Albert Birkle

Albert Birkle (1900 Berlin - Salzburg 1986), Franziskus (glass window design). Paper faintly browned and slightly stained, with slight light-stain to upper edge. Surface partially slightly rubbed. Fine craquelure in the impasto color areas, in part with minimal losses of color. Sheet edges slightly irregular, with occasional small holes and losses. The right edge with three mounts probably blackened by the artist. Overall in good condition. Print of the 2nd edition from ca. 1920, published by I. B. Neumann, Berlin. Hofmaier 86 III B (from B). Watercolor, gouache and chalk on firm watercolor paper. (1960). Approx. 73 x 53 cm. Signed lower left. Literature: Rieble, Egon, Albert Birkle. Farbfenster, Lahr 1963, b/w illus. 18; Derix, Ludwig and Rieble, Egon, Albert Birkle. Glasbilder und kritische Zeichnungen, Heidelberg 1970, fig. 7 Provenance: Private property, Southern Germany, acquired directly from the artist, by succession to the present owner. Taxation: Differential taxation (VAT: Margin Scheme). Please note that KARL & FABER Art Auctions does not provide additional condition reports or photos for our real-time online lots. Please note that KARL & FABER Kunstauktionen does not supply condition reports or photos for our Real-Time Online lots.