Sale: 449 / Modern Art I, June 10. 2017 in Munich Lot 213

 

213
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Mädchen im Badetub, 1908.
Lithograph
Estimate:
€ 18,000 / $ 19,440
Sold:
€ 27,500 / $ 29,700

(incl. surcharge)
Mädchen im Badetub. 1908.
Lithograph.
Gercken 261. Dube L 81. Signed and inscribed "Handdruck". Verso inscribed "Badende". Verso with the estate stamp of the Kunstmuseum Basel (Lugt 1570b) and with the hand-writtenregistration number "L 96 I". There also with stamp "Unverkäuflich E.L. Kirchner". Artist's archive copy. One of just five known copies listed in Gercken. On light wove paper. 32.7 x 38.3 cm (12.8 x 15 in). Sheet: 41 x 47 cm (16,1 x 18,5 in).

Rare early lithograph by Kirchner in a harmonious hand-made proof.

PROVENANCE: Collection Martha and Paul Rauert, Hamburg (pased on to current owners).

EXHIBITION: Nolde, Schmidt-Rottluff und Freunde. Deutsche Expressionisten aus der Sammlung Rauert, Kunsthalle Rotterdam 15January - 19 March, 2000, presumably cat. no. 39 (with label on frame covering).




213
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Mädchen im Badetub, 1908.
Lithograph
Estimate:
€ 18,000 / $ 19,440
Sold:
€ 27,500 / $ 29,700

(incl. surcharge)