890 - Art Deco

Art Deco Jongert, Jacob Hollandsche Draad- & Kabelfabriek Amsterdam. Calendar consisting of four lithographic sheets with gold embossing based on drawings, mounted on lightweight cardboard. No place or date, 1921. 53 x 34.5 cm. Loose, single-sided printed sheets, each connected by two metal eyelets with a two-color cord. An impressive large-format calendar in the style of Dutch Modernism. — Designed and lithographed by Jacob Jongert (1883–1942), a student of Richard Roland-Holst. Among other things, Jongert worked as a graphic artist and designer for Oud and Leerdam, but particularly for the Van Nelle tobacco factory, where he served as creative director from 1923 to 1940. - The pages, which oscillate between Art Deco, the Amsterdam School, and references to Symbolism and Expressionism, each cover a quarter of the year or a season and are thematically defined by the depiction of a corresponding figure from Greek mythology (Helios, Orpheus, Atlas, and Prometheus). In addition to their graphic mastery and functional composition, they captivate with their harmonious typographic design. - Slight creases and handling marks in the margins at times; edges slightly bumped in places; overall, a well-preserved calendar with high-contrast, velvety color application and, in parts, brilliant gold highlights. - Extremely rare on the market; we have only found one copy at auction. A striking large-format calendar in the style of Dutch Modernism, consisting of four lithographed posters, each with gold highlighting. Loose single-sided sheets, held together by a two-colored cord threaded through two metal eyelets on each sheet. - Designed and lithographed by Jacob Jongert (1883–1942), a student of Roland Holst. Jongert is best known as a graphic artist and designer for Oud, Leerdam, and, in particular, the Van Nelle tobacco factory, where he served as creative director from 1923 to 1940. - The pages, which blend elements of Art Deco, the Amsterdam School, and references to Symbolism and Expressionism, each cover a quarter of the year or a season. Their motifs feature depictions of corresponding figures from Greek mythology (Helios, Orpheus, Atlas, and Prometheus) and, in addition to their functional graphic composition, captivate with their harmonious typographic design. - The margins show occasional slight creases and signs of handling; the edges are slightly bumped in places. Overall, a well-preserved calendar with high-contrast, velvety color application and brilliant gold accents. - Particularly rare on the market; we have only been able to trace one other copy at auctions. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.