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Pencil on paper 'Sprinter' (watermark) Germany, around 1915-1920 William Wauer (1866-1962) - German sculptor, painter, graphic artist, as well as film and theater director, who exhibited at the well-known Avantgarde gallery ‘Der Sturm’ Monogrammed 'WW' in pencil Sheet dimensions: 19 x 23 cm Frame: 61.5 x 46.5 cm Good condition Figurative composition of a shed with workmen – the edged and abstract depiction of the figures recalls sculptures of the artist Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Condition: The drawing is overall in good condition, with slight rippling and handling creases. Creases and minimal damages primarily to edges and corners. The frame is slightly warped and shows usual signs of age and wear. The sheet dimensions are 19 x 23 cm and the frame measures 61.5 x 46.5 cm. William Wauer (1866-1962) From 1884 to 1887, William Wauer studied at the art academies in Dresden and Berlin, then in Munich. He continued his education in San Francisco, New York and Leipzig. Afterwards, he worked as an art critic and editor, then as a theater director in Berlin. From 1913, he directed movies. In 1918, he exhibited for the first time his sculptures at the 61st exhibition of the gallery ‘Der Sturm’. In the 1920s, Wauer worked for the Bauhaus directed by Walter Gropius. In 1924, he founded the International Association of ‘Expressionists, Cubists, Futurists and Constructivists’ (later ‘Abstracts’). During the Third Reich, Wauer was prohibited to exhibit his works. After the war, he worked as a lecturer in West Berlin. (msc) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.