Franz Von Stuck - Pallas Athena for Jos. L. Dirick - Ex libris
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Original ex-libris by Franz Von Stuck for Jos. L. Dirick, 1893, heliogravure on crème vélin paper.
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RARE Ex-Libris by FRANZ VON STUCK- Pallas Athena - For Jos.L.Dirick.
Technique: Photogravure
Support: Vellum paper
Dimensions: Approximately 160 x 110 mm
A masterpiece of European Symbolism in miniature format – The bookplate of Jos. L. Dirick by the master Franz von Stuck.
We are offering for sale a piece of art history and bibliophilia: an original period bookplate, created by the famous German symbolist painter Franz von Stuck for the eminent Belgian collector and author Jos. L. Dirick.
This work is not a simple vignette, but the meeting point between two major figures of European culture at the turn of the century.
The Artist: Franz von Stuck (1863-1928) Co-founder of the Munich Secession, Franz von Stuck was an emblematic figure of the German avant-garde. Known for his powerful, mythological paintings such as The Sin, he also excelled in the graphic arts. This bookplate is a perfect example of his mastery, condensing the full force of his symbolic universe into an intimate format.
The Subject: Pallas Athena, Emblem of the Secession. The powerful profile of the goddess Athena is not simply a classical motif. For Stuck, Athena was the symbol of the struggle for a new and modern art, the very emblem of the Munich Secession. By choosing this motif, the patron affirmed his adherence to the most progressive artistic currents of his time. The original drawing for this work dates from 1893.
Incidentally, it can be noted that in 1898 Gustav Klimt produced an oil painting of Pallas Athena, considered the tutelary figure and favorite symbol of the Vienna Secession, as well as of the Munich Secession, six years earlier!
The Patron: Jos. L. Dirick. Far from being a mere customer, Joseph L. Dirick was a pillar of the book world in Brussels. Author of the seminal work *Ex-Libris Belges* (1911), he was a connoisseur and promoter of this art. Owning a Stuck bookplate was, for him, an affirmation of his status as an international collector.
The Object: This is a period heliogravure on cream-colored laid paper, a very high-quality reproduction technique that preserves the finesse of the original drawing. The inscription in ancient Greek, "ΤΩΝ ΒΙΒΛΩΝ ΤΟΥ" ("From the books of..."), is a mark of erudition that reinforces the exceptional nature of this piece.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a work that connects the German avant-garde to the heart of Belgian bibliophilia. Perfect for collectors of bookplates, Symbolist art, or any art history enthusiast!
In very good condition for its age. The paper has a lovely creamy hue. Please examine the photos carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
RARE Ex-Libris by FRANZ VON STUCK- Pallas Athena - For Jos.L.Dirick.
Technique: Photogravure
Support: Vellum paper
Dimensions: Approximately 160 x 110 mm
A masterpiece of European Symbolism in miniature format – The bookplate of Jos. L. Dirick by the master Franz von Stuck.
We are offering for sale a piece of art history and bibliophilia: an original period bookplate, created by the famous German symbolist painter Franz von Stuck for the eminent Belgian collector and author Jos. L. Dirick.
This work is not a simple vignette, but the meeting point between two major figures of European culture at the turn of the century.
The Artist: Franz von Stuck (1863-1928) Co-founder of the Munich Secession, Franz von Stuck was an emblematic figure of the German avant-garde. Known for his powerful, mythological paintings such as The Sin, he also excelled in the graphic arts. This bookplate is a perfect example of his mastery, condensing the full force of his symbolic universe into an intimate format.
The Subject: Pallas Athena, Emblem of the Secession. The powerful profile of the goddess Athena is not simply a classical motif. For Stuck, Athena was the symbol of the struggle for a new and modern art, the very emblem of the Munich Secession. By choosing this motif, the patron affirmed his adherence to the most progressive artistic currents of his time. The original drawing for this work dates from 1893.
Incidentally, it can be noted that in 1898 Gustav Klimt produced an oil painting of Pallas Athena, considered the tutelary figure and favorite symbol of the Vienna Secession, as well as of the Munich Secession, six years earlier!
The Patron: Jos. L. Dirick. Far from being a mere customer, Joseph L. Dirick was a pillar of the book world in Brussels. Author of the seminal work *Ex-Libris Belges* (1911), he was a connoisseur and promoter of this art. Owning a Stuck bookplate was, for him, an affirmation of his status as an international collector.
The Object: This is a period heliogravure on cream-colored laid paper, a very high-quality reproduction technique that preserves the finesse of the original drawing. The inscription in ancient Greek, "ΤΩΝ ΒΙΒΛΩΝ ΤΟΥ" ("From the books of..."), is a mark of erudition that reinforces the exceptional nature of this piece.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a work that connects the German avant-garde to the heart of Belgian bibliophilia. Perfect for collectors of bookplates, Symbolist art, or any art history enthusiast!
In very good condition for its age. The paper has a lovely creamy hue. Please examine the photos carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Details
Number of Books
1
Book Title
Franz Von Stuck - Pallas Athena for Jos. L. Dirick
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1893
Height
160 mm
Width
110 mm
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