1943 German Art Exhibition Portfolio With Prints

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Lot number1007959
AuctionThe Bagale Collection, Session VI – Optics & Militaria
DateSeptember 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM MDT
Auction house345 Auction
LocationLoveland, Colorado

This portfolio from 1943 contains multi-color printed reproductions of 16 paintings and 4 sculptures presented at the Grosse Deutsche Kunstausstellung (Great German Art Exhibition) in Munich. Housed in a folio published by Verlag Heinrich Hoffmann, the set features works by artists such as Rudolf Lipus, Willy Kriegel, Sepp Hilz, and others. Each print measures 19.75 x 16 inches showcasing subjects ranging from portraiture to landscape and genre scenes, with four monochrome plates of sculpture. The folio documents officially sanctioned German art during World War II, representing visual themes and approved artists of the era. The interior pages list artwork titles and creators. Condition appears consistent with age, with visible toning to the outer folder. GE/SW

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