Harris Schrank Fine Prints

Emil Nolde (1867-1956), Unterhaltung (Conversation), etching, 1906, signed and dated in pencil lower right and also signed by the printer Otto Felsing lower left. Reference: Gustav Schiefler 37, fourth state (of 4). A proof apart from the edition of only 20 and “some proofs” (Schiefler says: “einige probedrucke”) of this state. In excellent condition, on a heavy laid handmade paper with the (partial) watermark “V”, the full sheet with deckle edges, 6 x 7 1/2, the sheet 21 1/2 x 15 inches. A fine exceptionally fresh impression of this superb composition, printed in a rich dark blue/green ink. According to Schiefler only 5 proofs […]

Emil Nolde (1867-1956), Frauenprofil (Profile of a Woman), woodcut, 1917, signed in pencil lower right (also titled, numbered 8, and annotated III.10 lower left). Reference: Schiefler/MOsel 136, third state (of 3). In very good condition, 8 1/4 x 5 15/16, the sheet 11 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches. Provenance: Collection of H. Neuerburg, Koln (with the blindstamp lower left, Lugt 1344a). A fine fresh impression with considerable gaufrage, printed on a thin wove white/ivory paper with a partial circle watermark. Rare in this condition, only 12 impressions were made of this state (and three each of prior states) according to […]

    Emil  Nolde (1876-1956), Abschied (Parting),  etching and aquatint (tonal effects), 1906, signed in pencil lower right. Reference: Schiefler/Mosel 20, third state (of 3). One of only 15 hand pulled proofs.  In excellent condition, on a thick cream/ivory wove paper with full margins, 6 1/2 x 4 15/16, the sheet 17 1/2 x 12 3/8 inches. A fine, evocative impression, printed in dark brown ink.  The composition was complete in the first state but in succeeding states Nolde strengthened the defining lines in critical areas such as the hands of the figure at the right. Nolde’s method of achieving his […]