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ALFRED KUBIN | Unter dem Zeichen des Mars (Under the Sign of Mars): Fifteen Works
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfred Kubin
- Unter dem Zeichen des Mars (Under the Sign of Mars): Fifteen Works
- each signed Kubin, numbered consecutively 1-15 (lower right) and titled (lower left)
- each: pen and brush and ink and pencil on paper
- each: 31.5 by 19.5cm., 12 3/8 by 7 3/4 in.
- Executed circa 1915.
Provenance
Galleria Henze, Campione d’Italia
Sale: Karl & Faber, Munich, 1st June 1973, lot 718
Roland Graf von Faber-Castell, Stein (purchased at the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owners in 1978
Sale: Karl & Faber, Munich, 1st June 1973, lot 718
Roland Graf von Faber-Castell, Stein (purchased at the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owners in 1978
Condition
Fifteen sheets of cream wove paper (all printed on the verso), housed in a cream fibrous paper folder. The work is in overall good condition. The folder is in fairly good condition: it is time-stained, has a few water stains in places, a small horizontal tear to the spine, some general discolouration and a few minor creases and nicks. The 15 sheets are in overall good condition: Across the sheets, the edges are inconsistent: some are deckled, and some unevenly cut. All of the sheets are slightly time-stained, and all have hinging tape remnants to the upper edge of the verso. Some have foxing marks, handling marks, minor creases, small nicks and tears to the edges.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
1. Andrejew. das rote Lachen (Andrejew. the red laughter) 2. Andrejew d. rote Lachen (Andrejew. the red laughter)
3. Hoffmann von Vestenhof, Isbeks
4. Aage von Kohl. s.t. Augenblick (Aage von Kohl. s.t. Instant)
5. Kipling. die verschollene Legion (Kipling. The Lost Legion)
6. Hebel. Weltbegebenheiten (Hebel. World Events)
7. Hebel. Weltbegebenheiten, Blücher (Hebel. World Events, Blücher)
8. Hebel. Weltbegebenheiten (Hebel. World Events)
9. Bayle. Waterloo Hebel. Weltbegebenheiten (Bayle. Waterloo Hebel. World Events)
10. Bayle. Waterloo Hebel. Weltbegebenheiten (Bayle. Waterloo Hebel. World Events)
11. Strindberg. Karl XII
12. Sramek d. Pferde (Sramek the Horses)
13. Sramek. Siehe ein Mensch (Sramek. Ecce Homo)
14. Jean Paul. Neujahrsgesellschaft (Jean Paul. New Year's Party)
15. Titel (Title)
In 1915, in a letter to Alfred Kubin, the Austrian poet Felix Grafe mentions Andrejew, Stendhal and Kipling, who are also referred to in the inscriptions on the present works. In the letter he cites an introduction that he is preparing for Eiserne Zeiten, a publication which it appears never came to fruition, for which however Kubin's Unter dem Zeichen des Mars work served as inspiration.
The authenticity of these works has been confirmed by Dr. Peter Assmann.
3. Hoffmann von Vestenhof, Isbeks
4. Aage von Kohl. s.t. Augenblick (Aage von Kohl. s.t. Instant)
5. Kipling. die verschollene Legion (Kipling. The Lost Legion)
6. Hebel. Weltbegebenheiten (Hebel. World Events)
7. Hebel. Weltbegebenheiten, Blücher (Hebel. World Events, Blücher)
8. Hebel. Weltbegebenheiten (Hebel. World Events)
9. Bayle. Waterloo Hebel. Weltbegebenheiten (Bayle. Waterloo Hebel. World Events)
10. Bayle. Waterloo Hebel. Weltbegebenheiten (Bayle. Waterloo Hebel. World Events)
11. Strindberg. Karl XII
12. Sramek d. Pferde (Sramek the Horses)
13. Sramek. Siehe ein Mensch (Sramek. Ecce Homo)
14. Jean Paul. Neujahrsgesellschaft (Jean Paul. New Year's Party)
15. Titel (Title)
In 1915, in a letter to Alfred Kubin, the Austrian poet Felix Grafe mentions Andrejew, Stendhal and Kipling, who are also referred to in the inscriptions on the present works. In the letter he cites an introduction that he is preparing for Eiserne Zeiten, a publication which it appears never came to fruition, for which however Kubin's Unter dem Zeichen des Mars work served as inspiration.
The authenticity of these works has been confirmed by Dr. Peter Assmann.