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2639

Jankel Adler

Tuszyn, Poland 1895 – 1949 Aldbourne

”Illustration to Kafka”. 1948

Tempera on cardboard, in the original mat. 25,1 × 31,1 cm (9 ⅞ × 12 ¼ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: Jankel Adler. ”Illustration to Kafka”. 1948.

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This picture shows the following artwork: Jankel Adler. ”Illustration to Kafka”. 1948.
This picture shows the following artwork: Jankel Adler. ”Illustration to Kafka”. 1948.

Background:

This picture shows the following artwork: Jankel Adler. ”Illustration to Kafka”. 1948.
This picture shows the following artwork: Jankel Adler. ”Illustration to Kafka”. 1948.

Background:

This picture shows the following artwork: Jankel Adler. ”Illustration to Kafka”. 1948.

Estimate:

EUR 2,000

 

- 3,000

Auction 766

Sunday, 01.11.2026, 6:00 PM

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Information

Tempera on cardboard, in the original mat. 25,1 × 31,1 cm (9 ⅞ × 12 ¼ in.). Signed lower left: adler. On the back of the frame, various historical labels, including a typographically printed label with work information of Gimpel Fils Gallery, London, and an exhibition label of London 1951. [134] Framed

Condition Report: In good condition. The sheet edges without tears or losses; the upper edge material-related somewhat uneven. The vertical edges in the centre, each with a minuscule mounting hole. Under ultraviolet light no retouchings or repairs visible. On the reverse, in the upper corners adhesive residue from mounting; atop, mounted with Japan paper onto the support cardboard. Fine, harmonious overall appearance

Arts Council of Great Britain Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Jankel Adler 1895-1949. London, Obelisk Gallery, 1951; Roots and Influences: Jankel Adler, Hilde Goldschmidt, Harry Weinberger. London, Camden Arts Centre, 1976

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