Dietz Edzard — "Offenbarung" (1923) | Complete Art Portfolio with Provenance. Document of a Lost Masterpiece. Description: Rare and culturally significant art portfolio "Offenbarung" ("Revelation") by German-French modernist artist Dietz Edzard (1893–1963), a prominent student of Max Beckmann in Berlin. Published by Michael Verlag, München in 1923, and printed by the renowned F. Bruckmann A.-G., München. Limited edition of only 500 copies (unnumbered exemplar from the overall edition of 500). Completeness: 100% complete ensemble (Vollständig). Includes the original half-cloth portfolio, the introductory text booklet by Max Fischer, and all 12 individual graphic plates. Printing Technique & Construction: High-quality, rich antiquarian phototype (Lichtdruck / Collotype). In strict accordance with the original publisher's design, each phototype print is a separate sheet point-mounted (tipped-in by the upper corners/edges) onto a heavy, fine-laid paper backing support (original Büttenpapier-passpartouts). Historical Importance (Lost "Entartete Kunst" Masterpiece): The monumental, highly emotional expressionist paintings from the "Revelation" cycle (measuring 3x2 meters) were originally created by Edzard in Amsterdam in 1919 under the severe trauma of World War I. In 1937, Edzard’s early expressionist works were officially condemned by the Nazi regime as "Degenerate Art" (Entartete Kunst), confiscated from German public museums, and almost completely destroyed or burned. From an art-historical perspective, the original paintings from which these prints were made are scientifically documented as irretrievably lost. This 1923 portfolio remains one of the few surviving visual testimonies of Edzard's destroyed masterpiece. Inscript & Provenance: The title page features an authentic, contemporary handwritten pencil dedication/inscription from the artist's immediate inner circle: "Mit bestem Grüße im Auftrage von Dietz Edzard — A. Edzard" ("With best regards on behalf of Dietz Edzard — A. Edzard"). The original cloth spine also features a vintage ink notation "Dietz Edzard" from a historic private European collection. Condition Report: • Interior (Prints & Supports): Excellent antiquarian condition. The phototype prints retain deep black contrast, rich texture, and no foxing or water damage within the images. The original point-mounting remains intact, and the backing boards are straight. Only light, natural age-related toning along the outer margins. • Outer Portfolio Case: Good antiquarian condition. The cloth spine is physically intact without splits. The cardboard covers show expected shelf wear, scuffing, and bumped corners. The internal paper flaps have typical splits/tears along the folds and show traces of old household tape/restoration on the inner corners, which is standard for portfolios of this age.