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Adolph Menzel

Wrocław 1815 – 1905 Berlin

Study on Heinrich von Kleist: "The Broken Jug". (before) 1877

Chalk on light cardboard. 18 × 24,3 cm (7 ⅛ × 9 ⅝ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: Adolph Menzel. Study on Heinrich von Kleist:

Estimate:

EUR 6,000

 

- 8,000

USD 6,320

 

- 8,420

Sold for:

10,795 EUR (incl. premium)

Auction Winter 2023

19th Century Art, Thursday, 30.11.2023

Information

Chalk on light cardboard. 18 × 24,3 cm (7 ⅛ × 9 ⅝ in.). Signed in the upper centre (somewhat trimmed): Ad. Menz[el]. Inscribed in the lower centre: 2 aus u. 2 einspringende Bugfalten[?]. On the reverse the small oval stamp in reddish brown (not in Lugt) : M-J. Study for the woodcut in the 10th appearance: On the right, village judge Adam pouring wine for the court councillor Walter (on the left, probably a study - not used - for the drinking village judge Adam). Cf. the woodcut in: Heinrich von Kleist: The Broken Jug. With 30 illustrations and 4 photographs after original compositions by Adolph Menzel. Berlin, A. Hofmann & Co. 1877. Framed

We thank Dr. Claude Keisch, Berlin, for confirming the authenticity of the drawing.

Maximilian Müller-Jabusch, Berlin (?) / Private Collection, Netherlands / Private Collection, Northern Germany

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