Lot 132 
Raumbeispiel
132
Max Beckmann
Selbstbildnis mit steifem Hut, 1921.
Drypoint
Estimate:
€ 25,000 - 35,000
$ 28,250 - 39,550
Selbstbildnis mit steifem Hut. 1921.
Drypoint.
Signed and titled “Selbst mit Hut” (Self-portrait with hat) by a hand other than that of the artist. From an edition of 50 copies. On laid paper (with the watermark "BSB"). 32 x 24.7 cm (12.5 x 9.7 in). Sheet: 52,8 x 42 cm (20,47 x 16,53 in).
Published by I.B. Neumann, Berlin. [MH].
• This self-portrait is considered the most important work in Beckmann's graphic oeuvre.
• Its significance is emphasized by the four different versions.
• The recurring motifs of the cat and the lamp reference Beckmann's inscrutable nature.
• Another copy of this etching is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
PROVENANCE: Dr. Ewald Rathke art trade, Frankfurt a. Main.
Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (since 1990: Hauswedell & Nolte).
Since then in family ownership.
EXHIBITION: 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. 73.
Schießbude und Irrenhaus. Die Mappenwerke von Max Beckmann 1919-1922, August Macke Haus, Bonn, Febr. 6 - May 3, 2015, cat. no. 46.
LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 2, Bern 1990, cat. no. 180 IV B (of IV B).
Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, catalogue raisonné no. 153.
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Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 282nd auction, June 8, 1990, lot 7 (illustrated).
Called up: June 7, 2025 - ca. 14.42 h +/- 20 min.
Drypoint.
Signed and titled “Selbst mit Hut” (Self-portrait with hat) by a hand other than that of the artist. From an edition of 50 copies. On laid paper (with the watermark "BSB"). 32 x 24.7 cm (12.5 x 9.7 in). Sheet: 52,8 x 42 cm (20,47 x 16,53 in).
Published by I.B. Neumann, Berlin. [MH].
• This self-portrait is considered the most important work in Beckmann's graphic oeuvre.
• Its significance is emphasized by the four different versions.
• The recurring motifs of the cat and the lamp reference Beckmann's inscrutable nature.
• Another copy of this etching is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
PROVENANCE: Dr. Ewald Rathke art trade, Frankfurt a. Main.
Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (since 1990: Hauswedell & Nolte).
Since then in family ownership.
EXHIBITION: 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. 73.
Schießbude und Irrenhaus. Die Mappenwerke von Max Beckmann 1919-1922, August Macke Haus, Bonn, Febr. 6 - May 3, 2015, cat. no. 46.
LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 2, Bern 1990, cat. no. 180 IV B (of IV B).
Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, catalogue raisonné no. 153.
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Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 282nd auction, June 8, 1990, lot 7 (illustrated).
Called up: June 7, 2025 - ca. 14.42 h +/- 20 min.
132
Max Beckmann
Selbstbildnis mit steifem Hut, 1921.
Drypoint
Estimate:
€ 25,000 - 35,000
$ 28,250 - 39,550
Buyer's premium and taxation for Max Beckmann "Selbstbildnis mit steifem Hut"
This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation.
Differential taxation:
Hammer price up to 800,000 €: herefrom 32 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 800,000 € is subject to a premium of 27 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 800,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 22 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The buyer's premium contains VAT, however, it is not shown.
Regular taxation:
Hammer price up to 800,000 €: herefrom 27 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 800,000 € is subject to a premium of 21% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 800,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 15% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The statutory VAT of currently 7 % is levied to the sum of hammer price and premium.
We kindly ask you to notify us before invoicing if you wish to be subject to regular taxation.
Differential taxation:
Hammer price up to 800,000 €: herefrom 32 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 800,000 € is subject to a premium of 27 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 800,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 22 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The buyer's premium contains VAT, however, it is not shown.
Regular taxation:
Hammer price up to 800,000 €: herefrom 27 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 800,000 € is subject to a premium of 21% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 800,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 15% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The statutory VAT of currently 7 % is levied to the sum of hammer price and premium.
We kindly ask you to notify us before invoicing if you wish to be subject to regular taxation.
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