Gustav Klimt The Embrace, 1919 Lithograph (collotype technique) Signed in the plate On paper 34 x 51.5 cm Presented in its original passe-partout 60 x 41 cm (which contains some foxing) Limited to 500 copies, published by Gilhofer & Ranschburg in Vienna in 1919 Edition initiated during the artist's lifetime, for which he donated 10 original drawings. Completed a few months after his death, this is a rare opportunity to own a work produced at the time and under the artist's control. AUTHENTICITY: Comes with a certificate of authenticity from the gallery and a photocopy of the proof of print for the series. Very good condition Mandatory shipping, up to 5 lithographs in your parcel for €14.76 incl. VAT in Metropolitan France, and €29.64 incl. VAT for Europe (Transport insurance extra, see CGE)

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