Lot 132
  • 132

After Egon Schiele

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • After Egon Schiele
  • Zeichnungen 
  • portfolio of 12 collotypes
  • largest sheet: 490 by 320mm 19 1/4 by 12 3/4 in; smallest sheet 452 by 291mm 17 3/4 by 11 1/2 in
  • overall: 509 by 345mm 20 by 13 5/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 12 collotypes, 1917, signed in black ink on the justification page, dated, numbered 247, from the edition of 400, with title page, list of plates, justification, and text, contained loose (as issued) in the original paper-covered portfolio illustrated with Schiele's self-portrait, printed by Max JaffĂ©, Vienna

Condition

The full sheets in generally good condition, some discoloration, foxing, creasing, and wear consistent with age, the portfolio worn, with scuffs, stains, scrapes, and discoloration consistent with age. (Pencil inscriptions on title page).
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