Lot 0282 <br/>Eduard Wiiralt "Exlibris for Ans van der Kuylen" <br/>Estimate: 600-700€
Lot 0282 <br/>Eduard Wiiralt "Exlibris for Ans van der Kuylen" <br/>Estimate: 600-700€ - Image 2
Lot 0282 <br/>Eduard Wiiralt "Exlibris for Ans van der Kuylen" <br/>Estimate: 600-700€ - Image 3

Lot 0282
Eduard Wiiralt “Exlibris for Ans van der Kuylen”
Estimate: 600-700€

Eduard Wiiralt (1892-1954) “Exlibris for Ans van der Kuylen”. Signed and dated on the plate. 1936. Technique: copper engraving. Material: paper. Eduard Wiiralt (1898–1954) was a renowned Estonian graphic artist, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Estonian graphic art during the early 20th century. Known for his masterful etchings and engravings, Wiiralt’s best-known works include “Hell”, “Inferno”, “Cabaret”, and “Sleeping Tiger”. He studied at the Tallinn School of Applied Art and later at the Pallas Art School, where he specialized in graphic arts and sculpture. Wiiralt’s career flourished in Paris, where he lived from 1925 to 1938, gaining international recognition, including a gold medal at the 1937 International Graphic Exhibition in Vienna. His works reflect a deep exploration of human nature and societal issues, often through dramatic and dark imagery. Wiiralt’s art is housed in major collections worldwide, including the Art Museum of Estonia and the Albertina in Vienna. He passed away in Paris in 1954 and is buried at Père-Lachaise Cemetery.
Dimensions: 14 x 9.3 cm.

Starting price: 450€
Estimate: 600-700€

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