Wassily Kandinsky 1938 Stars Original Lithograph Constellations Astronomy Signed

Description: Artist: Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) Title: “Les Etoiles (The Stars)” Year: c.1938 Medium: Original Lithograph on Wove Paper Edition: 2000 Signature: Lower Left in Plate/Image (no hand signed impressions exist) Full Sheet Size: 10 x 13.75” Printer: Mourlot Frères, Paris Publisher: Tériade, Paris (for the portfolio ‘Verve’) Condition: Very good; Unframed Discussion: “The first issue of the avant-garde art magazine Verve had the four elements as its subject. The second issue from 1938 contained works about celestial bodies as part of the essay "The 12 Apartments of Heaven". Two of the four included prints were lithographed by Mourlot after gouaches by Kandinsky from the same year. He showed his "Comets" in a pitch black universe and his "Stars" in an abstract blue "Kandinsky Galaxy" that is reminiscent of the Andromeda galaxy. Consequently, there is a black circle in the middle of this galaxy, or rather: a black hole.” A certificate of authenticity (COA) will accompany this piece guaranteeing it to be original and not a modern reproduction. Please email with any questions, thank you. Kandinsky Bio: “Wassily Kandinsky pioneered abstract painting in the early 20th century. He believed that geometric forms, lines, and colors could express the inner life of the artist —a theory quite evident in his own explosive paintings, which were often inspired by music. Today, Kandinsky's canvases sell for tens of millions at auction and belong in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Tate, among other prestigious institutions. In 1911, Kandinsky played a central role in organizing Der Blaue Reiter, a group of avant-garde artists in Munich that included Franz Marc and Paul Klee. From 1922 to 1933, he taught at the Bauhaus, the historic Weimar institution that brought together artists including Josef Albers, Lazlo Maholy-Nagy, and Piet Mondrian.” About the seller: Aside from being a professional artist, I have been working with original works on paper by 19th and 20th century modern and contemporary masters since 2004, with a focus on the great Salvador Dali. Regarding my fine art background and expertise, I take great pride in any original work on paper that I represent. The fine art world can be overwhelming and there are a lot of false experts, my goal has always been with educating the buyer. I have learned a lot in my nearly 20 years of working with fine art masters, as well as many highly reputable galleries and private dealers. All items I sell have been extensively researched, documented in the official catalogue raisonnes of the artists when applicable, and I provide a signed lifetime guarantee/ certificate of authenticity of the fine art I sell, legally binding me to my word. I stay away from dubious works of art, and if there is a concern I am unaware of I fortunately know the right people to ask. In 2000 after high school I moved from Connecticut to attend the George Washington University and was curator for Galerie Lareuse with expert Jean-Michel Lareuse for 11 years in Georgetown; member of the IFPDA (International Fine Print Dealers Association) specializing in original works on paper by 19th & 20th century masters such as Picasso, Dali, Chagall, Miro, Braque, Renoir, Leger, Matisse, Magritte, Kandinsky, Buffet, Dufy, Lautrec, Calder, Cassatt, Delaunay, Haring, Warhol, Degas, and many others. I oversaw and personally handled hundreds of original works on paper and was tasked with extensive research, appraisals, sales, certification, private acquisitions, as well as museum-quality professional framing. I assisted with transactions involving many prestigious museums and organizations, including a 2006 sale via Galerie Lareuse of Picasso's rare 1912 etching "Nature Morte, Bouteille" to the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, a 2011 sale of Vincent van Gogh's very rare c.1890 etching "Portrait of Dr. Gachet", and a 2012 sale of a unique original gouache drawing by Sonia Delaunay which is now located in The Phillips Collection. I also assisted in the art estate of the late and great Eunice Shriver, and many other private collections in the DC area. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me as I am here to help! Kind regards, Kreg

Price: 1400 USD

Location: Key West, Florida

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