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Max Beckmann

Lot 138

Frau in der Nacht, 1920

Drypoint

9.7 x 12.5 in (24.7 x 31.7 cm)

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Lot 138

Frau in der Nacht, 1920

Drypoint

9.7 x 12.5 in (24.7 x 31.7 cm)

Estimate:

€ 6,000 - 8,000

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

Drypoint. Signed, numbered and inscribed "Frau auf Sofa"by a hand other than that of the artist. From an edition of 40 copies. On Japon. 24.7 x 31.7 cm. Sheet: 35,8 x 51,9 cm.
From the complete edition of 50 copies, numbered by a hand other that that of the artist. Published by Kabinett Peter Zingler, Frankfurt, 1921. [MH].
- In Max Beckmann's typical style, with powerful, expressive lines. - The artist depicts a moment of subtle eroticism and female empowerment. - The night is a central motif for Beckmann, representing the unconscious, melancholy, and inner withdrawal.
LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 1, Bern 1990, catalogue raisonné no. 175 B b (of B b). Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, catalogue raisonné no. 147. - Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 412th auction, December 5, 2008, lot 189.

Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (since 2008: Hauswedell & Nolte). In family ownership ever since

In good condition. Overall minimal creasing and slight browning. Partially with small brown spots.

Lot Details

Object description

Provenance

Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (since 2008: Hauswedell & Nolte). In family ownership ever since

Condition

In good condition. Overall minimal creasing and slight browning. Partially with small brown spots.