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Max Beckmann

Lot 122

Selbstbildnis, 1911

Lithograph

9.8 x 7.4 in (25.0 x 18.8 cm)

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Lot 122

Selbstbildnis, 1911

Lithograph

9.8 x 7.4 in (25.0 x 18.8 cm)

Estimate:

€ 15,000 - 20,000

Auction: today

Ketterer Kunst GmbH & Co KG

City: Munich

Auction: Jun 07, 2025

Auction number: 591

Auction name: Day Sale

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Lot Details

Lithograph. Signed and dated in the plate. Copy aside from the edition. On wove paper. 25 x 18.8 cm. Sheet: 48,4 x 33,9 cm.
Published by E.W. Tieffenbach, Berlin 1911. [MH].
- The haunting facial expression provides an insight into Max Beckmann's personality. - The gestural lines make this a fascinating example of Expressionist graphic art. - Only two copies of this edition are known to exist. - Self-portraits play a central role in Beckmann's oeuvre.
LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 1, Bern 1990, cat. no. 25 A a (of B b). Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, cat. no. 12.

Spektakel des Lebens . Max Beckmann. Arbeiten auf Papier, Sinclair House, Bad Homburg, October 19-December 9, 2001; Museum Folkwang, Essen, February 1-April 7, 2002; Ulmer Museum, Ulm, April 27-June 30, 2002, cat. no. 46

Galerie Nierendorf, Berlin (1991, on consignment). Collection of Karin & Rüdiger Volhard, Bad Homburg (acquired from the above in 1991). Since then in family ownership

In good condition. Slight foxing, not affecting the image. Some minor wear to the upper and lower edges of the sheet.

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Provenance

Galerie Nierendorf, Berlin (1991, on consignment). Collection of Karin & Rüdiger Volhard, Bad Homburg (acquired from the above in 1991). Since then in family ownership

Condition

In good condition. Slight foxing, not affecting the image. Some minor wear to the upper and lower edges of the sheet.