Jeffrey Sippel (XX) - German Memories

An exquisite and rare original lithograph by the internationally renowned American master printer and art professor Jeffrey L. Sippel, created during his stay in Europe in November 1981.

Sippel's printmaking perfection is valued worldwide; his works are, among others, represented in the famous Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. This early work fuses surreal architectural fragments with organic forms in masterful chiaroscuro shading.

Highlights of this lot:
Complete provenance: On the back of the frame lies the full original documentation, including the artist's printed biography and an excerpt from the opening speech of the program director of the Amerika-Haus in Hannover.
Strictly limited: Copy number 54 of a small total edition of worldwide only 65 pieces (certified as originally not intended for unrestricted sale, which further underscores its collector value), numbered in pencil lower left.
Master print on premium paper: Printed from the stone in the legendary artistic workshop of EA Quensen (Lamspringe) on heavy, noble Hahnemühle rag paper.
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right and dated "'81".

Framing: High-quality framing in a heavy gallery frame with a gold inner edge and a dark linen mat.
Dimensions:
Overall size with frame: 60 x 55 cm
Image size (sight window): 27 x 27 cm

The lithograph itself is in very good condition. The original linen mat shows minimal, typical age-related lightening/surface wear (absolutely NO foxing or moisture damage). The frame is solid and ready to hang.