International Prints

October 21, 2010

LOT 97

Lot 97

Robert Langstadt (1912- )

Robert Langstadt (1912- )
Lot 97 Details
Robert Langstadt (1912- ), German/Canadian

COLLECTION OF FIVE FIGURAL PRINTS: CHICKEN DANCE; MALGRE TOUT! (A CHRISTMAS CARD, 1970);
DRAPED FIGURE; DANCING TRIO; PIPER AND HERMAN HESSE POETRY

Five colour woodblock prints; the first title; signed and numbered 8/20; the second title, signed, dedicated to friends, annotated “Merry Xmas!” and numbered Proof; the third title, signed and numbered 6/6; the fourth title, signed, dated /63 and numbered 2/15, the last title, signed and numbered 18/80, all in pencil. Various paper and various sizes. Unframed.
largest (3) 40" x 26" — 101.6 x 66 cm.; 6.7" x 17.5" — 17 x 44.5 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $288
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Robert Langstadt (1912- )
  • Robert Langstadt (1912- )
  • Robert Langstadt (1912- )
  • Robert Langstadt (1912- )
  • Robert Langstadt (1912- )
Provenance:

Collection of Dr. Mautner, interned in the same POW camp at Sherbrooke, Quebec as Langstadt (a Jewish Socialist in Germany prior to WWII), a lifetime friend of the artist; By descent to the doctor’s son

Note:

Robert Langstadt’s wife is the Canadian artist Anne Kahane

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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