164: KARL BLOSSFELDT, Seven works from Urformen der Kunst < Photographs, 1 December 2023 < Auctions

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Karl Blossfeldt 1865–1932
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Seven works from Urformen der Kunst

1928
photogravure bookplates largest (sight): 10 h × 7½ w in (25 × 19 cm) smallest (sight): 9¼ h × 7¼ w in (23 × 18 cm)

estimate: $800–1,200

result: $1,071

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These works are from the bound book published by Ernst Wasmuth, Berlin.

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The plant never lapses into mere arid functionalism; it fashions and shapes according to logic and suitability, and with its primeval force compels everything to attain the highest artistic form.

Karl Blossfeldt

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Karl Blossfeldt 1865–1932
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Seven works from Urformen der Kunst

Seven works from Urformen der Kunst

The plant never lapses into mere arid functionalism; it fashions and shapes according to logic and suitability, and with its primeval force compels everything to attain the highest artistic form.

Karl Blossfeldt

Karl Blossfeldt 1865–1932 follow artist

Seven works from Urformen der Kunst

Seven works from Urformen der Kunst

The plant never lapses into mere arid functionalism; it fashions and shapes according to logic and suitability, and with its primeval force compels everything to attain the highest artistic form.

Karl Blossfeldt

Karl Blossfeldt 1865–1932
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