Lot 460
HERMANN MAX PECHSTEIN (German 1881-1955) A COLOR WOODCUT, "Portrait of August Bebel," 1916, on paper, initialed in plate L/L, signed in pencil L/R, numbered L/L, image: 15 7/8" x 13 1/2"; sheet: 23 5/8 x 16 3/4". Note: A dark, rich black over tan ink impression of Max Pechstein's very rare woodcut portrait of August Bebel (1840-1913), influential German socialist politician, writer and human rights activist. The sheet noted in German handwriting as a "probedruck" proof copy and is numbered "2" of an unknown edition. A 1945 letter from Pechstein to his son mentions the creation of the woodcut of Bebel in reference to Pechstein's political awakening to social struggles in pre-World War I Germany. Krüger H165. Provenance: Property from the Ismar Littmann Family Collection.
- Condition: Very good condition overall with a few spots of foxing and areas of light staining in margins. Color and black ink bleed to verso. A small tear and loss to bottom sheet edge. Pencil notations in margins. Hinged to backing board and matted. The Ismar Littmann Family Collection was originally amassed by famed German patron of the arts and attorney Ismar Littmann and then later by other family members. A friend to many of the artists he collected, Littmann did most of his acquiring of avant-garde art during the 15 years preceding the 1933 installation of the political regime, which forcibly removed and sold a large part of his collection that totaled over 6,000 works. Although Littmann died in 1934, part of the family was able to emigrate to the United States and Israel with a portion of the collection and a continued interest in European art of the early 20th century. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
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