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Viel Gluck 1923 Wunscht der Graphikverlag - J. G. Holzwarth/Bad Rothenfelde- - 1922 Woodcut.

Edition 25, Signed, dated and numbered op. 135d and 20/25 in pencil. Signed in the image, lower left.

Image size 5 x 3 1/2 inches (127 x 89 mm); sheet size 6 5/8 x 5 7/8 inches (168 x 149 mm).

A fine, black impression, with full margins (1 3/16 to 3 3/4 inches) on heavy cream Japan, in excellent condition. With the artist's blindstamp in the top left margin. Printed by the artist.

New Year's Greeting - Title translation: Good Luck Wishes for 1923 from the Graphic Publishing House - J. J. Holzwath/Bad Rothenfelde.

$300.


Elisabeth- - 1923, Woodcut.

Edition 20. Signed, dated and numbered op.142b and 12/20 in pencil. Signed in the block, lower left. Annotated Vorgesdruck [artist’s proof] in pencil. With the artist's blind stamp in the bottom center margin, above the impression number.

Image size 4 15/16 x 6 inches (131 x 152 mm); sheet size 10 x 6 inches (254 x 152 mm).

A fine, black impression, with full margins (1 3/16 to 3 1/2 inches), on heavy buff Japan paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

$400.


Ex Libris Dr. Wiltropp - Homunculus und Galatee- - 1923, Etching.

Edition not stated. Signed, dated and numbered Op. 140 in pencil. Signed in the plate, lower right.

Image size 6 1/8 x 4 inches (155 x 102 mm); sheet size 8 7/8 x 6 inches (225 x 152 mm).

A fine, richly-inked impression, with full margins (3/4 to 1 7/8 inches), on off-white laid paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

Ex Libris for Dr. Witropp, depicting the Greek mythological characters Homunculus and Galatee.

$400.


Viel Gluck 1923 Wunscht Karl Michel- - 1923, Etching.

Edition not stated. Signed, dated and numbered op. 136 in pencil.

Image size 6 3/8 x 4 5/8 inches (162 x 117 mm); sheet size 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches (248 x 171 mm).

A fine impression, with full margins (1 to 2 3/8 inches), on cream wove paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

New Year's Greeting - Translation: Good Luck Wishes for 1923 from Karl Michel - Berlin Teltower Str. 33.

$350.


Venus Ex Libris - Hanns u. Herta Heeren- - 1923, Woodcut.

Edition not stated. Signed, dated and numbered op. 154 in pencil. Signed in the block, lower left.

Image size 5 15/16 x 4 inches (156 x 102 mm); sheet size 9 5/8 x 6 inches (254 x 152).

A fine impression, with full margins (15/16 to 2 11/16 inches), on cream Japan paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

$450.


Dr. Walter Vogel - Exlibris der Exlibrissammlung- - 1924, Woodcut.

Edition not stated. Signed in the block, lower right. Signed, dated and numbered op.180 in pencil.

Image size 7 1/16 x 4 3/16 inches (181 x 107 mm); sheet size 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches (267 x 192 mm).

A fine, black impression, with full margins (1 3/8 to 1 7/8 inches), on flecked buff laid paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

Translation: Dr. Walter Vogel - Exlibris of the Exlibris Collection.

$300.


Ex Libris Verein - Ich bin das 34 Ste, 13.4.24 den Teilnehmern am 34 Stiftungsfeste- - 1924, Etching.

Edition not stated. Signed, dated, and numbered op.167 in pencil. Signed and dated in the plate, lower right.

Image size 6 15/16 x 3 7/16 inches (176 x 88 mm); sheet size 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches (248 x 171 mm).

A fine impression, with full margins (1 1/4 to 1 5/8 margins), on cream wove paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

Translation: Ex Libris Club - I am the 34th page, 13.4.24. Participant of the 34th Foundation Celebration.

$300.


Frohes 1924 Hans u. Trudes Bauersachs- - 1924, Woodcut.

Edition not stated. Signed, dated and numbered Op. 161 in pencil. Signed in the block, lower right.

Image size 3 5/8 x 2 7/78 inches (92 x 73 mm); sheet size 9 5/8 x 5 7/8 inches (245 x 149 mm).

A fine, black impression, with margins (1 3/8 to 2 3/8 inches), on cream Japan paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist

New Years Greeting - Translation: Happy 1924 Hans and Trude Bauersachs.

$350.


Frohes Fest Wuenscht - Karl Michel / Berlin S. W. Teltowerstr. 33- - 1924, Woodcut.

Edition 20. Signed, dated and numbered op. 182 and 7/20 in pencil. Signed in the block, center right.

Image size 7 7/8 x 4 1/4 inches (201 x 108 mm); sheet size 9 15/16 x 7 5/8 inches (258 x 195 mm).

A fine, black impression, with full margins (1 3/8 to 2 3/8 inches) on buff wove paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

Holiday Greeting Card - Translation: Wishing you a Happy Holiday.

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Austellung Karl Michel- - 1924, Woodcut.

Edition 20. Signed, dated, and numbered op. 173 and 7/20 in pencil.

Image size 6 x 4 inches (152 x 102 mm); sheet size 8 1/16 x 5 1/2 inches (205 x 140 mm).

A fine impression, with full margins (3/4 to 1 1/4 inches) on heavy off-white Japan, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

An exhibition announcement with the German copy in block: Deutsches Buchmuseum Leipzig/Zeitzer str 12, Berlin S. W. 61 Teltower str 33 "Buchschmuck/ Plakate/ Anzeige/ Schultzmark/ Illustrations/ Ex Libris." Translation: Karl Michel Exhibition - German Bookmuseum, Leipzig Zeitzer St. 12, Berlin S.W. 61 Teltower St. 33. Book Decoration / Posters / Announcements / Illustrations / Ex Libris."

$400.


Der Gartner (The Gardener)- -cc. 1925, Woodcut.

Edition 50. Signed, titled and numbered 15/50 in pencil. Signed in the block, lower left and right.

Image size 5 1/4 x 3 7/8 inches (133 x 98 mm); sheet size 10 x 7 3/4 inches (254 x 198 mm).

A fine, black impression, with full margins (1 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches), on buff wove paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

$300.


1876 - 1926, Viel Glueck - Wuenscht Karl Michel- - 1926, Woodcut.

Edition 20. Signed, dated and numbered op. 200 and 18/20 in pencil. Signed in the block, lower left. Annotated Vorgesdruck [artist's proof] in pencil. With the artist's blind stamp in the bottom center margin, above the impression number.

Image size 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 inches (137 x 86 mm); sheet size 10 1/8 x 7 5/8 inches (257 x 195 mm).

A fine black impression, with full margins (2 1/8 to 2 5/8 inches) on buff wove paper, in excellent conditioth the artist's blindstamp in the bottom center margin. Printed by the artist.

50th Year Greeting Card - Translation: 1876 - 1926, Good Luck Wishes from Karl Michel.

$250.


Hallelujah - Frohes Fest - Karl Michel u. Frau- - 1927, Woodcut.

Edition not stated. Signed and dated in pencil. Signed in the image, lower right.

Image size 7 x 5 1/8 inches (179 x 140 mm); sheet size 10 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches (260 x 192 mm).

A fine, black impression, with full margins (1 1/16 to 1 1/2 inches), on cream wove paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

Holiday Greeting Card - Translation: Hallelujah - Happy Holidays from Karl Michel and his Wife.

$300.


Es Ist Ein Ros’ Entsprungen –– Frohes Fest - Karl Michel U. Frau- - 1928, Woodcut.

Edition 20. Signed and numbered op. 223 and 14/20 in pencil. Signed in the image, lower right.

Image size 6 3/4 x 4 15/16 inches (171 x 131 mm); sheet size 10 1/8 x 17 5/8 inches (257 x 448 mm).

A fine, black impression, with full margins (1 3/16 to 1 1/2 inches), on cream wove paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

Holiday Greeting Card - Translation: It is a Blossoming Rose, Happy Holidays - Karl Michel and his Wife. From a line of a popular German Christmas carol.

$300.


Herzlichen Gluckwunsch Karl Michel - 21 x 2 x 1880 - 21 x 2 1930, “50”- - 1930, Woodcut.

Edition 20. Signed and numbered Vorgedragen (artist’s proof) 14/20 and op. 246 in pencil.

Image size 5 1/4 x 4 inches (133 x 102 mm); sheet size 19 1/8 x 7 5/8 inches (485 x 195 mm).

A fine, black impression, with full margins (1 3/4 x 2 5/8 inches), on heavy buff Japan paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

50th year Greeting - Translation: Wishing Heartfelt Luck - Karl Michel.

$250.

 

 

 


Ex Libris Otto A. R. Cantzler (Ubersee/Industrie - Schriftstellerei)- - c.1930, Etching.

Edition not stated. Signed in the plate, lower left.

Image size 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches (146 x 95 mm); sheet size 8 7/8 x 6 inches (225 x 152 mm)

A fine, richly-inked impression, with full margins (1 to 2 inches), on cream wove paper, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

Translation: Overseas/Industry – Writing

$200.


Wicht Wie Ich Will Sondern Wie Du Wilst- - c.1930, Woodcut.

Edition 50. Signed and numbered 16/50 in pencil. Signed in the block, lower right.

Image size 6 1/8 x 4 3/4 inches (155 x 121 mm); sheet size 10 x 7 3/4 inches (254 x 198 mm).

A fine, black impression, with full margins (1 5/16 to 2 1/4 inches), on buff heavy Japan, in excellent condition. Printed by the artist.

Translation: However you will, I will yield.

$300.


Viel Arbeit 1932 – Nun ist’s Genug, Karl Michel u. Frau- - 1932, Woodcut.

Edition not stated. Signed in pencil. Signed in the block, lower left.

Image size 5 1/8 x 3 15/16 inches (130 x 100 mm); sheet size 8 1/8 x 6 inches (206 x 152 mm).

A fine, black impression, with full margins (1 5/8 x 3 inches) on buff Japan, in excellent condition.

New Years Greeting - Translation: Plenty of work in 1932 – Now its enough, Karl Michel and wife. Printed by the artist.

$250.


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