Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Emil Orlik – 34 Woodcuts – Berlin, 1920 –Signed and Numbered Portfolio

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Orlik, Kleine Holzschnitte 1896-1899 [Orlik, small woodcuts, 1896-1899]. Berlin: Neue Kunsthandlung, 1920. German.
Portfolio containing 34 woodcuts by Emil Orlik (some in color): figures and landscapes in Europe, designs of Ex-Libris, and more; all signed. Accompanied by an introduction in German by Orlik. Copy no. 56 out of an edition of 100 numbered copies (total of 115 copies have been printed); signed by Orlik on the colophon.
[8] pages + 34 plates. Size of woodcuts varies. Each woodcut is attached (upper part) to a Passe-Partout, approx. 29 cm. Fair-good condition. Numerous stains (on some of the woodcuts as well). Portfolio slightly damaged.
Bibliophilia and Art Books, Prints, Israeli and International Art
Bibliophilia and Art Books, Prints, Israeli and International Art