British & Continental | September 9, 2025
Tue, Sep 9, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 167
Kathe Schmidt Kollwitz, The Battlefield
Estimate: $600 - $900
Sold for
$300
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(German, 1867-1945)
From the cycle Bauernkrieg (The Peasant's War): Das Schlachtfeld (The Battlefield), (Klipstein, no. 96), 1907, posthumous edition printed between 1963 and 1972, Alexander von der Becke, publisher, blindstamp lower right "A.V.D. Becke/Muenchen 22", plate dated and inscribed lower right "1921/originalradierung Kathe Kollwitz", line etching, drypoint, aquatint, sandpaper and soft ground with imprint of ribbed laid paper and Ziegler's transfer paper on wove paper, plate 16 x 20-3/8 in., sheet 23-1/2 x 30-7/8 in.; matted and unframed
Provenance: Property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Note: Visit this link to view the same composition that sold for $4,500 in March of 2025: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/200774227_kathe-kollwitz-schlachtfeld-the-battle-field-from-the-peasant-s-revolt-series-1907-after-1921
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Property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
loose, held in corners in acid free mat, overall good condition, title on mat peeling - Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
