Joseph Beuys (1921 Krefeld - 1986 Düsseldorf), GDR bag 'Guten Einkauf', 1977-80, Printed paper bag 'Guten Einkauf' (multiple) with a ballpoint pen drawing of a hat. 28.8 x 20.0 cm (measured horizontally). Signed in the center: Joseph Beuys (ballpoint pen), stamped below on the left: Hauptstrom stamp, above, the signature blue stamp: FREE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY. From a total edition of approx. 350 signed, unnumbered copies., Cf. Schellmann 1992, Cat. raisonné-no. 324.

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