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Karl Blossfeldt

(Germany, 1865-1932)
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK
3 570 - 4 460 EUR
3 640 - 4 550 USD
Hammer price
55 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Karin Aringer
Stockholm
Karin Aringer
Specialist Photographs and Contemporary Art
+46 (0)702 63 70 57
Karl Blossfeldt
(Germany, 1865-1932)

"Urformen der Kunst", 1928 (22 parts)

From "Urformen der Kunst, "Wundergarten der Natur" and "Wunder in der Natur". First edition. 22 photo gravures, image circa 27 x 20 cm. Framed separately, 49 x 41 cm including frame.

Provenance

Michael Hoppen Photography, London.
Karin & Lars Hall Collection. Acquired 1998.09.14.

Exhibitions

Abecita Konstmuseum, "Ur Karin och Lars Hall Collection", 21 April - 1 July 2012.
Statoil Art Programme, Oslo, ”Icons of Photography, Treasures from the Karin and Lars Hall Collection”, 31 March – 15 August 2011.
Liljevalchs Konsthall, Stockholm, "396 Fotografiska förälskelser", 16 June – 19 August 2001.

Literature

Hans Christian Adam, "Karl Blossfeldt", 1999, illustrated.
Gert Mattenklott, "Karl Blossfeldt 1865-1932, Das Fotografische Werk", 1981, illustrated.