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Viktor Paul Mohn

Meissen 1842 – 1911 Berlin

34 sketches for the book „Märchen-Strauß für Kind und Haus“. 1880-1882

Pen, India ink, watercolour and gouache over pencil on heavy cardboard paper, mounted on cardboard, in a portfolio. Size 2°.
This picture shows the following artwork: Viktor Paul Mohn. 34 sketches for the book „Märchen-Strauß für Kind und Haus“. 1880-1882.

Estimate:

EUR 5,000

 

- 7,000

USD 6,850

 

- 9,590

Sold for:

7,500 EUR (incl. premium)

Auctions 222-228

ORANGERIE, Thursday, 29.05.2014

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Pen, India ink, watercolour and gouache over pencil on heavy cardboard paper, mounted on cardboard, in a portfolio. Size 2°. Numerous signatures and dates, for example on the half title „Märchen-Strauß für Kind und Haus. Mit Bildern von V. P. Mohn. / Berlin-Verlag von Georg Stilke“, Mohn 24. May 1882. Edge of the portfolio slightly torn.

Related literature: Regina Freyberger: Märchenbilder-Bildermärchen. Illustrationen zu Grimms Märchen, Oberhausen 2009, p. 98ff..

Formerly collection of Dr. Eugen Lucius (1834–1903), Frankfurt am Main (acquired directly from the artist) / thence by descent to the present owner, Netherlands

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