09-07-201209-08-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2609BBoston
September 7, 2012 12:00 PMCalender
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Max Beckmann (German, 1884-1950) Mink, Frontal, with Elaborate Coiffure

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$889$750
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2609BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 07, 2012 12:00PM

Description:

Max Beckmann (German, 1884-1950)

Mink, Frontal, with Elaborate Coiffure, 1913, total edition of 130 plus proofs (Hofmaier, 63). Signed "Beckmann" in pencil l.r. Drypoint on wove paper, plate size 6 3/4 x 5 in. (17.0 x 12.6 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Margins 3 3/4 inches or more, mat burn, light-struck, staining to upper edge (from tape hinging facing and backing mats).
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Sheet size 16 9/16 x 13 in. (42.0 x 33.0 cm). Rippling to image. Work is hinged to back mat with linen tape or similar in two places along the top edge. There is staining from brown paper hinges (used to join the window mat to the back mat) along top edge, both sides of sheet. A few scattered, minor stray marks, perhaps rubs of pastel pigment, to the reverse.

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Max Beckmann