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Frau mit Kerze. 1920.
Woodcut.
Signed. From an edition of 100 copies. On laid paper. 53 x 42 cm (20.8 x 16.5 in), size of sheet.
Published by R. Piper & Co., Munich.
PROVENANCE: Kestner Museum, Hanover (with the duplicate stamp and Lugt 1569a on the reverse)
Galerie Elfriede Wirnitzer, Baden-Baden.
Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (acquired from the above in 1988)
In family ownership ever since.
EXHIBITION: Spektakel des Lebens. Max Beckmann. Arbeiten auf Papier, Sinclair-Haus, Bad Homburg, October 19–December 9, 2001; Museum Folkwang, Essen, February 1–April 7, 2002; Ulmer Museum, Ulm, April 27–June 30, 2002.
LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 1, Bern 1990, cat. no. 171 III B c (of d)
Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, cat. no. 143.
In good condition. The outer edges of the sheet are creased and show some small dents and kinks. Very few small brownish spots.
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