Max Slevogt (1868-1932) - Die Zauberflöte
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Max Slevogt, Die Zauberflöte, a 1920 offset-printed limited edition artwork from Germany, unsigned, Edition III of 65, 38 × 29 cm, in good condition, sold by owner or reseller, produced for Eduard Merzinger on van Gelder paper.
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Max Slevogt (1868–1932)
“Aquarelle to Mozart’s The Magic Flute”
Marees-Gesellschaft, Berlin 1920
Rare complete deluxe edition of this important illustration series to Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.”
This is one of only 65 roman-numbered copies on van Gelder handmade paper, here the especially low number III.
According to the printer’s note, this copy was produced for the art collector Eduard Merzinger (name-identified provenance).
Extent of the portfolio:
1 lithographic title page (black/white)
14 color plates after watercolors by Max Slevogt
all sheets individually mounted with mats
original slipcase (case)
The works show Slevogt’s characteristic, expressive, and vividly colored interpretation of the operatic scenes and are among the artist’s most important illustration cycles.
Condition:
Good age-appropriate overall condition.
Light, even edge toning in the area of the mats; the images themselves mostly fresh and color-rich. No cracks or losses visible in the images. The case shows usual signs of use.
Complete copies of this deluxe edition are rarely offered on the market.
Special features/notes:
Deluxe edition (1 of 65). Complete and cohesive.
Numbered copy (No. III), Provenance: Eduard Merzinger.
According to the printer’s note, this copy was produced for the collector Eduard Merzinger (name-identified copy).
Photos are part of the condition description.
Max Slevogt (1868–1932)
“Aquarelle to Mozart’s The Magic Flute”
Marees-Gesellschaft, Berlin 1920
Rare complete deluxe edition of this important illustration series to Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.”
This is one of only 65 roman-numbered copies on van Gelder handmade paper, here the especially low number III.
According to the printer’s note, this copy was produced for the art collector Eduard Merzinger (name-identified provenance).
Extent of the portfolio:
1 lithographic title page (black/white)
14 color plates after watercolors by Max Slevogt
all sheets individually mounted with mats
original slipcase (case)
The works show Slevogt’s characteristic, expressive, and vividly colored interpretation of the operatic scenes and are among the artist’s most important illustration cycles.
Condition:
Good age-appropriate overall condition.
Light, even edge toning in the area of the mats; the images themselves mostly fresh and color-rich. No cracks or losses visible in the images. The case shows usual signs of use.
Complete copies of this deluxe edition are rarely offered on the market.
Special features/notes:
Deluxe edition (1 of 65). Complete and cohesive.
Numbered copy (No. III), Provenance: Eduard Merzinger.
According to the printer’s note, this copy was produced for the collector Eduard Merzinger (name-identified copy).
Photos are part of the condition description.
Details
Artist
Max Slevogt (1868-1932)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
III/
Title of artwork
Die Zauberflöte
Technique
Offset print
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Germany
Year
1920
Condition
Good condition
Height
38 cm
Width
29 cm
Period
1920-1930
Sold with frame
No
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