Hugo Steiner-Prag (1880-1945): 'Der Golem. Prager Phantasien', 25 lithographs, ed. 216/300, Leipzig

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Folio.

'Der Golem. Prager Phantasien. Lithographien zu Gustav Meyrinks Roman von Hugo Steiner-Prag', Kort Wolff Verlag, Leipzig, 1916. This folder with 25 lithographs has an edition of 300 (1 to 35 in Roman numerals and then number 1 to 265). This copy (n° 216) is signed by the artist. Illustrations for the book 'Der Golem' by Meyrinck (Gustav Meyer, 1868-1932) about the metaphysical meaning of existence.

 

Prov.:

- Ex-collection Joris Diels (1903-1992), former director of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Schouwburg (KNS) in Antwerp. Diels was married to Ida Wassermann (1901-1977). Because of the Jewish descent of this actress, the couple had to flee in 1944. Just before their braid, the book was passed on to Luc De Jaegher (by repute).

 

Price incl. premium: € 484,50