BERND STEINER (1884-1933) I. OPERN REDOUTE. 1921. 65 1/4x20 3/4 inches, 165 3/4x52 3/4 cm. J. Weiner, Vienna. Condition A-: minor loss at bottom edge; creases in margins and image; horizontal folds. Two-sheets attached. Paper. "The Grand Master of the Vienna Redoute poster was undoubtedly the painter, graphic artist and stage designer Bernd Steiner. During the brief period 1920-1924, he designed a number of high-scale posters, which caused a stir in the city of Vienna, Objets d'art for the elegant Viennese advertising columns and the entrance of the venues . . . in his distinctive style. For some of the galas Steiner was also responsible for the opulent interior designs" (Alles Walzer p. 24). Alles Walzer 13, Austrian Posters p. 22.
