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Mappenwerk comprising seven serigraphs in colors after original works on wove paper Germany, 1967 Josef Wittlich (1903-1982) – German Painter Two sheets signed and dated lower center in the print ‘Joseph Wittlich 1967’, four sheets signed lower center in the print ‘Joseph Wittlich’ and one sheet not signed Edition of 70 copies Published at Edition Domberger, Filderstadt In black half-cloth portfolio Sheet size: 63 x 44.5 cm each dimensions of the portfolio: 68 x 50 x 1 cm Very good condition Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 300 EUR In strong colors and an simplistic deformity which is typical of the artist, women are depicted in the seven serigraphs this portfolio. Wittlich captured them as individuals, as for example the Queen of England who can be seen in a carriage in one of the sheets, or as groups of women in mannequin poses. In the original work after which these serigraphs were printed, the self-taught Wittlich was inspired by photos from magazines for example. Four of the seven serigraphs comprised in this portfolio are signed and dated lower center in the print ‘Josef Wittlich 1967‘, two others are signed likewise lower center ‘Joseph Wittlich‘, one is unsigned. They were published by edition Domberger and are contained in a wrapper with the justification in a black half-cloth cardboard portfolio. The portfolio shows slight signs of use and age, the sheets are in very good condition. The portfolio measures 68 x 50 cm, the seven sheets each measure 63 x 44.5 cm. Josef Wittlich (1903-1982) Born 1903 in Gladbach, Josef Wittlich worked among other things as a servant, officer’s batman, and, after his return from Russian captivity, in a ceramics factory in Höhr-Grenzhausen. In his spare time he painted and drew after cigarettes pictures, photos from mail-order catalogs or magazines and war books. His work comprises three main subject groups: soldiers and battle scenes, portraits of rulers and images of women. He accentuated, simplifies and distorts the facial features of his depicted figures. In 1967, the artist Fred Stelzig (1923-2006) discovered the work of the autodidact and decides to exhibit and popularize it which he successfully managed. (fea) 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.