Art|44|Basel

Galerie St. Etienne, Hall 2.0, Booth D11

LEONARD BASKIN (American, 1922-2000)

1. Eule (unvollendet)

Owl (Unfinished)

2000. Bronze. Signed on base. 17" x 20 1/2" (43.2 x 52.1 cm). From a total edition of 12 casts (edition of 8 plus 4 artist's proofs).

MAX BECKMANN (German, 1883-1950)

2. Schlafende

Sleepers

1917. Drypoint etching on heavy cream Velin paper. Signed, lower right. Stamp of the publisher Karl Lang (Darmstadt), verso. 6 1/4" x 5 1/4" (15.9 x 13.4 cm). From the edition of 40 impressions on this paper. Hofmaier 123/IVb.

3. Tischgesellschaft

Dinner Party

Circa 1919. Woodcut on thin cream laid Japan paper. Signed, lower right, and inscribed "Probedruck" (trial proof), lower left. 12" x 4" (30.2 x 10 cm). Rare. Hofmaier 158/A.

LOVIS CORINTH (German, 1858-1925)

4. Thomas im Matrosenanzug

Thomas in a Sailor Suit

1920. Watercolor and gouache on Bütten paper. Signed, lower right. 11" x 8 3/8" (28.1 x 21.3 cm).

5. Selbstbildnis

Self-Portrait

1925. Lithographic crayon on cream wove paper. Signed and dated January 31, 1925, upper right. 12 5/8" x 9 5/8" (32.1 x 24.4 cm).

OTTO DIX (German, 1891-1969)

6. Die Billardspieler

The Billiard Players

1920. Etching on heavy cream wove paper. Signed and dated "1921," lower right, and titled, lower center; numbered 15/20, lower left. 10" x 13" (25.4 x 33 cm). From the portfolio Radierwerk II “5 Radierungen” (Etchings II: 5 Etchings). From the edition of 20 impressions on this paper. Karsch 12/b.

7. Apotheosis

1919. Woodcut on off-white wove paper. Signed and titled, lower right; inscribed "Handdruck" (hand-pulled print), lower left. 11 1/8" x 7 7/8" (28.3 x 20 cm). One of a few hand-pulled proofs before the edition of 30 impressions. Karsch 30/a.

8. Anna, Halbakt von vorn

Anna, Half-Nude, Facing Front

1920. Charcoal on thin cream wove paper. Signed and dated, lower right, and titled, upper left. 26 1/8" x 19 1/2" (66.4 x 49.5 cm). Lorenz EDV 5.1.2.

9. Selbstbildnis in der Grosstadt

Self-Portrait in the City

1921. Pencil on paper. Signed and dated “11. Mai Dix 1921,” lower right. 17” x 13 ¾” (43.3 x 35 cm). Lorenz EVD 3.0.7.

LYONEL FEININGER (German-American, 1871-1956)

10. Auf dem Gutshof

At the Farmstead

1909. Ink, watercolor and charcoal on off-white wove paper. Signed, lower left, and dated, lower right. Estate stamp, verso. 9 3/8" x 11 3/4" (23.8 x 29.8 cm).

11. Die Höhnenden

The Disparagers

1911. Etching on thin cream laid paper. Signed and dated, lower left. 8 1/2" x 10 3/8" (21.6 x 26.4 cm). One of 10 known impressions. Prasse E. 38.

12. Arbeiter Schwelle tragend

Workers Carrying Log

1915. Watercolor and ink on watermarked "MBM" Bütten paper. Signed, lower left, and titled, lower center; dated "13. Nov. 1915," lower right. 9 5/8" x 12 3/8" (24.4 x 31.4 cm).

13. Stadt auf dem Berge

City on the Mountain

1918. Woodcut on heavy off-white wove paper. Signed, lower left, numbered 1870, lower center, and titled, lower right; Feininger estate stamp “G. W no. 642,” lower right edge. 15 7/8" x 19 5/8" (40.3 x 49.8 cm). Hand-pulled by the artist. From an edition of approximately 6 to 15 impressions. Prasse W. 85.

14. Auf der Quaimauer

On the Quai Wall

1921. Woodcut on thin cream laid paper. Signed and inscribed "Probedruck, Stock zerstört!" (Trial proof, block destroyed), lower left; titled, lower right, and numbered 2101, lower center. Feininger Estate stamp, lower right margin. 6 5/8" x 8 5/8" (16.8 x 21.9 cm). Prasse W. 243.

GEORGE GROSZ (German-American, 1893-1959)

15. Excentric Tanz

Eccentric Dance

1914. Pencil on thin cream laid Velin. Titled, lower center. Estate stamp 5-183-6, verso. 11 3/8" x 8 7/8" (29 x 22.5 cm).

16. Skatskizze

Skat Sketch

Circa 1924. Ink on heavy cream wove paper. Signed, lower right, and inscribed "51. Skatskizze," lower left. Ink drawing of a man and estate stamp no. 3-73-6, verso. 23 3/8" x 18" (59.4 x 45.7 cm).

17. Mann und Mond

Man and Balloon

1924. Ink on heavy off-white laid paper. Signed, lower right. Estate stamp, no. UC-269-24, verso. 19" x 12 1/4" (48.3 x 31.1 cm).

18. Berliner Straßenszene (Paar mit Hund)

Berlin Street Scene (Couple with Dog)

Circa 1925. Ink on cream wove paper. Signature stamp, lower right. Drawing of carousing soldiers and signature stamp, verso. 26" x 21" (66 x 53.3 cm).

19. Weinstube

Wine Bar

1925. Watercolor on paper. Signed, lower right. Signed, dated, titled, numbered "5," inscribed "Berlin," and with a drawing of a female nude, verso. 21 1/4" x 25 5/8" (54 x 65.1 cm).

ERICH HECKEL (German, 1883-1970)

20. Zwei ruhende Frauen

Two Women Resting

1909. Woodcut on heavy soft off-white Japan paper. Signed and dated, lower right. 14 7/8" x 16 7/8" (37.8 x 42.7 cm). Rare. Dube H. 176/I.

21. Hockende

Squatting Woman

1913. Woodcut on heavy soft off-white Japan paper. Signed and dated 1914, lower right. 16 3/8” x 12 1/8” (41.6 x 30.8 cm). Rare proof outside the edition of 40 impressions. Dube H. 263/IIA.

22. Ruhende Frau (Siddi Heckel)

Resting Woman (Siddi Heckel)

1913. Watercolor, gouache and charcoal on heavy white wove paper. Signed, lower right and inscribed "Frau" (Woman), lower left. Pencil drawing of a landscape, verso. 19 1/2" x 15 3/8" (49.5 x 39.1 cm).

ERNST LUDWIG KIRCHNER (German, 1880-1938)

23. Mädchen in der Hängematte (Marcella?)

Girl in Hammock (Marcella?)

Circa 1910. Watercolor, gouache and charcoal on tan wove paper. Estate stamp, verso. 13 1/4" x 17 1/4" (33.7 x 43.8 cm).

24. Tanzsaal

Dance Hall

1910. Etching on very heavy off-white wove paper. Estate stamp and registration number R57 D, verso. 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" (20 x 25.1 cm). Hand-printed by the artist. One of 13 known impressions. Dube R. 105.

25. Sitzende im Atelier

Seated Woman in the Studio

1910-11. Brush and ink on thin yellowish wove paper. Estate stamp of Lise Gujer, Davos, verso.

8 1/4” x 6 1/4” (20.9 x 16 cm).

26. Fanny im Lehnstuhl (Fanny Wocke)

Fanny in the Armchair (Fanny Wocke)

1916. Lithograph on thin yellow wove paper. Signed, lower right, and inscribed “Handdruck” (hand-print), lower left. Estate stamp and registration number L450, verso. 23 1/4" x 19 3/4" (59 x 50 cm). Dube L. 331.

GUSTAV KLIMT (Austrian, 1862-1918)

27. Schwangere mit Mann

Pregnant Woman and Man

1903-04. Blue crayon on heavy tan wove paper. 17 5/8" x 12 1/8" (44.8 x 30.8 cm). Study for the painting Hope I 
(Weidinger 171). Strobl 958.

28. Stehende nackte Schwangere nach links

Standing Pregnant Woman, Facing Left

1903-04. Black chalk on soft, heavy tan wove paper. 17 5/8" x 12 3/8" (44.8 x 31.4 cm). Study for the painting Hope I (Weidinger 171). Strobl 3508.

29. Schreitende, mit roten Lippen

Striding Female Nude with Red Lips

1906-07. Pencil and red pencil on thin cream wove paper. Estate stamp, lower right. 22" x 14 5/8" (55.9 x 37.1 cm). Strobl 1569.

30. Liegender Akt nach links

Female Nude Reclining to the Left

1913-14. Pencil on tan wove paper. Estate stamp, lower left. 14 3/4" x 22 3/8" (37.5 x 56.8 cm). Study for the painting Leda (Weidinger 239). Strobl 2348.

31. Zwei liegende Frauenakte

Two Reclining Female Nudes

1917. Pencil on thin cream wove paper. Estate stamp, lower right. 14 3/4" x 22 1/2" (37.5 x 57.2 cm). Study for the painting Freundinnen II (Girlfriends II; Weidinger 236). Strobl 2818.

32. Frau mit langen gewellten Haaren

Woman with Long Wavy Hair

1917-18. Pencil and red pencil with white heightening on thin cream simile Japan paper. Signed, lower left. 22 1/2" x 14 3/4" (57.2 x 37.5 cm). Study for Adam und Eva (Adam and Eve; Weidinger 251). Strobl 2914.

OSKAR KOKOSCHKA (Austrian, 1886-1980)

33. Stehender Mädchenakt

Standing Nude Girl

1919. Pen and ink on cream wove paper. Signed, lower right. 26 3/8” x 16 1/2” (67 x 42 cm).

34. Bildnis Friedrich (Fritz) Wolff-Knize

Portrait of Friedrich (Fritz) Wolff-Knize

1927. Oil on canvas. Initialed and dated, lower left. 43 3/8" x 34 5/8" (110 x 88 cm). Wingler 225; Winkler 237.

35. Bildnis Annie Wolff-Knize

Portrait of Annie Wolff-Knize

1934/35. Oil on canvas. 31 ½” x 23 7/8” (80 x 60.5 cm). Wingler 285.

36. Trudl, liegend

Trudl, Reclining

1931. Watercolor on cream wove paper. Signed, lower left. 17 3/8" x 22" (44.1 x 55.9 cm). Related to the paintings of the same subject (Wingler 258, 259, 261, 262).

KÄTHE KOLLWITZ (German, 1867-1945)

37. Losbruch

Outbreak

1903. Etching on heavy cream wove paper. Signed, lower left. 20" x 23 3/8" (50.7 x 59.2 cm). Plate 5 from the cycle Bauernkrieg (Peasants' War). From the first edition of circa 300 impressions, 1908. Knesebeck 70/VIIIb.

38. Kohleverteilung

Distribution of Coal

1918-19. Pen and ink on grey Ingres Bütten paper. 14 1/8” x 9 ½” (30.6 x 24.2 cm). Nagel/Timm 794.

39. Die Überlebenden

The Survivors

1923. Lithograph on smooth cream thin poster paper. Signed, lower right. 22 1/8" x 27" (56.2 x 68.5 cm). From the edition in German, Dutch, Danish and Swedish, published by the Internationale Gewerkschaftsbund (International Federation of Trade Unions), Amsterdam, December 1923. Although 1,000 are alleged to have been published, only 3 impressions are extant in German and Dutch, 8 in Swedish and one in Danish. Extremely rare. Knesebeck 197/IIb1.

40. Deutschlands Kinder hungern!

Germany's Children Are Starving

1923. Lithograph on heavy off-white wove paper. Signed, lower left. 16 3/4" x 11 3/8" (42.5 x 29 cm). Knesebeck 202/IVb2.

41. Brot!

Bread!

1924. Lithograph on heavy off-white wove paper. Signed, lower right. 13 7/8" x 11 1/4" (35.2 x 28.5 cm). Knesebeck 208/IVa.

42. Mutter schützt ihr Kind

Mother Protecting Her Child

Circa 1941-42. Bronze relief. With inscription “Kollwitz” and H. Noack Berlin foundry mark. 6 1/4” x 6 3/4” x 1 5/8” (16 x 17 x 4 cm).

MARIE-LOUISE VON MOTESICZKY (Austrian, 1906-1996)

43. In der Oper

At the Opera

1920s. Black crayon and pastel on heavy gray textured paper. 18 7/8" x 14 3/4" (48 x 37.4 cm). Schlenker, p. 527.

44. Fruchtschale mit Kandelaber

Bowl of Fruit and Candelabra

1940s. Pencil and pastel on off-white wove paper. 8 7/8" x 6 7/8" (22.7 x 17.3 cm). Study for the painting of the same title (Schlenker 90). Schlenker, fig. 78, page 197.

45. Fruchtschale mit Kandelaber

Bowl of Fruit with Candelabra

1940s. Oil on canvas. 24" x 20" (61 x 50.9 cm). Schlenker 90.

46. Nach dem Ball

After the Ball

Circa 1949. Pencil, watercolor and pastel on cream wove paper. 9 7/8" x 13 7/8" (25 x 35 cm). Study for the painting of the same title (Schlenker 87).

47. Nach dem Ball

After the Ball

1949. Oil on canvas. Signed, upper left. 30" x 20" (76.3 x 50.9 cm). Schlenker 87.

OTTO MUELLER (German, 1874-1930)

48. Mädchenakt vor dem Spiegel

Nude Girl in Front of a Mirror

1924. Lithograph on heavy beige Bütten paper. Signed, lower right. 15 1/2" x 11 3/8" (39.4 x 28.9 cm). From the edition of approximately 20 unnumbered impressions. Karsch 132/a.

EMIL NOLDE (German, 1867-1956)

49. Junge Mädchen

Young Girls

1907/1910. Hand-colored lithograph on heavy off-white wove paper. 18" x 15 3/8" (45.7 x 39.1 cm). Schiefler/Mosel L. 15/II.

50. Kirche und Schiff, Sonderburg

Church and Boat, Sonderburg

1907/1915. Color lithograph on heavy tan wove paper. Signed, lower right, and titled, lower center; inscribed "Aufl. Nr. 26" (Impression No. 26), lower left. 19 1/4" x 12 7/8" (48.9 x 32.7 cm). From the edition of 29 numbered impressions in three colors. Schiefler/Mosel L. 21/II.

51. Große Mühle

Big Windmill

1907/1915. Lithograph in three colors on heavy cream wove paper. Signed, lower right. Inscribed "In dieser Fassung ein Druck" (in this version one impression), by the artist’s wife, lower left. 19 1/2" x 13 1/4" (49.5 x 33.5 cm). Very rare. Schiefler/Mosel L. 23/II.

52. Bildnis eines Mädchens mit dunklem Haar

Portrait of a Young Woman with Dark Hair

Circa 1935. Watercolor on Japan paper. Signed, lower right. 19" x 13 7/8" (48.3 x 35.2 cm). Authenticated by Professor Martin Urban.

MAX OPPENHEIMER (Austrian, 1885-1954)

53. Studie zu “Streichquartett”

Study for “String Quartet”

1915/18. Watercolor, gouache and pencil on paper. Signed, lower right. Oval: 10 1/4” x 11 3/8” (26 x 29 cm).

54. Streichquartett

String Quartet

Circa 1941. Oil on canvas. Signed, lower right. Oval: 26 1/2” x 29 1/2” (67.5 x 75 cm). Puttkamer 269.

HERMANN MAX PECHSTEIN (German, 1881-1955)

55. Akrobaten III

Acrobats III

1912. Stencil-colored woodcut on heavy cream wove paper. Signed, lower right, and with "Die Schaffenden" blind stamp, lower left corner. 8 1/2" x 10 5/8" (21.6 x 27 cm). Krüger H. 137.

EGON SCHIELE (Austrian, 1890-1918)

56. Torso eines gebeugten weiblichen Aktes mit lila Strümpfen

Torso of a Bending Female Nude with Purple Stockings

1909. Colored pencil on heavy cream wove paper. Initialed, lower right. 7 1/2" x 9 3/8" (19 x 23.5 cm). Kallir D. 310.

57. Neugeborener

Newborn Baby

1910. Watercolor and pencil on tan wove paper. Initialed 'S' and dated, center right. 17 1/2" x 12 3/8" (44.5 x 31.4 cm). Kallir D. 386.

58. Nackte Mädchen mit Arme hoch

Nude Girl with Arms Raised

1910. Pencil on tan wove paper. Initialed and dated, lower right. 17 3/4” x 12 1/4” (44.1 x 31.1 cm) Kallir D. 579.

59. Sitzender Mädchenakt

Seated Female Nude

1911. Pencil on cream wove paper. Signed and dated, lower right. Schiele estate stamp and pencil drawing, Seated Girl (Kallir D. 801), verso. 22 1/8” x 14 3/4” (56.2 x 37.5 cm). Kallir D. 852.

60. Sitzende Junge (Selbstbildnis)

Seated Boy (Self-Portrait)

1912. Pencil on Strathmore Japan paper. Signed and dated, lower left. Inscribed "No. 92" by another hand, lower right. 19" x 12 1/2" (48.3 x 31.8 cm). Kallir D. 1149.

61. Stehende Frau in grünem Hemd

Standing Woman in Green Shirt

1914. Gouache, watercolor and pencil on cream wove paper. Signed and dated, lower right. 19 x 12 5/8” (48.2 x 32 cm). Kallir D. 1544.

62. Männlicher Kopf (Selbstbildnis) und Figurenstudien

Head of a Man (Self-Portrait) and Figure Studies

1914. Pencil on cream wove paper. Pencil drawing, Woman's Torso with Right Leg Crossed Over Left (D. 1309), verso. 19" x 12 1/2" (48.3 x 31.8 cm). Related to the etching Portrait of a Man (Kallir G. 3). Kallir D. 1662.

63. Liegende Frau

Reclining Woman

1916. Gouache, watercolor and pencil on cream wove paper. Signed and dated, lower right. 18 7/8" x 12 1/2" (47.9 x 31.8 cm). Kallir D. 1824b. To be sold at Auctionata AG, Berlin on June 21.

64. Umarmung (Egon und Edith Schiele)

Embrace (Egon and Edith Schiele)

1916. Pencil on cream wove paper. Böhler collector's stamp "No. 38," lower right. 12 3/8" x 18 1/8" (31.4 x 46 cm). Kallir D. 1857.

65. Schreibstube im Kriegsgefangenenlager Mühling

Office at the Mühling Prisoner-of-War Camp

1916. Black and red crayon on ivory wove paper. Signed and dated, lower center. 18 1/8” x 11 1/2” (46.1 x 29.2 cm). Kallir D. 1870.

66. Dr. F.M. Haberditzl

1917. Black crayon on cream wove paper. Signed and dated, lower right. Inscribed "Dr. Haberditzl" by the sitter, verso. 18" x 11 1/2" (45.7 x 29.2 cm). Study for the painting of the same subject (Kallir P. 309). Kallir D. 2104.

67. Studie Hofrat Dr. Franz M. Haberditzl

Study of Hofrat Dr. Franz M. Haberditzl

1917. Black crayon on cream wove paper. Signed and dated, lower right. Inscribed "Dr. Haberditzl" by the sitter, verso. 18" x 11 1/2" (45.7 x 29.2 cm). Study for the painting of the same subject (Kallir P. 309). Kallir D. 2106.

68. Studie Hofrat Dr. Franz Martin Haberditzl

Study of Hofrat Dr. Franz Martin Haberditzl

1917. Black crayon on cream wove paper. Signed and dated, lower right. Inscribed "Dr. H.," center right. Inscribed "Dr. Haberditzl" by the sitter, verso. 18" x 11 1/2" (45.7 x 29.2 cm). Study for the painting of the same subject (Kallir P. 309). Kallir D. 2108.

69. Hände und Beinstudie (Dr. Haberditzl)

Hand and Leg Study (Dr. Haberditzl)

1917. Black crayon on cream wove paper. Inscribed "Dr. Haberditzl" by the sitter, verso. 18" x 11 1/2" (45.7 x 29.2 cm). Study for the painting of the same subject (Kallir P. 309). Kallir D. 2110.

70. Handstudie, Hofrat Dr. Franz M. Haberditzl

Hand Study of Hofrat Dr. Franz M. Haberditzl

1917. Crayon on cream wove paper. Signed and dated, lower right. Inscribed "Dr. H.," lower center. 11 1/2" x 18" (29.2 x 45.7 cm). Study for the painting of the same subject (Kallir P. 309). Kallir D. 2112.

71. Zwei liegende Akte

Two Reclining Nudes

1918. Black crayon on cream wove paper. Signed and dated, lower center. 18” x 11 5/8” (47.9 x 29.5 cm). Kallir D. 2270.

ARNOLD SCHOENBERG (Austrian, 1874-1951)

72. Vision (Mathilde Schoenberg)

1923. Oil on canvas, mounted on pressed board. Signed faintly and dated, lower left. 23 1/4" x 18 1/8" (59.1 x 46 cm). Meyer/Muxeneder 80.