Max Beckmann Bildnis Frau H.M. Naila signed original woodcut
Medium: original woodcut. Signed in pencil. Catalogue reference: Hofmaier 282 IV BB. Printed in Germany in 1923 for the very rare Kunst der
Gegenwart portfolio, published in Munich by Marées-Gesellschaft, R.
Piper & Co., with the Marées-Gesellschaft blindstamp in the margin.
The printer was Fritz Voigt, of Berlin.
This impression is one of 220 printed on cream wove paper from a total
edition of 300 (consisting of 220 on wove and 80 on japon paper). Image size: 13 3/4 x 13 inches (350 x 331 mm). Sheet size: 20 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches (520 x 472 mm).
In very good condition; with minor creasing near the edges of the sheet and a tiny pinhole in the space above the figure's right eye (hardly visible).
This is one of several portraits of a mysterious woman called "Naila" that were done by Max Beckmann. It is now known that Naila was Dr. Hildegard Melms, and that Beckmann had an affair with her in 1923, the same year he executed this print. This important German Expressionist woodcut can be found in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Pierre Bonnard original etching "Le Parc Monceau"
Medium: original etching. This impression on Canson et Montgolfier wove paper was printed in 1937 in an edition of 500 for the "Paris 1937" portfolio. Printed at the atelier of Jean-Gabriel Daragnes, this art and literary album celebrated Paris in 1937, with original etchings from important artists of the time, and essays from leading writers. Plate size: 13 x 10 inches (325 x 255 mm). With narrow margins (as published) the sheet size is: 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (345 x 270 mm). Signed in the plate, not hand-signed.
Felix Buhot "L'Hiver a Paris" original etching on japon paper
Medium: original etching and drypoint with aquatint and roulette. This is an exquisite impression on japon paper, of what is arguably the most famous Felix Buhot etching. Executed in 1879 and published in Paris in 1881 for L'Art; the catalogue reference is Bourcard/Goodfriend 128. Image size: 9 1/2 x 13 3/4 inches (240 x 350mm). Signed in the plate with the Buhot monogram signature (not by hand). A good price for this impression on special paper, before letters and apart from the standard published edition.
Felix Buhot "L’Hiver a Paris" original etching
Medium: original etching and drypoint with aquatint and roulette. "L’Hiver a Paris" is also known as "La Neige a Paris". Executed in 1879 and published in Paris in 1881 for L'Art; the catalogue reference is Bourcard/Goodfriend 128. Image size: 9 1/2 x 13 3/4 inches (240 x 350mm). Signed in the plate with the Buhot monogram signature (not by hand). A fine impression on watermarked laid paper of this iconic Buhot etching.
George Elbert Burr "A Mirage" signed etching / drypoint, trial proof
Medium: original etching and drypoint. Catalogue reference: Seeber 194. This impression on japon paper is annotated "trial proof" and pencil-signed and titled in the margin, with George Burr's monogram signature. The published edition consisted of 40 numbered impressions. Plate size: 6 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches (175 x 250 mm). American Impressionist George Elbert Burr is best known for Southwestern Art scenes such as this, and his etchings have become increasingly sought-after.
Condition: in good condition save for a faint mat stain, and with full original margins.
Enrico Baj signed original lithograph
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1972 on Rives wove paper at the atelier Michel Casse and published by Philippe Lebaud in a limited edition of 190 for the "Variations sur l'imaginaire" portfolio. Size: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (370 x 275 mm). Signed in pencil by Enrico Baj.
Pierre Bonnard original lithograph "Baigneur" 1914
Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Bouvet 82. This is an interpretation by Pierre Bonnard of one of Paul Cezannes's compositions, printed in 1914 and published in Paris by Bernheim-Jeune for the rare volume "Cezanne". This impression is one of 400 printed on wove paper (from a total edition of 600). Image size: 8 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches (148 x 83 mm). Sheet size: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (370 x 275 mm). Not signed.
Felix Buhot "Sous l'averse" original etching and aquatint
Medium: original etching and aquatint with drypoint. Catalogue reference Bourcard/Goodfriend 154. This work is also known as "Le petit enterrement". Printed in 1902 and published by Revue de l'art ancien et moderne. Plate size: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches (87 x 113 mm). Signed in the plate with the Buhot owl monogram signature (not hand-signed).
Georges Braque original lithograph, 1958
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1958 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 11) and published in Paris by San Lazzaro. Sheet size: 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches (314 x 242 mm). Not signed.
Condition: there is a small bump to the bottom right corner of the sheet.
Otto Henry Bacher original etching "Laguna Veneta" Venice
Medium: original etching. This impression on wove paper was printed in 1885 for the Sylvester R. Koehler portfolio of etchings and published by Cassell & Company. Plate size: 4 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches (117 x 182 mm). Signed in the plate, not by hand.
Condition: there is soiling in the margins and an old library stamp on verso.
Francis Bacon lithograph "George Dyer Squatting"
Medium: lithograph (after the painting). Printed in 1966 for Derriere le Miroir (issue number 162) and published in Paris by Maeght. This lithograph was done after the Francis Bacon oil painting that was executed the same year for a Paris exhibition. Image size: 13 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches. Sheet size: 15 x 11 inches (377 x 277 mm). There is printed text on the back side, as issued. Not signed.
Condition: there is minor creasing near the bottom right corner.
Bernard Buffet "Pensees" original lithograph
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1965 by Mourlot Freres in an edition of 1000 on Arches paper for the "L'Atelier Mourlot" catalogue. Size: 10 x 7 1/4 inches (255 x 186 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).
Jean-Baptiste Corot etching "Le Lac"
Medium: etching. Etched by Felix Bracquemond after Corot. This impression on chine-collé paper was printed in Paris by Taneur and published as plate 27 for the Les chefs-d’œuvre portfolio. Image size: 4 7/8 x 5 3/4 inches (122 x 145 mm). Sheet size: 7 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches (185 x 213 mm). Signed in the plate, not hand-signed.
Condition: the margins have been trimmed and there is foxing to the paper.
Leonard Baskin original etching
Medium: original etching. Printed in 1984 on Cartiere Magnani paper at the atelier of Bruce Chandler in an edition of 1500. This work was executed by Leonard Baskin to illustrate the Arthur Miller classic "Death of a Salesman" and published by The Limited Editions Club. Plate size: 7 1/8 x 5 1/4 inches (183 x 135 mm). Sheet size: 10 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches (267 x 200 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Leonard Baskin original etching
Medium: original etching. Printed in 1984 on Cartiere Magnani paper at the atelier of Bruce Chandler in an edition of 1500. This work was executed by Leonard Baskin to illustrate the Arthur Miller classic "Death of a Salesman" and published by The Limited Editions Club. Plate size: 7 1/8 x 5 1/4 inches (183 x 135 mm). Sheet size: 10 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches (267 x 200 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Leonard Baskin original etching
Medium: original etching. Printed in 1984 on Cartiere Magnani paper at the atelier of Bruce Chandler in an edition of 1500. This work was executed by Leonard Baskin to illustrate the Arthur Miller classic "Death of a Salesman" and published by The Limited Editions Club. Plate size: 7 1/8 x 5 1/4 inches (183 x 135 mm). Sheet size: 10 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches (267 x 200 mm). Not signed.
Leonard Baskin original etching
Medium: original etching. Printed in 1984 on Cartiere Magnani paper at the atelier of Bruce Chandler in an edition of 1500. This work was executed by Leonard Baskin to illustrate the Arthur Miller classic "Death of a Salesman" and published by The Limited Editions Club. Plate size: 7 1/8 x 5 1/4 inches (183 x 133 mm). Sheet size: 10 1/2 x 7 5/8 inches (267 x 195 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Leonard Baskin original etching
Medium: original etching. Printed in 1984 on Cartiere Magnani paper at the atelier of Bruce Chandler in an edition of 1500. This work was executed by Leonard Baskin to illustrate the Arthur Miller classic "Death of a Salesman" and published by The Limited Editions Club. Plate size: 7 1/8 x 5 1/4 inches (183 x 133 mm). Sheet size: 10 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches (267 x 200 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Robert Bonfils original lithograph "Departs" pencil-signed
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1929 and published by the art and literary revue Byblis in an edition of 100. Sheet size: 11 x 8 1/4 inches (278 x 208 mm). This work is by French artist Robert Etienne Bonfils (1886-1971). Signed both in the plate and in pencil, and numbered 6/100.
Georges Braque pochoir "Nature morte avec verre"
Medium: pochoir (after the painting). Printed in 1962 in a limited edition of 200 for the scarce Braque 20 Pochoirs portfolio, published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte. Image size: 9 x 11 inches (227 x 283 mm). Sheet size: 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches (397 x 292 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Condition: as published, there are narrow margins on both sides (especially the left side).
Georges Braque pochoir "Verre et l'as de treffle"
Medium: pochoir (after the painting). Printed in 1962 in a limited edition of 200 for the scarce Braque 20 Pochoirs portfolio, published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte. Image size: 10 x 9 inches (258 x 225 mm). Sheet size: 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches (397 x 293 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Georges Braque pochoir "Nature morte"
Medium: pochoir (after the painting). Printed in 1962 in a limited edition of 200 for the scarce Braque 20 Pochoirs portfolio, published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte. Image size: 11 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches (297 x 170 mm). Sheet size: 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches (397 x 293 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Georges Braque pochoir "La cheminee"
Medium: pochoir (after the painting). Printed in 1962 in a limited edition of 200 for the scarce Braque 20 Pochoirs portfolio, published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte. Image size: 11 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches (300 x 170 mm). Sheet size: 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches (397 x 293 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Georges Braque pochoir "Nature morte"
Medium: pochoir (after the painting). Printed in 1962 in a limited edition of 200 for the scarce Braque 20 Pochoirs portfolio, published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte. Image size: 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (220 x 300 mm). Sheet size: 11 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches (293 x 397 mm). Not signed.
Georges Braque pochoir "Nature morte"
Medium: pochoir (after the painting). Printed in 1962 in a limited edition of 200 for the scarce Braque 20 Pochoirs portfolio, published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte. Image size: 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (220 x 273 mm). Sheet size: 11 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches (293 x 397 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).
Georges Braque pochoir "Le carrosse"
Medium: pochoir (after the painting). Printed in 1962 in a limited edition of 200 for the scarce Braque 20 Pochoirs portfolio, published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte. Image size: 9 x 11 inches (228 x 280 mm). Sheet size: 11 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches (293 x 397 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).
Georges Braque pochoir "Nature morte a la guitare"
Medium: pochoir (after the painting). Printed in 1962 in a limited edition of 200 for the scarce Braque 20 Pochoirs portfolio, published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte. Image size: 7 1/2 x 11 inches (195 x 277 mm). Sheet size: 11 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches (293 x 397 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).
Georges Braque lithograph "Les oiseaux de nuit" Nightbirds
Medium: lithograph (after the gouache). Printed in Paris in 1964 by Mourlot Freres and issued in an edition of 2000 on Arches wove paper. Sheet size: 10 x 7 1/2 inches (255 x 188 mm). This lithograph is from the scarce "Prints from the Mourlot Press" portfolio, published in 1964 by Mourlot on the occasion of their landmark traveling exhibition, which was sponsored by the French Embassy and The Smithsonian. Not signed.
Bernard Buffet original lithograph "Nature morte aux iris"
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1979 on Arches paper for the "Bernard Buffet Lithographe" catalogue raisonne. Size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (318 x 235 mm). Not signed.
Condition: there is a small bump to the top left corner of the sheet.
Felix Buhot "Gardiens du Logis" original etching and aquatint
Medium: original etching and aquatint with drypoint. Also known as "Les amis du Saltimbanque". Catalogue reference Bourcard/Goodfriend 76. Printed in 1902 and published by the Revue de l'art ancien et moderne. Plate size: 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 inches (85 x 112 mm). Sheet size: 8 1/4 x 11 3/8 inches (208 x 288 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Georges Braque lithograph "Chapelle St. Bernard"
Medium: lithograph (after the maquette for the stained glass window at the Chapelle St. Bernard). Executed for Derriere le Miroir (No. 148) in 1964, and published in Paris by Maeght. This lithograph was published on the occasion of the inauguration of the Fondation Marguerite et Aime Maeght. Sheet size: 15 x 11 inches (380 x 275 mm). Signed in the plate, not hand-signed.
Angelo Bozzola original serigraph, 1958
Medium: original serigraph. Printed in 1958 and published in Milan by Groupe Espace for the very rare Documenti d'Arte d'Oggi. Size: 11 1/8 x 8 3/8 inches (284 x 213 mm). Signed in the plate, not hand-signed.
Pierre Bonnard "Buste" original lithograph
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1946 by Andre Clot on Arches paper for the rare "Eloge de Pierre Bonnard" and published in Paris by Manuel Bruker.
The lithographs from Eloge are beautiful and subtle -- fine examples of the artist's later work (Bonnard died the next year in 1947). Image size: 7 3/8 x 5 3/4 inches (189 x 145mm). Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 (325 x 250 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand) -- no impressions were hand-signed.
Albert Belleroche original lithograph "Etude"
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1904 and published in Paris by the Revue de l'art ancien et moderne. This impression was printed on china paper, and mounted along the top edge by the publisher onto a larger support sheet. Image size: 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches (242 x 185 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Pierre Bonnard original etching "Le Graveur"
Medium: original etching. Believed to be a self-portrait, this impression on laid paper was printed ca. 1930. Plate size: 7 5/8 x 4 5/8 inches (195 x 119 mm). Sheet size: 13 x 10 inches (333 x 255 mm). Not signed.
Condition: there are a few spots of foxing in the margins, and old tape mounts on the back (not affecting the etched image).
Bernard Buffet original lithograph
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris on Arches paper at the atelier Mourlot in 1987 for the "Bernard Buffet Lithographe II" catalogue raisonne. Size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (318 x 235 mm). Not signed.
Condition: there is some discoloration to the paper, mostly on the back side.
Albert Besnard original etching "Etude"
Medium: original etching. From the rare 1897 portfolio "Art et Nature" by Leon Roger-Miles, published in Paris by Boudet in an edition of 525. A beautiful impression on Marais wove paper, the plate size is 7 x 5 inches (180 x 125 mm). Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing in the margins.
Robert Frederick Blum original etching "An Italian Macaroni"
Medium: original etching. The full title is "An Italian Macaroni of the Eighteenth Century". A nice impression in reddish-brown ink on cream laid paper, published in 1887 by Frederick Stokes. Size: 11 3/4 x 8 7/8 inches (plate) with full margins. Signed in the plate, not hand-signed.
Condition: There are two tears in the margin (one extending just to the platemark).
Pierre Bonnard "La rue Tholoze" pochoir
Medium: pochoir (after the painting). Printed in 1927 and published in Paris by Albert Morance for "L'Art d'Aujourd'hui", and now very scarce. The publisher's provenance inscription is printed beneath the image. Image size: 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches (225 x 142 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).
Bernard Buffet original lithograph "Le Clown Jojo"
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1968 by the Mourlot Freres atelier. Size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches (310 x 240 mm). There is printed text on the back, as issued. Signed in the plate, not by hand. The circus was a favorite theme with Bernard Buffet.
Condition: there are small bumps to two corners of the sheet.