Karl Schmidt-Rottluff

Lithograph, 1923, signed in pencil, from the edition of 50 published in the Kestner-Mappe, on wove paper, published by Leunis & Chapman, Hannover; together with MAX PECHSTEIN Kopf eines Seemannes (Fischerkopf), 1922, initialed and dated in pencil, from the edition of 100 published in the Arno Holz zum Sechzigsten Geburtstage portfolio, on Japan paper, published by Fritz Gurlitt, Berlin, and with their blindstamp, framed (2 prints)

Nach dem Fang: In good condition apart from an occasional pale fox mark visible in the image, the sheet edges with pale mat stain, the sheet tips slightly worn. The verso with a 1 3/4 inch band of adhesive stain at lower margin left. Kopf eines Seemannes: In good condition apart from a skillfully repaired tear in the man's beard at left (faint discoloration visible upon close inspection), the sheet edges with occasional soft handling creases and minor soiling at the tips. The verso with a band of adhesive stain at lower sheet edge.
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