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Hermann Historica

81 - “In hellster Begeisterung” (With the Greatest Enthusiasm), Richard Müller (Tschirnitz near Karlsbad 1874–1954 Dresden-Loschwitz), dated 1915

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“In hellster Begeisterung” (With the Greatest Enthusiasm), Richard Müller (Tschirnitz near Karlsbad 1874–1954 Dresden-Loschwitz), dated 1915 Etching with black-brown plate tone on sturdy paper, likely Japanese paper. Inscribed and dated “Rich. Müller 1915–” on the plate, lower left. Below the image, numbered “14/21” in pencil on the left and signed “Rich. Müller” on the right. A round embossed stamp at the lower left, along with other faint pencil markings. WVZ Günther 71. One of 21 numbered copies from the copper plate; bearing the embossed stamp of the Association of Art Publishers as listed in Günther. A standing monkey looks up at a fragmentary female statuary torso on a profiled round pedestal. Sheet with several longer vertical crease marks, some extending into the print area, as well as other shallow crease and pressure marks; scattered faint spots. Mounted on backing board on the reverse side along the upper edge with two longer printed paper strips; adhesive discoloration along the mounting edge. The matboard and backing board are stained, rubbed, and have edge damage. Sheet dimensions 56.5 × 44.2 cm, plate dimensions 41.2 × 26.6 cm. At the suggestion of Max Klinger, Müller turned to etching in 1895. From 1900 to 1935, he taught at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts; his students included George Grosz. Condition: II -

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Auction details

Art, Antiques & Collectibles - I
Monday, November 16
10:00 AM
Bretonischer Ring 3
85630 Grasbrunn, Germany

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Hermann Historica +49 8 95 47 26 490 contact@hermann-historica.com
On Drouot for 4 years avec More than 43,000 lots published

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