Description:
Max Pechstein (German, 1881-1955)
Und führe uns nicht in Versuchung, plate VIII from Das Vater Unser, 1921, edition of 50, printed by F. Voigt (Krüger, H 264). Signed "MPechstein" in pencil l.r., signed by the printer in pencil l.l., identified on labels affixed to the backing. Woodcut with hand-coloring on paper, image size 16 3/8 x 12 5/8 in. (41.5 x 32.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.
Provenance: A private Massachusetts collection.
Exhibitions: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 12-May 12, 1979.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Sheet measures 23 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. (59.7 x 41.3 cm) and is deckled on right side. Subtle toning, gently light-struck. Linen tape hinge remnants affixed to upper corners on recto. Inscribed "8" with a circle around it on verso l.r. No additional issues to report.
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