Dec 15, 2005 - Sale 2062

Sale 2062 - Lot 84

Price Realized: $ 345
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900
MAX WISLICENUS (1861-1957) BRESLAUER FESTWOCHE. 1910.
341/2x231/4 inches. C. T. Wiskott, Breslau.
Condition B+: minor losses in margins and corners; tear in top margin, affecting image. Paper.
A painter with a strong classical background, Wislicenus also explored many other artistic disciplines and creative opportunities. He lived and taught in Breslau, and designed a few posters for local cultural events like this one. The bold, bright design shows a figure dancing with three sunflowers, representing Sport, Art and Games. The strong design has sophisticated Secessionist elements incorporated into the border and background. DFP III 3449.