Früchte. 1952.
Woodcut in colors.
Ebner/Gabelmann 950 H I (of II). Dube 402 II. Signed, dated, titled and inscribed "Probe". Trial proof aside from the edition of 7 copies from this state. On JW Zanders wove paper (with watermark). 28 x 42.2 cm (11 x 16.6 in). Sheet: 40 x 52 cm (15,7 x 20,4 in).
Heckel made several proofs from the wooden block, partly in different color combinations. The trial proof offered here differs from the color combination mentioned in the catalogue raisonné.
• Print in strong color and with rich details.
• The color combination of this trial proof differes from the else known combinations and can be assumed unique.
• To date only one other copy of this woodcut (in different colors) was offered on the international auction market (source: artprice.com).
• The depicted fruit bowl from the ownership of Erich Heckel is part of the collection of the Hamburg Museum for Arts and Crafts.

PROVENANCE: Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Würzburg (with the collector's stamp, Lugt 6032).

EXHIBITION: Schleswig-Holsteinisches Landesmuseum, Schloss Gottorf, Schleswig (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 1995-2001).
Kunstmuseum Moritzburg, Halle an der Saale (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 2001-2017).
Buchheim Museum, Bernried (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 2017-2022).

LITERATURE: Heinz Spielmann (ed.), Die Maler der Brücke. Sammlung Hermann Gerlinger, Stuttgart 1995, p. 344, SHG no. 556 (with illu.).
Hermann Gerlinger, Katja Schneider (eds.), Die Maler der Brücke. Inventory catalog Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Halle (Saale) 2005, p. 257, SHG no. 583 (with illu.).

In good condition. Broad margin minimally soiled. [JS]