Erich Gruner (1881-1966) - Das alte Siegel
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Complete graphic portfolio by Erich Gruner (1881–1966) with seven original etchings titled Das alte Siegel (1920), all hand-signed in pencil by the artist, on handmade Zanders Bütten paper with watermark JWZANDERS 1918, in excellent condition.
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Complete graphic portfolio by Erich Gruner (Leipzig School). It concerns “Das alte Siegel,” an artistic interpretation of Adalbert Stifter’s novella from 1844. This copy contains proofs (probedrucke), distinguished by deep contrasts and high sharpness.
Artist: Erich Gruner (1881–1966) (designer of the Leipziger Messe logo).
Title: Das alte Siegel.
Year: 1920 (noted on the title page).
Technique: 7 original etchings.
Paper: Handmade Zanders Bütten paper with watermark “JWZANDERS 1918” (etching #7).
Contents: 7 etchings including the original title page.
Signature: All 7 etchings are hand-signed in pencil by the artist.
Provenance: Hermann Stinnes collection (1863-1924): equipped with a red collector’s stamp (Lugt 1376a). Galerie H. Abels, Cologne: renowned art dealer.
Condition: Excellent condition. Sheets are untrimmed and possess the wide, original deckle edges. Light, even browning characteristic of handmade paper from this period.
Style: Psychological realism / symbolism (early 20th-century German graphic art).
DE
Vollständige Grafikmappe von Erich Gruner (Leipziger Schule). Illustrationen zu Adalbert Stifters Novelle „Das alte Siegel“ (1844). Es handelt sich um seltene Probedrucke mit tiefen Kontrasten und hoher Linienschärfe.
Künstler: Erich Gruner (1881–1966) (Entwerfer des Leipziger Messe-Logos).
Titel: Das alte Siegel.
Jahr: 1920 (auf Titelblatt vermerkt).
Technik: 7 Original-Radierungen.
Papier: Handgeschöpftes Zanders-Büttenpapier mit Wasserzeichen „JWZANDERS 1918“ (auf Radierung Nr. 7).
Umfang: 7 Radierungen inkl. Original-Titelblatt.
Signatur: Alle 7 Radierungen sind vom Künstler mit Bleistift handsigniert.
Provenienz: Sammlung Hermann Stinnes (1863-1924): Roter Sammlerstempel (Lugt 1376a).
Galerie H. Abels, Köln: Renommierter Kunsthandel.
Zustand: Ausgezeichneter Zustand. Blätter sind unbeschnitten mit breiten, originalen Schöpfrändern. Leichte, gleichmäßige Papierbräunung, charakteristisch für handgeschöpftes Papier aus dieser Zeit.
Stil: Psychologischer Realismus / Symbolismus (frühe deutsche Grafik des 20. Jhd.).
EN
Complete graphic portfolio by Erich Gruner (Leipzig School). Illustrations for Adalbert Stifter's novella “Das alte Siegel” (1844). This set consists of rare Probedrucke (Artist's Proofs), featuring deep contrasts and exceptional detail.
Artist: Erich Gruner (1881–1966) (designer of the Leipzig Messe logo).
Title: Das alte Siegel.
Year: 1920 (noted on title page).
Technique: 7 original etchings.
Paper: Handmade Zanders Bütten paper with watermark “JWZANDERS 1918” (on etching #7).
Contents: 7 etchings including original title page.
Signature: All 7 etchings are hand-signed in pencil by the artist.
Provenance:
Collection Hermann Stinnes (1863-1924): Features the red collector's mark (Lugt 1376a).
Galerie H. Abels, Cologne: Renowned art gallery.
Condition: Excellent condition. Full margins, unclipped, with original deckle edges. Slight, even toning characteristic of handmade paper from this period.
Style: Psychological Realism / Symbolism (early 20th-century German graphics).
NL
Complete graphic portfolio by Erich Gruner (Leipzig School). It concerns “Das alte Siegel,” an artistic interpretation of Adalbert Stifter’s novella from 1844. This copy contains proofs (probedrucke), distinguished by deep contrasts and high sharpness.
Artist: Erich Gruner (1881–1966) (designer of the Leipziger Messe logo).
Title: Das alte Siegel.
Year: 1920 (noted on the title page).
Technique: 7 original etchings.
Paper: Handmade Zanders Bütten paper with watermark “JWZANDERS 1918” (etching #7).
Contents: 7 etchings including the original title page.
Signature: All 7 etchings are hand-signed in pencil by the artist.
Provenance: Hermann Stinnes collection (1863-1924): equipped with a red collector’s stamp (Lugt 1376a). Galerie H. Abels, Cologne: renowned art dealer.
Condition: Excellent condition. Sheets are untrimmed and possess the wide, original deckle edges. Light, even browning characteristic of handmade paper from this period.
Style: Psychological realism / symbolism (early 20th-century German graphic art).
DE
Vollständige Grafikmappe von Erich Gruner (Leipziger Schule). Illustrationen zu Adalbert Stifters Novelle „Das alte Siegel“ (1844). Es handelt sich um seltene Probedrucke mit tiefen Kontrasten und hoher Linienschärfe.
Künstler: Erich Gruner (1881–1966) (Entwerfer des Leipziger Messe-Logos).
Titel: Das alte Siegel.
Jahr: 1920 (auf Titelblatt vermerkt).
Technik: 7 Original-Radierungen.
Papier: Handgeschöpftes Zanders-Büttenpapier mit Wasserzeichen „JWZANDERS 1918“ (auf Radierung Nr. 7).
Umfang: 7 Radierungen inkl. Original-Titelblatt.
Signatur: Alle 7 Radierungen sind vom Künstler mit Bleistift handsigniert.
Provenienz: Sammlung Hermann Stinnes (1863-1924): Roter Sammlerstempel (Lugt 1376a).
Galerie H. Abels, Köln: Renommierter Kunsthandel.
Zustand: Ausgezeichneter Zustand. Blätter sind unbeschnitten mit breiten, originalen Schöpfrändern. Leichte, gleichmäßige Papierbräunung, charakteristisch für handgeschöpftes Papier aus dieser Zeit.
Stil: Psychologischer Realismus / Symbolismus (frühe deutsche Grafik des 20. Jhd.).
EN
Complete graphic portfolio by Erich Gruner (Leipzig School). Illustrations for Adalbert Stifter's novella “Das alte Siegel” (1844). This set consists of rare Probedrucke (Artist's Proofs), featuring deep contrasts and exceptional detail.
Artist: Erich Gruner (1881–1966) (designer of the Leipzig Messe logo).
Title: Das alte Siegel.
Year: 1920 (noted on title page).
Technique: 7 original etchings.
Paper: Handmade Zanders Bütten paper with watermark “JWZANDERS 1918” (on etching #7).
Contents: 7 etchings including original title page.
Signature: All 7 etchings are hand-signed in pencil by the artist.
Provenance:
Collection Hermann Stinnes (1863-1924): Features the red collector's mark (Lugt 1376a).
Galerie H. Abels, Cologne: Renowned art gallery.
Condition: Excellent condition. Full margins, unclipped, with original deckle edges. Slight, even toning characteristic of handmade paper from this period.
Style: Psychological Realism / Symbolism (early 20th-century German graphics).
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Artist
Erich Gruner (1881-1966)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Das alte Siegel
Technique
Etching
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Germany
Year
1920
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
41 cm
Width
31 cm
Weight
1350 g
Depiction/theme
Historical scene
Style
Arts & Crafts
Period
1920-1930
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