- 152
Guthmann, Johannes
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- printed book
Eurydikes Wiederkehr in drei Gesängen. Berlin: Paul Cassirer, 1909
4to (10 1/8 x 8 1/2 in.; 257 x 216 mm). 9 hors texte lithographs by Max Beckmann printed by Pan-Presse, text printed by Oscar Brandstetter, publisher's printed wrappers bound in; some offsetting to text. Publisher's printed art-vellum over boards, ivory moiré silk liners; some discoloration to boards. Slipcase; some soiling and wear.
4to (10 1/8 x 8 1/2 in.; 257 x 216 mm). 9 hors texte lithographs by Max Beckmann printed by Pan-Presse, text printed by Oscar Brandstetter, publisher's printed wrappers bound in; some offsetting to text. Publisher's printed art-vellum over boards, ivory moiré silk liners; some discoloration to boards. Slipcase; some soiling and wear.
Provenance
Heinrich Stinnes (signature on half-title)
Literature
Artist & the Book 19
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Copy 16 of 25 numbered copies on japon imperial (of a whole edition of 60), with 8 of the 9 lithographs signed by Beckmann in pencil.
"Beckmann's first original book illustrations and Paul Cassirer's first important livre de peintre. Since Derain's Enchanteur Pourrissant, Paris, 1909, was Kahnweiler's first book of the same type, it is clear that although both publishers followed Vollard's lead, Paris did not have a monopoly at this early date. Germany till the end of World War I had an important share in the development" (Artist & the Book).