Joseph Beuys (Krefeld 1921 - 1986 Düsseldorf). ”Schwelle”. 1984
Colour etching and embossing on laid paper. 31,1 × 44,1 cm (39,6 × 52,3 cm) (12 ¼ × 17 ⅜ in. (15 ⅝ × 20 ⅝ in.)). Inscribed, signed and titled. As well as dated and monogrammed by Jonas Hafner. Inscribed lower left: Probedruck mit Flecken rechts. Embossing doppelt..
Schellmann 490.-
Trial proof from a total edition of 144 copies. Augsburg, Jonas Hafner, 1984. [3640]
Condition report: Fine, harmonious overall appearance. The sheet edges without tears or losses. Along the edges isolated bumped, as well as three edges lightly bumped. The sheet slightly warped. Recto and verso isolated minuscule foxing. In upper right corner a diagonal slight crease (6 cm). Under the signature a horizontal trace of dirt (15 cm) as well as isolated faint spots with rubbing. In the lower margins left of the centre a vertical slight crease ( approx. 7 cm). In the right margins a faint slight crease from lifting. On the reverse with faint traces from the artist"s workshop.