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Watercolor and gouache over pen and ink drawing in blue on gray wove paper Germany, 1908 Marianne von Werefkin (1860-1938) - Russian painter, representative of expressionism and member of the artist group ‘Blauer Reiter’, companion of Alexej von Jawlensky This work is registered in the Archives of expressionist paintings by Dr. Bernd Fäthke, Wiesbaden under the number ‘MWA-0816-G’ Sheet dimensions: 24.5 x 19.4 cm Frame: 51 x 46 cm Very good condition An expressive sheet sized depiction of two ladies in which the artist studies the interplay of colors and shapes with quick brush strokes; the auction record for one of Mariane von Werefkin’s watercolors nowadays lies around €220,000 Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 12,000 Euro This watercolor by Marianne von Werefkin, titled ‘Zwei Damen im Straßencafé’ (Two ladies in a street café), is characterized by colors and shapes. The outlines of the figures are captured with quick brushstrokes, their clothes and faces are designed barely differentiated, just like the furniture of the café that is merely indicated. Condition: The sheet is mounted at two hinges to a support, is matted and framed. The sheet is barely visible toned and overall of very good impression. The sheet dimensions are 24.5 x 19.4 cm, the framed dimensions 51 x 46 cm. Marianne von Werefkin (1860-1938) Originally from a noble family Marianne von Werefkin was born in 1860 as Marianna Vladimirovna Werjowkina in Tula, Russia. She studied at the Moscow Academy form 1883-1887, educated by the painter Ilya Repin, who had given her private lessons in painting before. Repin introduced her to Alexej Jawlensky. In 1896 the couple moves to Munich, where Werefkin staged private saloons where artists such as Else Lasker-Schüler, Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky were gathered. In her paintings the artist was influenced by the art of Gauguin, Munch and Symbolism. In 1908 Jawlensky and Werefkin spent some time in Murnau together with the befriended artist couple Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky, this became a productive time. Shortly thereafter they founded the artist group ‘Neue Künstlervereinigung München’ (NKVM). In 1911 Kandinsky left the group and established along with Franz Marc the artist group ‘Blauer Reiter’, which Werefkin and Jawlensky joined in 1912. Werefkin participated in a group exhibition of the NKVM, the ‘Blauer Reiter’ and the ‘Brücke’ artists in the New Secession Berlin. Herwarth Walden also represented Marianne von Werefkin in his gallery ‘Der Sturm’. With the outbreak of World War I Werefkin and Jawlensky migrated to Switzerland. The couple separated in 1920, four years later Werefkin became founding member of the association ‘Der Große Bär’. Marianne von Werefkin lived in Ascona until her death in 1938. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.