Gabriele Grosse - Gabriele Grosse – Tapisserien 1961–1981 – Vorzugsausgabe Nr. 245/999 – 3 signierte - 1982





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Gabriele Grosse – Tapisserien 1961–1981 is a limited, signed Vorzugsausgabe No. 245/999 by author/illustrator Gabriele Grosse, containing three original hand-signed etchings, published in 1982 by Harenberg Kommunikation, Dortmund, in German, hardcover, 223 pages, 18 × 12.5 cm, and in good condition.
Description from the seller
Gabriele Grosse – Tapisserien. Catalogue raisonné 1961–1981 – Limited and signed premier edition with three original etchings – 1982
Bibliophile premier edition of the artist Gabriele Grosse's catalogue raisonné, edited by Armin Geus and published in 1982 by Harenberg Verlag, Dortmund, Germany.
Limited edition of only 999 numbered copies. The present copy bears the number 245/999 and is hand-signed by the artist on the title label.
Special features
The premier edition includes three original etchings created specifically for this edition by Gabriele Grosse:
* Tagflügler
* Nachtflügler
* Morgenflügler
All three etchings are hand-signed by the artist, titled, and numbered (245/999).
The original etchings were printed by Wilhelm Schneider & Co., Berlin.
These are explicitly three independent original graphics and not ordinary book illustrations or reproductions.
About the work
The richly illustrated catalogue raisonn é documents the textile work of Gabriele Grosse from 1961 to 1981.
Numerous color illustrations convey an impression of her tapestry series, characterized by complex compositions, abstract forms, organic structures, and nuanced color design.
The combination of a textile catalogue raisonné and three original, signed etchings makes this premier edition particularly interesting for collectors of modern graphics, textile art, and bibliophile artists’ books.
Bibliographical details
* Artist: Gabriele Grosse
* Title: Tapisserien – Werkverzeichnis 1961–1981
* Editor: Armin Geus
* Publisher: Harenberg Kommunikation, Dortmund
* Year: 1982
* Series: Die bibliophilen Taschenbücher, No. 312
* Edition: Limited premier edition
* Copies: 999 copies
* Copy number: 245/999
* Signature: Hand-signed title label
* Inclusions: Three original, hand-signed and numbered etchings
* Language: German
Condition
The binding shows light age- and storage-related signs of wear. The depicted pages and color reproductions appear well preserved.
The three original etchings show clear printing with clearly discernible plate margins and handwritten signatures. Details on the condition can be found in the high-resolution photographs.
Note on private sale
The sale is made from my private collection, with exclusion of statutory warranty of quality to the extent permitted by law. The exclusion does not apply to deceitfully concealed defects, expressly assumed guarantees, or legally mandatory liability.
The photographs are part of the item description. In addition, the terms of sale and buyer protection of Catawiki apply.
Gabriele Grosse – Tapisserien. Catalogue raisonné 1961–1981 – Limited and signed premier edition with three original etchings – 1982
Bibliophile premier edition of the artist Gabriele Grosse's catalogue raisonné, edited by Armin Geus and published in 1982 by Harenberg Verlag, Dortmund, Germany.
Limited edition of only 999 numbered copies. The present copy bears the number 245/999 and is hand-signed by the artist on the title label.
Special features
The premier edition includes three original etchings created specifically for this edition by Gabriele Grosse:
* Tagflügler
* Nachtflügler
* Morgenflügler
All three etchings are hand-signed by the artist, titled, and numbered (245/999).
The original etchings were printed by Wilhelm Schneider & Co., Berlin.
These are explicitly three independent original graphics and not ordinary book illustrations or reproductions.
About the work
The richly illustrated catalogue raisonn é documents the textile work of Gabriele Grosse from 1961 to 1981.
Numerous color illustrations convey an impression of her tapestry series, characterized by complex compositions, abstract forms, organic structures, and nuanced color design.
The combination of a textile catalogue raisonné and three original, signed etchings makes this premier edition particularly interesting for collectors of modern graphics, textile art, and bibliophile artists’ books.
Bibliographical details
* Artist: Gabriele Grosse
* Title: Tapisserien – Werkverzeichnis 1961–1981
* Editor: Armin Geus
* Publisher: Harenberg Kommunikation, Dortmund
* Year: 1982
* Series: Die bibliophilen Taschenbücher, No. 312
* Edition: Limited premier edition
* Copies: 999 copies
* Copy number: 245/999
* Signature: Hand-signed title label
* Inclusions: Three original, hand-signed and numbered etchings
* Language: German
Condition
The binding shows light age- and storage-related signs of wear. The depicted pages and color reproductions appear well preserved.
The three original etchings show clear printing with clearly discernible plate margins and handwritten signatures. Details on the condition can be found in the high-resolution photographs.
Note on private sale
The sale is made from my private collection, with exclusion of statutory warranty of quality to the extent permitted by law. The exclusion does not apply to deceitfully concealed defects, expressly assumed guarantees, or legally mandatory liability.
The photographs are part of the item description. In addition, the terms of sale and buyer protection of Catawiki apply.

