterhead alongside two letters from the artist, on various papers, framed (5 prints)

The prints are in generally good condition. 'Pariser Häuser' skillfully backed, with a few small, inconspicuous tears in the image and some losses along the upper sheet edge. A flattened vertical fold in the center of the sheet, and several spots of adhesive and damp-stain in the margins. The sheets of letterhead each with a horizontal and vertical fold. 'Waldkirche, 1' printed on a sheet of thin tan paper tipped down to the letterhead (a tiny nick in the lower sheet edge). 'Kirche und Dorf' with a few creases in the sheet edges. 'Angler und Schiffe' and 'Marine' each toned and with a a few small losses in the sheet edges. 'Angler und Schiffe' with a vertical tear near the right sheet edge, not affecting the image.
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