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Alex Schomburg

Lot 71021
Modern Astrology, 1950
Gouache on board

19.5 x 13.25 in
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Lot 71021
Modern Astrology, 1950
Gouache on board
19,5 x 13,3 in
Estimate: US$ 2,000 - 3,000
€ 1,800 - 2,800
Auction: 14 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Nov 15, 2024
Auction number: 8175
Auction name: Illustration Art Signature® Auction
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Alex Schomburg (American, 1905-1998) Modern Astrology, circa 1950 Gouache on board 19-1/2 x 13-1/4 inches (49.5 x 33.7 cm) (image) Signed lower left: ALEX SCHOMBURG From the Estate of Alex Schomburg The present work is possibly a cover for Everyday Astrology. While Alex Schomburg worked steadily as a freelancing comic artist and illustrator for numerous titles, the monthly periodical Everyday Astrology was the only publication that he was a consistent contributor for over 20 years, beginning in 1938. Despite his long association with the title, examples of his work for Everyday Astrology rarely come to market. This one is particularly compelling as it shows clearly the influence of surrealism, art deco geometric design, and modernist experiments with negative space on his style. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Scattered small spots of adhesive residue to center; wear and markings to margins of board in keeping with illustration and publishing process; sealed under plastic, not examined outside of plastic.
Lot Details
Alex Schomburg (American, 1905-1998) Modern Astrology, circa 1950 Gouache on board 19-1/2 x 13-1/4 inches (49.5 x 33.7 cm) (image) Signed lower left: ALEX SCHOMBURG From the Estate of Alex Schomburg The present work is possibly a cover for Everyday Astrology. While Alex Schomburg worked steadily as a freelancing comic artist and illustrator for numerous titles, the monthly periodical Everyday Astrology was the only publication that he was a consistent contributor for over 20 years, beginning in 1938. Despite his long association with the title, examples of his work for Everyday Astrology rarely come to market. This one is particularly compelling as it shows clearly the influence of surrealism, art deco geometric design, and modernist experiments with negative space on his style. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Scattered small spots of adhesive residue to center; wear and markings to margins of board in keeping with illustration and publishing process; sealed under plastic, not examined outside of plastic.
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