Max Beckmann

Drypoint, 1920, the second (final) state, signed in pencil, from the edition of 50, on Japan paper; together with the buck and the fall of man (h. 365 and 370), two lithographs, 1946, from the Day and Dream portfolio, each signed in pencil, from the total editions of 100 (the first numbered 74/90), on smooth wove paper, each with full margins, in good condition apart from pale discoloration, the sheet edges with occasional creases and short tears, the second framed (3 prints)

Reinhard: In good condition as catalogued. There are a few tiny fox marks in the margin along with slight surface soiling. Old hinges at the upper sheet corners verso are pushing through and causing slight creasing and soiling. Two hinges also appear at left sheet edge verso. Sheet 380 by 264 mm The Fall of Man: in good condition as catalogued. Pale light-stain has darkened the paper tone slightly. The left sheet edge has several soft creases and two unrepaired tears measuring c 1/2 inch each. Sheet 400 by 300 mm The Buck: In good condition as catalogued. Light-stain has darkened the paper tone. There is a 3 1/2 inch diagonal crease at the lower sheet edge at right. Sheet 400 by 300 mm.
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