Description

Complete in five volumes. Auction Catalogue. Quarto, 270 x 205 mm. Vol. I: German Expressionist and Modern Art, Including African and Oceanic Art. 125, (1)pp. Vol. II: German and Austrian Expressionist and Modern Art. 165 pp. Vol. III: Adolf Hölzel and His Circle, 109 pp. Vol. IV: 20th Century German Prints. 113 pp. Vol. V: Impressionist and Modern Art, Prints and Livres d artiste, 78 pp. illustrated throughout, mostly in colour. Softbound in stout card slipcase. A fine bright copy, with some wear to slipcase.

Synopsis

Title: Sotheby's The Beck Collection German Expressionists & Modern Art 5 Vol & Case
Author/Publisher: Sotheby's
Publication Year: 2002
Format: Five-volume limited edition booklet set, totalling approximately 590 pages, housed in a slipcase

Presented here is a comprehensive five-volume auction catalogue from Sotheby's, detailing the significant Beck Collection of German Expressionists and Modern Art. Published in 2002, this set documents a pivotal moment in the art market, offering an in-depth look at a curated selection of influential artworks.

Far beyond a simple list of lots, these catalogues serve as scholarly resources, extensively illustrating and describing artworks that span crucial periods and movements in 20th-century art, alongside notable examples of African and Oceanic art. It represents a meticulously assembled record of a prominent private collection.

• German Expressionist & Modern Art: Volumes I and II comprehensively explore German and Austrian Expressionist and Modern Art, featuring a wide array of paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from leading artists of these groundbreaking movements. Volume I also includes select African and Oceanic art.
• The Adolf Hölzel Circle: Volume III is dedicated to Adolf Hölzel and his artistic circle. This focused exploration provides unique insights into the work and influence of a key figure in early German Modernism and his contemporaries, offering a specialised study of this significant group.
• 20th Century German Prints: Volume IV meticulously catalogues 20th Century German Prints, offering a detailed survey of graphic works that define the expressive and innovative nature of German printmaking during this dynamic period.
• Impressionist & Modern Prints and Livres d'Artiste: Volume V expands the scope to Impressionist and Modern Art, with a particular emphasis on prints and 'livres d'artiste' (artist's books), showcasing a diverse range of graphic masterpieces and illustrated books.

This limited edition set, complete with its slipcase, is an indispensable reference for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of 20th-century art. It stands as a valuable record of a significant private collection and the vibrant art market of the early 2000s, offering enduring insight into its featured movements and artists.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Very Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

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