Modern & Contemporary Art –
Private Collections and Outstanding Works - Auction ends: February 15, 2026 from 3:00 pm
Private Collections and Outstanding Works - Auction ends: February 15, 2026 from 3:00 pm
91
Conrad Felixmüller
Die ferne Geliebte, 1918
Lithograph in colors
Starting bid:
€ 6,000 Estimate:
€ 6,000 - 8,000End: 02-15-26 15:45:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:45:00 New York
02-15-26 06:45:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 17h:31m)
02-15-26 09:45:00 New York
02-15-26 06:45:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 17h:31m)
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Lot description
Conrad Felixmüller
1897 - 1977
Die ferne Geliebte. 1918.
Lithograph in colors.
Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed “farbige Lithographie.” Monogrammed in the stone. From an edition ca. 20 copies. On smooth brownish wove paper. 70 x 58 cm (27.5 x 22.8 in). Sheet: 74,2 x 59,2 cm (29,2 x 23,3 in).
[AW].
• Conrad Felixmüller repeatedly breaks up the large surfaces typical of expressionist graphic art with parallel or crossed lines.
• The bright colors emphasize the painterly quality.
• As a narrative component, Felixmüller includes human longing in his depiction here.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berlin (since 1987: Hauswedell & Nolte).
LITERATURE: Gerhart Söhn (ed.), Conrad Felixmüller. Das graphische Werk 1912-1977, Düsseldorf 1987, CR no. 123
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Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, June 12, 1987, lot 431.
Good overall impression. The edges of the sheet show signs of creasing and small tears, which have been restored in places. Slightly browned in the mount. The upper left and lower right corners show brownish discoloration. Isolated small brownish spots.
1897 - 1977
Die ferne Geliebte. 1918.
Lithograph in colors.
Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed “farbige Lithographie.” Monogrammed in the stone. From an edition ca. 20 copies. On smooth brownish wove paper. 70 x 58 cm (27.5 x 22.8 in). Sheet: 74,2 x 59,2 cm (29,2 x 23,3 in).
[AW].
• Conrad Felixmüller repeatedly breaks up the large surfaces typical of expressionist graphic art with parallel or crossed lines.
• The bright colors emphasize the painterly quality.
• As a narrative component, Felixmüller includes human longing in his depiction here.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berlin (since 1987: Hauswedell & Nolte).
LITERATURE: Gerhart Söhn (ed.), Conrad Felixmüller. Das graphische Werk 1912-1977, Düsseldorf 1987, CR no. 123
- -
Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, June 12, 1987, lot 431.
Good overall impression. The edges of the sheet show signs of creasing and small tears, which have been restored in places. Slightly browned in the mount. The upper left and lower right corners show brownish discoloration. Isolated small brownish spots.
91
Conrad Felixmüller
Die ferne Geliebte, 1918
Lithograph in colors
Starting bid:
€ 6,000 Estimate:
€ 6,000 - 8,000End: 02-15-26 15:45:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:45:00 New York
02-15-26 06:45:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 17h:31m)
02-15-26 09:45:00 New York
02-15-26 06:45:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 17h:31m)
After entering your maximum bid you will be able to check your entry and you will be provided with further information. Only after a further confirmation your bid will be binding.
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