Egon Schiele (1890-1918) (d'apres)

Splendid lithograph by the renowned Viennese artist Egon Schiele (1890–1918) — among the leading figures of Austrian Expressionism. The significance of this work lies in it being the only posthumous piece authorized by the family. This work is part of a portfolio containing 10 lithographs plus a plate for a passe-partout (Baum). The binding is a masterful example of artisanal bookbinding; each plate is of a different size, laid out with a passe-partout of the same dimension, protected by a very thin veil and thus assembled in a book. The plates are all “out of text.” Practically, these plates were conceived both for the portfolio and to be framed and displayed on a wall, even individually. The left side of the passe-partout has holes intended to assemble it to the portfolio; during framing, the left side will be trimmed and balanced with the right side. It is recommended to keep this original passe-partout for perfect conservation of the work. In the published images one can gauge the execution of the work. The lithograph is hand-printed, one by one. Edition Siedler (Vienna) in 1990, a worldwide run of 600 copies for the great exhibition in Japan marking the centenary of the artist’s birth. Over a hundred portfolios returned to Italy. This portfolio has been cataloged by major European auction houses, and here we also offer the plates individually; the remainder of the edition is owned by Studio Fornaresio. Each work carries the authenticating mark on the back and a photocopy of the original certificate (accompanying the Portfolio) hand-signed by Publisher Siedler, by the Dorotheum Museum in Vienna, and by the heir Reinhard Gradisch, who authorized and supervised its publication. The number of the copy may differ from the published number."

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